Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Nissan 350Z owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. …
For the past couple days, while driving, the clutch when pushed in sticks to the floor for a couple seconds before popping back up. The other day, I was in the middle of an intersection, unable to accelerate due to the clutch being stuck. I took it into Nissan and they have to replace the master slave cylinder as well as the master hydraulic cylinder, costing me a total of $1039. At 26,[redacted], there is no excuse for this happening. I have heard countless occasions of this same problem and demand a recall or a refund from Nissan.
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.
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 they would not warranty my problem.
During heavy traffic or moderate acceleration, my 2007 Nissan 350z clutch pedal will fall to the floor, causing the car to lose power to the wheels. The first incident was reported to sutherlin Nissan at 1,500 miles, and the clutch slave cylinder was replaced under warranty at 11,500 miles. Within one day after getting the car back, the same problem showed up, during a traffic jam. The problem was reported again, and after 8,500 miles and several complaints to the dealer, and finally Nissan of north America, the car is in the shop again. The dealer refused to try and fix the vehicle again until I filed a complaint with Nissan of north America. This time the problem became so severe, you could not drive the car in moderate to heavy traffic, without the fear of losing the clutch pedal pressure. …
Nissan has a clutch orifice valve that helps regulate pressure to the clutch. This valve, when faulty can cause a car to lose ability to shift their car into and or out of gear. Nissan is fully aware of this issue with the clutch orifice valve, and has discontinued its use. This valve is not listed in Nissan's factory service manual, nor is it a normal wear and tear part. This part cannot be purchased either through Nissan or it's dealers, nor is it available online through an aftermarket dealer. As a result, Nissan is requiring that the faulty valve (30589-cf00b) be replaced with three additional parts, at the consumers cost. These parts are clutch orifice valve (30650-cd000), tube assembly (30851-cd00a), and clutch cover assembly (30205-jk0c). Nissan will not replace this valve for any consumer, unless their vehicle is under warranty. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Nissan 350z. While driving between 20-25 MPH, the engine revved and the rpms increased to 4,000 when the vehicle came to a stop. The clutch pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The contact smelled a burning odor outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the vehicle was operating properly because the failures could not be duplicated. The failures recurred on a separate occasion. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 21,000. Updated 07/17/09 the consumer stated starting from a complete stop, revved to 4,500 RPM let out the clutch, and the pedal remained stuck to the floor. Then there was a burning smell. Updated 07/20/09.
The car was driving normally and gave no signs to any type of pending failure. The 2007 350z model year has some form of clutch deficiency. The clutch sometimes drops to the floor requiring it to be pumped up but can lead to stalling the engine or being stranded in traffic. My problem caused me to be stranded on the road in traffic until the clutch regained pressure and let me drive on. The problem is that after the initial failure the clutch randomly seems to lose pressure and causes it to be very difficult to shift into gear without slipping. The dealer claimed that they couldn't reproduce the problem and also claimed that there was no previous history of a problem although there are numerous documented cases of the problem.
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 be replace luckly I purchase extra warranty but it was not use since Nissan replace engine free of charge this tells me they know something about this failures on their cars now my new engine does not match my odometer reading is like a purchase a second car since all mayor components have been replace.
Transmission complaints in other 350Z years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Nissan 350Z?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Nissan 350Z, 64% of the model year's 73 complaints. The component named most often is clutch assembly (18 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Nissan 350Z transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2007 Nissan 350Z, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan 350Z transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 9,000 miles, and 66% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.