Community-reported: early 2003 transmission complaints
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What causes "Community-reported: early 2003 transmission complaints" on the Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009), and how is it fixed?
Community-reported by one owner; not established in any source read. Fix: Test every gear, hot and cold, on a test drive and ask for gearbox history.
Symptoms
Owners report gearbox trouble on 2003 cars; details vary.
Cause
Community-reported by one owner; not established in any source read.
Fix (summary)
Test every gear, hot and cold, on a test drive and ask for gearbox history.
Other Z33 problems
- Recall: crank and cam position sensors can cause stalling or a no-start (2003)
- Recall: fuel filler hose can crack and leak (2003-2004)
- Recall: passenger airbag occupant sensor can lose its signal (2007-2008)
- Rev-up engine oil consumption (2005-2006 manual cars)
- VQ35HR oil gallery gaskets leak and drop oil pressure (2007-2008)
- Community-reported: windows lose auto-up or bounce back down after motor or glass work
More for this car
- All Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009) fitment answers · Z33 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- VQ35DE (oil use question) — MY350Z.com (forum) (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)An owner says the 2003 had transmission problems.
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