2003 Ford Thunderbird 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 Ford Thunderbird | 2003 Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 275 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 108 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,479 mi | 12,717 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 110 |
| Tires | 0 | 71 |
| Power Train | 6 | 34 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 34 |
| Engine | 7 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2003 Ford Thunderbird
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.