IllustrationTHE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO A FAULTY SENSOR IN THE SEAT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM YET MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE NISSAN RECALL DATA BASE.
2007 Nissan 350Z
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan 350Z do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 73.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
270–25K
1825–50K
350–75K
275–100K
5100–150K
0150K+
55 reports with mileage · 18 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Wheels. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports2 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
73 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO WORK WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO WORK WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (TOWN CENTER NISSAN, 2310 BARRETT LAKES BLVD, KENNESAW, GA 30144; (866) 799-4725) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH AND THE CLUTCH LAY CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER ASKED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO (FASTLANE IMPORT AUTO REPAIR, 578 WINDY HILL RD SE, SMYRNA, GA 30080; (770) 803-6320) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-647-7261 AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 28333107. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER AND TRANSMISSION NOISING AND HOWLING NOISE. TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND THEN FAILED ON TRAFFIC FREEWAY
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER FREEWAY SPEED, THE CVT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN HIGH SPEED, IT DOES NOT SHIFT INTO A LOWER SPEED WHEN I AM TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE IS LEAKAGE AND BURNT SMELL COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS TESTED IN TWO LOCATIONS AND THE VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. NISSAN DOES NOT OFFER …
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WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER FREEWAY SPEED, THE CVT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN HIGH SPEED, IT DOES NOT SHIFT INTO A LOWER SPEED WHEN I AM TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE IS LEAKAGE AND BURNT SMELL COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS TESTED IN TWO LOCATIONS AND THE VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. NISSAN DOES NOT OFFER REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS AND USED TRANSMISSIONS ARE JUST AS RISKY TO INSTALL. NEW TRANSMISSIONS ARE MORE COSTLY THAN WHAT THE CAR IS WORTH. *TR
2007 NISSAN 350Z. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR ICON ILLUMINATES WHEN PASSENGER IS SEATED, DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSES ISSUE AS PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE VIN# NOT INCLUDED IN SAME DEFECT RECALL PROBLEM. *SMD
NISSAN 350Z WINDOW MOTOR IS FAILING. WINDOW DOESNT OPERATE PROPERLY. IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT IM IN TROUBLE IF WINDOW DOESN'T COME OPEN AS DESIGNED.
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WONT GO OFF.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
I FINANCED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2015 THIS YEAR AND IN 4 MONTHS I'VE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I HATE MY CAR NOW BUT I'M STUCK WITH THE COST. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF, I NEVER HAD A TEST DRIVE, CAR CUTS OFF ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY, HAD TO GET A BATTERY CHANGE, HAD TO GET A OIL CHANGE, BREAKS ARE SQUEEKING, AND I JUST GOT TOWE…
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I FINANCED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2015 THIS YEAR AND IN 4 MONTHS I'VE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I HATE MY CAR NOW BUT I'M STUCK WITH THE COST. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF, I NEVER HAD A TEST DRIVE, CAR CUTS OFF ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY, HAD TO GET A BATTERY CHANGE, HAD TO GET A OIL CHANGE, BREAKS ARE SQUEEKING, AND I JUST GOT TOWED FROM PA BACK TO NY CAUSE NOW THE DEALER SAYS MY MOTOR BLEW OUT???? I DON'T DRIVE FAR CAUSE MY JOB NOT FAR AND WHEN I DECIDED TO GO VISIT FAMILY I GOT STUCK ON PA HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS!!! I WAS SOLD A LEMON! COST ME MORE MONEY OUT MY POCKET FOR A HOTEL ROOM AND BUS TICKET TO GET BACK HOME NOW WANT $1400 TO FIX THE CAR ENGINE THAT I CAN'T AFFORD!!!.... THIS HAS TO BE HELL I'M IN!!!!!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CLUTCH FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CLUTCH FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Official recalls
108V521000 · Air Bags; Electrical System:software
Oct 7, 2008
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 & remedy
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.
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Electrical System:software
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.
