KnownCarProblems2007 Nissan 350Z Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan 350Z, most often about the transmission (64% of complaints, typically around 9,000 miles). It is 4th of 7 350Z model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Nissan 350Z problems
Transmission
47 complaints · 64%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, manual transmission.
I recently bought a Nissan 350Z 2007 base model manual transmission I noticed that there's time when I press the clutch the clutch does return back and that car does not move. This is a problem because if im in the middle of a intersection and there's car coming if my clutch petal does not return to the normal…
While driving in heavy stop and go traffic, the clutch pedal stuck to the floor of the car and would not return to it proper upright position. I had to work my way off the freeway with out the use of a clutch. I had to stop and start the engine as I made my way off the freeway. After setting on the side of the road…
Air bags
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Airbag warning light remains on and blinks immediately after the passenger airbag sensor light turns off. The airbag warning light continually blinks while the vehicle is running or the ignition is in the on position.
The 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.
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Tl 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 also cracked. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan 350Z roadster. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic and determined that the driver's side rear tire pressure monitor sensor had failed. The dealer reset the sensor but the failure…
Engine
3 complaints · 4%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…
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…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%Car was making a rattling noise from underneath since I bought it new also there was a creaking noise from the left rear tire from day 1 now the car skips at 1000 rpms of course Nissan does not help.
When fueling, the pump stops without filling the tank entirely. Sometimes its stops 1/4th full, 1/2 or 3/4th. Researched online and can see that lot of owners have reported the same issue.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Nissan 350Z recalls
Electrical: software
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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).
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Wheel separation due to spoke fracture
Summary
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
Questions about the 2007 Nissan 350Z
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan 350Z?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (47 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles); air bags (13 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); wheels and tires (6 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan 350Z have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 7, 2008 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Nissan 350Z?
- It is 4th of 7 350Z model years by number of complaints, with 73 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.