With 0 recalls and 275 complaints, the 2003 Nissan 350Z rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

275

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2003 Nissan 350Z's biggest weak point? SUSPENSION. It leads 275 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Suspension72

02Tires37

03Suspension,tires29

04Power Train26

05Engine And Engine Cooling25

275 total across 1 model years (2003–2003)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan 350Z Fuel Economy

19–20mpg combined

17-18city

24hwy

$4,100-$4,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2003 Nissan 350Z ranges from 19 to 20 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

350z - Manual 6-spd

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

350z - Automatic (S5)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2003 Nissan 350Z

32States

31%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (15%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

1815%

TXTexas

108%

FLFlorida

108%

ILIllinois

87%

NCNorth Carolina

87%

WAWashington

65%

OHOhio

54%

OROregon

54%

NJNew Jersey

43%

NYNew York

43%

TNTennessee

43%

MNMinnesota

32%

WIWisconsin

32%

GAGeorgia

32%

COColorado

32%

MOMissouri

32%

DE2

MD2

VA2

NM2

NV2

DC2

MI2

OK2

PA2

ME1

ID1

IN1

RI1

AZ1

SC1

KY1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2003.

2003 Nissan 350Z Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2003 Nissan 350Z a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2003 Nissan 350Z. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2003 Nissan 350Z?

You'll get between 19 and 20 MPG combined from the 2003 Nissan 350Z, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2003 Nissan 350Z?

SUSPENSION problems top the list with 275 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.