Air Bags
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1EA07005 · Wheel Separation Due To Spoke Fracture
Opened Apr 3, 2007 · Closed Aug 4, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels; Wheels:rim
ALL OF THE WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENTS IDENTIFIED IN EA07-005 HAVE INVOLVED WHEELS SUBJECTED TO AFTERMARKET CHROMING IN CALIFORNIA.METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS OF AFTERMARKET CHROMED WHEELS OBTAINED FROM INCIDENT VEHICLES SHOWED SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN MATERIAL PROPERTIES THAT CAN INCREASE THE CHANCE OF STRUCTURAL FAILURE.NISSAN HAS ISSUED SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS TO DEALERS, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER ODI'S INVESTIGATION BEGAN WITH PE06-050, WARNING AGAINST THE PRACTICE OF CHROMING WHEELS.NISSAN HAS ADVISED ODI THAT IT WILL BE SENDING ANOTHER COMMUNICATION THIS YEAR THAT REPEATS THE WARNINGS AGAINST AFTERMARKET CHROMING. NO DEFECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT NISSAN WHEELS.THERE HAVE BEEN NO WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENTS INVOLVING THOSE WHEELS AND THEY PASSED THE SAE RADIAL FATIGUE, CORNERING AND SIDE IMPACT TESTS CONDUCTED BY VRTC.WHILE THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW COMPLAINTS, WARRANTY CLAIMS AND SURVEY RESPONSES INDICATING CRACKS IN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEELS, THEY ARE FEW IN NUMBER, OFTEN EXHIBIT EVIDENCE OF IMPACT DAMAGE AND MAY SOMETIMES INVOLVE CRACKS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE WHEEL.AT THIS TIME, IN VIEW OF THE LIMITED INCIDENCE OF THE CRACKS AND THE FACT THAT THE CRACKS DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE PROGRESSED, FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES ON THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE WHEELS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CLOSING RESUME.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Wheels
ALL OF THE WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENTS IDENTIFIED IN EA07-005 HAVE INVOLVED WHEELS SUBJECTED TO AFTERMARKET CHROMING IN CALIFORNIA.METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS OF AFTERMARKET CHROMED WHEELS OBTAINED FROM INCIDENT VEHICLES SHOWED SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN MATERIAL PROPERTIES THAT CAN INCREASE THE CHANCE OF STRUCTURAL FAILURE.NISSAN HAS ISSUED SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS TO DEALERS, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER ODI'S INVESTIGATION BEGAN WITH PE06-050, WARNING AGAINST THE PRACTICE OF CHROMING WHEELS.NISSAN HAS ADVISED ODI THAT IT WILL BE SENDING ANOTHER COMMUNICATION THIS YEAR THAT REPEATS THE WARNINGS AGAINST AFTERMARKET CHROMING. NO DEFECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT NISSAN WHEELS.THERE HAVE BEEN NO WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENTS INVOLVING THOSE WHEELS AND THEY PASSED THE SAE RADIAL FATIGUE, CORNERING AND SIDE IMPACT TESTS CONDUCTED BY VRTC.WHILE THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW COMPLAINTS, WARRANTY CLAIMS AND SURVEY RESPONSES INDICATING CRACKS IN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEELS, THEY ARE FEW IN NUMBER, OFTEN EXHIBIT EVIDENCE OF IMPACT DAMAGE AND MAY SOMETIMES INVOLVE CRACKS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE WHEEL.AT THIS TIME, IN VIEW OF THE LIMITED INCIDENCE OF THE CRACKS AND THE FACT THAT THE CRACKS DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE PROGRESSED, FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES ON THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE WHEELS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CLOSING RESUME.
Wheels:rim
ALL OF THE WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENTS IDENTIFIED IN EA07-005 HAVE INVOLVED WHEELS SUBJECTED TO AFTERMARKET CHROMING IN CALIFORNIA.METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS OF AFTERMARKET CHROMED WHEELS OBTAINED FROM INCIDENT VEHICLES SHOWED SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN MATERIAL PROPERTIES THAT CAN INCREASE THE CHANCE OF STRUCTURAL FAILURE.NISSAN HAS ISSUED SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS TO DEALERS, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER ODI'S INVESTIGATION BEGAN WITH PE06-050, WARNING AGAINST THE PRACTICE OF CHROMING WHEELS.NISSAN HAS ADVISED ODI THAT IT WILL BE SENDING ANOTHER COMMUNICATION THIS YEAR THAT REPEATS THE WARNINGS AGAINST AFTERMARKET CHROMING. NO DEFECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT NISSAN WHEELS.THERE HAVE BEEN NO WHEEL SEPARATION INCIDENTS INVOLVING THOSE WHEELS AND THEY PASSED THE SAE RADIAL FATIGUE, CORNERING AND SIDE IMPACT TESTS CONDUCTED BY VRTC.WHILE THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW COMPLAINTS, WARRANTY CLAIMS AND SURVEY RESPONSES INDICATING CRACKS IN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEELS, THEY ARE FEW IN NUMBER, OFTEN EXHIBIT EVIDENCE OF IMPACT DAMAGE AND MAY SOMETIMES INVOLVE CRACKS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE WHEEL.AT THIS TIME, IN VIEW OF THE LIMITED INCIDENCE OF THE CRACKS AND THE FACT THAT THE CRACKS DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE PROGRESSED, FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES ON THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE WHEELS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CLOSING RESUME.