2008 Nissan 350Z Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 350Z years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan 350Z. That ranks 6th out of 7 350Z model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (21 complaints, 88%), typically at around 26,230 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 24owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Nissan 350Z problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 88% | 26,230 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 57,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Nissan 350Z recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software; air bags
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Sensor on dashboard lite won't go out, showing airbag disabled due child in seat.
I was driving my 08 350z (currently has 70k miles) on the highway approx 60 mph when i attempted to downshift for my exit. The clutch pedal went down and stuck when i shifted out of 6th and the car wouldn't go into any gear. I missed the exit and pulled to the side of the highway and stopped. Turns…
Csc failure 6 times. Failure occured in multiple places, on the highway, side streets, country road.
I purchased my 08 350z grand touring october 5, 2015 from hoy fox toyota in el paso tx. 3 days later it left me stranded. The clutch stayed to the floor and it wouldn't gear. They sold it to me saying it had a new clutch so i decided after test driving it to take it. I had to wait 30 days for my…
Takata recall
Other Nissan 350Z years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 350Z | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 350Z | 73 | 1 |
| 2006 350Z | 53 | 0 |
| 2005 350Z | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 350Z | 144 | 1 |
| 2003 350Z | 275 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan 350Z?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Nissan 350Z?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Nissan 350Z a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 350Z model years, the 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.