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2007 Nissan 350Z recalls & problems

The 2007 Nissan 350Z has 1 safety recall and 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (52 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints73filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
2007 Nissan 350Z in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemOct 7, 2008

Software

Recall 08V521000204,361 vehicles

Problem
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).
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.

Components: Electrical system › Software; Air bags

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2007 Nissan 350Z 2-DR.

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2007 Nissan 350Z Convertible

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

350z

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 25 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

350z

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

350z Roadster

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

350z Roadster

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainClutch assembly; Manual transmission520108,268 mi
Air bagsFrontal › Sensor/control module; Side/window1410055,000 mi
Wheels500046,800 mi
Fuel/propulsion system300026,000 mi
Engine2000—
Visibility/wiper2000—
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems1000—
Engine and engine cooling1000—
Suspension1000—
Vehicle speed control1000—
Service brakes1000—
Unknown or other1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations