| Issue ID | 1056050 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10578468 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | 350Z |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 21/10/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 2004 nissan 350z the convertible top will stick in the half open half closed position. Nissan will not help fix this costly repair $2200-$3000. The motors that control the top called the (fifth bow motor) will go out without notice. No way to manually close the top. Many others on nissan forum site have reported this same issue. I paid nissan to fix this problem cost me $2800. 00. Now it is doing the same thing less than 3 years later. (i can supply the part number is needed). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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