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Nissan 350z

5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2009
Class
Two Seaters
Latest engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Best MPG
19–20 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2007 (22)

The 2009 350z in brief

The 2009 Nissan 350z is a two seaters offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 170 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,600 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 6% better than the 2009 two seaters average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.

The Nissan 350z has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.

Its most efficient year was 2009 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 20 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the air bags (33), power train (8), engine (7).

How the 2005 350z compares

The 2005 Nissan 350z is a two seaters offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 170 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,241 lb (2dr Coupe RWD /Performance/Touring/Track).

2009 350z pros & cons

Full 2009 details →

What's good

  • Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 33 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

350z changes by model year

  1. 2009
    • Lightest version 218 lb heavier

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 5 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20093.5L 6-cyl20 MPG169.7 in3,600 lbNot rated02
20083.5L 6-cyl20 MPG169.7 in3,382 lbNot rated05
20073.5L 6-cyl20 MPG169.7 in3,382 lbNot rated022
20063.5L 6-cyl19 MPG169.7 in3,382 lbNot rated014
20053.5L 6-cyl20 MPG169.7 in3,241 lbNot rated022
Best combined MPG by model year — Nissan 350z
2005: 20 MPG2006: 19 MPG2007: 20 MPG2008: 20 MPG2009: 20 MPG20052006200720082009max 20 MPG

Alternatives to the 2009 350z

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2009 Chevrolet Corvette19 MPGNot rated0
2009 Nissan 370z21 MPGNot rated0
2009 Saturn SKY22 MPGNot rated3
2009 Spyker C815 MPGNot rated0
2009 Honda S200021 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Air Bags33
Power Train8
Engine7
Exterior Lighting4
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System3
Visibility/Wiper2
Owner complaints by model year — Nissan 350z
2005: 222006: 142007: 222008: 52009: 220052006200720082009max 22
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →