Most common 2007 Nissan 350Z problems
Share of the 73 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan 350Z complaints by model year
Best 350Z years: 2009, 2008, 2006. Years to avoid: 2003, 2004. Compare all years →
2007 Nissan 350Z recalls (1)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Nissan 350Z:
Wheel separation due to spoke fracture
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…
What 2007 Nissan 350Z owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 47 →
The car is not safe to drive due to the clutch being faulty. It loses pressure every now and then, and I have to pick up the clutch with my foot manually off the floor. This is very dangerous and should be recalled on all 2007 and 2008 350z's. Nissan changed the clutch slave cylinder and master clutch cylinders from 2007 to 2008, hence only these model years have this problem. People have complained numerous times and they did recall a clutch slave cylinder but even after they did that, it has the same problem. If you replace a part with the same defective part it will break down again and again... I've calculated how much it would cost to get a new clutch and replace all the defective parts with stronger parts that people have used and reviewed over a long period of time. It will cost me about $2000 just to get the clutch parts and installation. …
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; [phone]) 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; [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at [phone] and stated that there were no recalls for the contact's vehicle. …
Air bags
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. A police report was filed. No injuries had been sustained. The vehicle was to be further inspected by an authorized dealer and an insurance adjuster. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08V521000 (airbags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
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.
Wheels & tires
My 24 year old daughter had just came off the on ramp and began merging onto highway 99 northbound when she heard a loud bang and felt her car drop as if she had a flat tire, as she began pulling off the freeway making her way to the shoulder she saw her tire pass her up and continue down the freeway where it continued alone for about 100 yards and by sheer luck ended up along the guard railing and did not cause any accidents or injuries as many have reported happened to them. Her passenger side rear wheel broke off leaving the center of the wheel and 5 lug nuts remaining, the entire center of the wheel remained on the car, all 5 wheel spokes were broken off due to cracking, I inspected her remaining wheels and found them all ready to fail evidencing cracks on most wheel spokes
My wife has taken her 350z into the dealership multiple times for a low tire pressure indicator light. Everytime, they have been unable to determine the cause. This most recent time, however, she took the car in on 3/16/2012. While she waited, the mechanic and service tech inspected the vehicle. Upon completion of inspection, they informed her that three of the four rims had noticeable cracks in them. She was instructed to return with the vehicle on 3/19/2012 and the dealership would determine whether or not Nissan would pay for the replacement as, according to the service technician, is a known issue on these rims. I have called Nissan to learn that they do not have a recall on these rims but through internet searches have found out that this is a common issue. …
2007 Nissan 350Z engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 25 / 20 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Nissan 350Z a good car?
Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 350Z rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the 350Z at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan 350Z?
The transmission & drivetrain — 47 complaints, 64% of all complaints for this model year, most often about clutch assembly. Next are the air bags (13) and wheels & tires (6).
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan 350Z have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 Nissan 350Z, the most recent from October 7, 2008 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan 350Z?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2008 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003 and 2004. See the full Nissan 350Z years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan 350Z problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 26,000 miles; 82% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.