Nissan Z RZ34
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Engine Overview
The Nissan Z RZ34 is available with one engine variant at 405 hp.
The Nissan Z (Petrol, 405 PS) has the VR30DDTT (3.0L Twin-Turbo V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd gear synchro grinding — production defect 2023 Nissan issued a stop-sale on 174 early 2023 Z manual transmission vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the 2nd gear synchro ring. Affected vehicles received a new transmission before delivery. The issue is considered corrected in current production. Symptoms: Grinding or crunching when shifting into 2nd gear, especially during quick upshifts from 20,000 km | High |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 7 weaknesses have been documented for the Nissan Z RZ34 (2023–2025) — 5 engine-related and 2 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, Electronics.
Z (VR30DDTT, 2023–2025) — Be Careful: Engine failure without warning — bearing or camshaft damage, Coolant contamination in oil — cooling circuit leak, 2nd gear synchro grinding — stop-sale 2023. Power: 405 PS.
What to watch out for with the Nissan Z? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee