2004 Ford Thunderbird vs 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2004 Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 144 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 84 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 16,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Nissan 350Z |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 32 |
| Tires | 0 | 32 |
| Power Train | 7 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 1 |
| Engine | 7 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
2004 Ford Thunderbird
2004 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.