| Issue ID | 1122295 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10648442 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | 350Z |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/10/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had a problem with the neutral safety switch causing the car to periodically not start. A mechanic made a previous diagnosis but said there were no safety concerns. The car eventually would start all, requiring downtime for repair. Sometimes after sitting over night and sometimes after several errands the car won't start but never this sudden stall. Today, the car stalled while i was in the middle of slowing down to make a left hand turn. It was a two lane mountain road. Cars were able to get around me without incident and i was able to coast backwards to a place of safety. I let the car sit for about 10 min. Which is my usually what i do when it won't start. Put it in neutral after releasing the locked gear shift, with foot on the break, started the car. I am thankful that i hadn't yet merged onto the freeway. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLACERVILLE, , CA |
| VIN pattern | JN1AZ36A44TXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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