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2007 Nissan 350Z problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2007 Nissan 350Z sits mid-pack among 350Z years: 86 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 86, with a single recall and one closed investigation.

The trouble concentrates in one system: transmission issues account for 61% of all reports (52 of 86), far ahead of airbags at 14.

86

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other 350Z years?

350Z NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted349 complaints2003: 349 complaints2004: 177 complaints2005: 102 complaints2006: 67 complaints2007: 86 complaints2008: 28 complaints2009: 6 complaints
350Z NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Nissan 350Z problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission5260%
Airbags1416%
Tires & Wheels67%
Engine33%
Fuel System33%
Visibility & Wipers22%
Seat Belts11%
Speed Control11%
Suspension11%
Other11%
Electrical System11%
Brakes11%

Does the 2007 Nissan 350Z have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V521000Electrical SystemOctober 7, 2008 · 204,361 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC MY CLUTCH PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE CAR TO FILL WITH SMOKE AND RENDERING THE CAR TEMPORALLY INOPERABLE AFTER A FEW MINUTES I PUMPED THE PEDAL AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE HOME. THE NEXT MORNING THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT I HAD WORN OUT A CLUTCH IN 4000 MILES AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 8, 2007 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A DEER UNEXPECTEDLY CAME INTO THE VEHICLE PATH AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE DEER. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 22, 2014 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BETWEEN THE AXLE AND THE TIRE WAS BROKEN. THE OTHER WHEELS WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · December 7, 2010

“GAS IN-TANK FUEL AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DID NOT LET FUEL INTO THE GAS TANK. ALSO, THE WINDOW DID NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THIS 2007 350Z, WAS MOVING AND WHEN IT WAS NOT MOVING AND THE BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED, REGARDING THE GAS TANK ISSUE THAT HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS AT A FULL STOP AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 1, 2020

“2007 350Z COUPE V6 6SP MN TRANS, AT THE POINT OF 20,000 + CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAIL AND WAS REPLACE 15<00 MILES OR SO DUE TO THIS PREVIOUS PROBLEM A NEW CLUTH AND TRANSMISIONS JOB WAS DONE LUCKLY UNDER WARRANTY BUT A SORPRISE FOR A NEW CAR NOW AT 49,000 MILES ENGINE JUMP TIMMING AND ENGINE NEED TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 20, 2009

2007 Nissan 350Z — common questions

Is the 2007 Nissan 350Z reliable?

It is close to typical for the 350Z: 86 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2007 350Z problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (52 complaints), airbags (14 complaints), tires & wheels (6 complaints).

Does the 2007 Nissan 350Z have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Nissan 350Z. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Nissan 350Z under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Nissan 350Z years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 350Z years to avoid are 2003, 2004. The cleanest record among 350Z years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.