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
- 2009
- Lightest version 218 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,600 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,382 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,382 lb | Not rated | 0 | 22 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,382 lb | Not rated | 0 | 14 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,241 lb | Not rated | 0 | 22 |
Alternatives to the 2009 350z
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Nissan 370z | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Saturn SKY | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2009 Spyker C8 | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →