YearToAvoid

2007 Nissan 350Z Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Nissan 350Z has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 3rd worst out of 5 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Transmission and clutch issues dominate, making up 64% of its 73 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,000 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#3 of 5 350Z years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
73
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2008
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2007 Nissan 350Z problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain47 (64%)
  2. Airbags13 (18%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (10%)
  4. Engine3 (4%)
  5. Fuel System3 (4%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)
  7. Brakes1 (1%)
  8. Electrical System1 (1%)
  9. Other1 (1%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Clutch pedal sticks to the floor or fails to return to its normal position, sometimes requiring drivers to pump it while in traffic.
  • Clutch and throw-out bearing wear out at very low mileage, accompanied by a rattling noise.
  • Cooling fan failures reported, in one case linked to smoke inside the cabin.
  • Airbags failed to deploy during a frontal collision at highway speed.
  • A passenger-side airbag deployed unexpectedly within days of purchase.
  • Rear or front tire vibration and unexplained drifting traced to a faulty hub assembly.
2007 Nissan 350Z complaints: complaints filed per month11Jun 2007Mar 2008Jun 2009Jan 2012Jun 2014Jul 2015Jun 2017Sep 2019
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Mar 2022; peak Nov 2007 (11).

2007 Nissan 350Z recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 08V521000Oct 7, 2008Electrical System204,361 vehicles

    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).

    Risk: 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.

2007 Nissan 350Z fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,000
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other 350Z years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid10083020
2006Avoid7553019
2007Caution5073120
2008Good2524120
2009Good05019.5

All Nissan 350Z years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Nissan 350Z reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 350Z carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 50, ranking 3rd worst among the 5 model years with data.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Nissan 350Z?
Transmission and powertrain complaints, mostly involving the clutch, account for 64% of all complaints and typically appeared around 9,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Nissan 350Z have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (08V521000) covers an electrical system issue affecting the occupant classification system, part of a wider Nissan/Infiniti campaign.
How does the 2007 350Z compare to other years?
It has fewer complaints than 2005 (83, complaint index 100) and 2006 (53, complaint index 75), but more than 2008 (24) and 2009 (5), which both earn Good verdicts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.