2005 Ford Thunderbird vs 2005 Nissan 350Z
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 83 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 69 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported mileage | 38,133 mi | 36,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 16 |
| Power Train | 2 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 5 |
| Wheels | 3 | 5 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 24 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 5 |
2005 Ford Thunderbird
2005 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.