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2009 Nissan 350Z RoadsterRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster. Most complaints involve engine and engine cooling (2) and exterior lighting (1). The EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
19–20mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
5
Top: engine and engine cooling
Fuel cost / yr
$3,750est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster as of Nov 12, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

5 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2009 – May 2018
  1. Engine and engine cooling2
  2. Exterior lighting1
  3. Steering1
  4. Tires1
  5. Seats1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each 350Z Roadster model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
200773
200824
20095
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine and engine cooling

2 reports
“BOUGHT A 2009 NISSAN 370Z AND IT HAS OIL OVERHEATING ISSUES AND THE CAR GOES INTO SHUT DOWN MODE AT HIGH OIL TEMPS THAT COULD BE REAL BAD A HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON THE INTERSTATE THIS IS A 370Z MODEL NOT A 350Z. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 10, 2009Engine and engine coolingODI 10268325

Exterior lighting

1 report
“MY TPMS, LIGHT ON IS CONCENTLY COMING ON. I HAVE WENT TO NISSAN REPAIR ON CONEY ISLAND, IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. HAVE SPEND SEVERAL HUNDRED OF DOLLARS FOR REPAIR. WHEN IN 1 YEAR THE PROBLEM STILL HAPPENING.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 18, 2018Exterior lightingODI 11096657

Steering

1 report
“STEERING WHEEL LOCKED COST TO FIX IT IS ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR WHICH IS TOO MUCH IT TOOK ME 5 WEEKS TO PUT THAT MONEY TO REPAIR MY CAR , FOR ME I THINK THEY NEED TO DO A RECALL AND GIVE PEOPLE THEIR MONEY BACK BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING EVERYDAY IF U GO TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP ALMOST EVERY BODY U MET THERE IS TALKING ABOUT THEIR STEERING LOCK PLEASE PLEAS THEY NEED TO DO SOME THING ABOUT THIS NOW .THANKS *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 5, 2016SteeringODI 10824372
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Two Seaters
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Manual 6-spd · Automatic (S5)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
350z Roadster
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
172420$3,750444
350z Roadster
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
172319$3,950468
  • 350z Roadster
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    17 city · 24 hwy · $3,750/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • 350z Roadster
    Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    17 city · 23 hwy · $3,950/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster as of Nov 12, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 12, 2026Vehicle 5321
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2009 350Z Roadster questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 12, 2026.

What are the most common 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster problems?

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine and engine cooling (2), exterior lighting (1), steering (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Nissan 350Z Roadster at 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 12, 2026