2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2003 Nissan 350Z
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 275 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 456 | 108 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,718 mi | 12,717 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 110 |
| Tires | 1 | 71 |
| Power Train | 11 | 34 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 34 |
| Steering | 32 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 11 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2003 Chevrolet Corvette
2003 Nissan 350Z
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.