Owners have filed 86 complaints
about the 2007 Nissan 350Z with NHTSA between 2007 and 2022.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 32
Against the median year of the Nissan 350Z. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 18
3.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
59% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Clutch Assembly
1841.9%
Manual Transmission
1432.6%
Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
818.6%
Pressure Monitoring AND Regulating Systems
12.3%
Side/Window
12.3%
Sensor/Control Module
12.3%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
34.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
2234.9%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
711.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
2133.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
34.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
23.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
57.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2007peak 13Mar 2022
NHTSA investigations into the 2007 Nissan 350Z
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA07005Opened 3 Apr 2007Closed 4 Aug 2008WHEELS
WHEEL SEPARATION DUE TO SPOKE FRACTURE
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 AFTERMA...
Recalls on the 2007 Nissan 350Z
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200836312,880 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, a varistor in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured incorrectly. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the OCS and the Airbag control unit (ACU). This could result in the passenger airbag being suppressed. The (red) supplemental airbag warning light would flash & the (amber) front passenger airbag status light would illuminate to alert the vehicle operator, however in case of a crash a suppressed airbag could result in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will test the signal between the OCS & ACU and if necessary will replace the seat cushion containing OCS hardware.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 48,000 milesCoral Gables, FLFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN HAS NOW FAILED 2 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED SIX WEEKS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE RECALL WHICH THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR. THE REPLACEMENT FAILED ONE YEAR AND ONE MONTH AFTER INSTALLATION.
NHTSA complaint #11048552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesCanton, GACrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A DEER UNEXPECTEDLY CAME INTO THE VEHICLE PATH AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE DEER. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES HAD BEEN SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE FURTHER INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIRBAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
NHTSA complaint #10605519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,100 milesGermantown, TNFire
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10209828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Knoxville, TN
AIR BAGS
Airbag light is on and flashing. Passenger side light indicating the airbags for the passenger is off. Faulty occupant safety sensor or software. code b1018
NHTSA complaint #11457114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,000 milesFresno, CA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
GAS IN-TANK FUEL AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DID NOT LET FUEL INTO THE GAS TANK. ALSO, THE WINDOW DID NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THIS 2007 350Z, WAS MOVING AND WHEN IT WAS NOT MOVING AND THE BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED, REGARDING THE GAS TANK ISSUE THAT HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS AT A FULL STOP AND THE CAR'S BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED.
NHTSA complaint #11412761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,000 milesFresno, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS IN-TANK FUEL AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DID NOT LET FUEL INTO THE GAS TANK. ALSO, THE WINDOW DID NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THIS 2007 350Z, WAS MOVING AND WHEN IT WAS NOT MOVING AND THE BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED, REGARDING THE GAS TANK ISSUE THAT HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS AT A FULL STOP AND THE CAR'S BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED.
NHTSA complaint #11412761 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,100 milesFort Myers, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND SAW COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE OCCUPANCY SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE CONTACT EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,100.
NHTSA complaint #11386359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,499 milesPalm Coast, FL
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS INTERMITTENTLY ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE HAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR IN MOTION.
NHTSA complaint #11353742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesJacksonville,, FL
SEAT BELTS
WHEN DRIVING AND PRIOR TO CHANGING LANES OR MAKING A TURN THE SEATBELT HAS A VERY BAD HABIT OF LOCKING AND NOT ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO SEE THE SIDE MIRRORS OR FULL VIEW OUT WINDOWS TO ENSURE A SAFE PARAMETER OR PATH AND HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR-MISS SITUATIONS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN SITTING STILL AND BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ANY SPEED,
NHTSA complaint #11315417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,000 milesManorville, NY
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11257538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesSacramento, CA
WHEELS
MY 24 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAD JUST CAME OFF THE ON RAMP AND BEGAN MERGING ONTO HIGHWAY 99 NORTHBOUND WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG AND FELT HER CAR DROP AS IF SHE HAD A FLAT TIRE, AS SHE BEGAN PULLING OFF THE FREEWAY MAKING HER WAY TO THE SHOULDER SHE SAW HER TIRE PASS HER UP AND CONTINUE DOWN THE FREEWAY WHERE IT CONTINUED ALONE FOR ABOUT 100 YARDS AND BY SHEER LUCK ENDED UP ALONG THE GUARD RAILING AND DID NOT CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES AS MANY HAVE REPORTED HAPPENED TO THEM. HER PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF LEAVING THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL AND 5 LUG NUTS REMAINING, THE ENTIRE CENTER OF THE WHEEL REMAINED ON THE CAR, ALL 5 WHEEL SPOKES WERE BROKEN OFF DUE TO CRACKING, I INSPECTED HER REMAINING WHEELS AND FOUND THEM ALL READY TO FAIL EVIDENCING CRACKS ON MOST WHEEL SPOKES
NHTSA complaint #11163144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cypress, TX
AIR BAGS
MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ON MY DASH. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2007-2008 350Z FOR THE AIRBAG SENSOR - PASSENGER. I CALLED THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE'S NO RECALLS ON MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE AND I WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT YOU'LL TO GET ADDED TO THE RECALL DATABASE, SO I CAN GET MY CAR REPAIRED,
NHTSA complaint #11098154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paden City, WV
AIR BAGS
MY AIR BAG EXPOLDED - I HAVE NO AIR BAG NOW. WENT OUT TO MY CAR AFTER WORKING THAT DAY
NHTSA complaint #11062139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesCoral Gables, FL
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11048550 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesCoral Gables, FLFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN HAS NOW FAILED 2 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED SIX WEEKS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE RECALL WHICH THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR. THE REPLACEMENT FAILED ONE YEAR AND ONE MONTH AFTER INSTALLATION.
NHTSA complaint #11048552 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesMarietta, GA
POWER TRAIN
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; (866) 799-4725) 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; (770) 803-6320) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-647-7261 AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 28333107. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
NHTSA complaint #11022979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesMilwaukee, WI
POWER TRAIN
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER AND TRANSMISSION NOISING AND HOWLING NOISE. TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND THEN FAILED ON TRAFFIC FREEWAY
NHTSA complaint #10995016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,000 milesSAN Diego, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER FREEWAY SPEED, THE CVT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN HIGH SPEED, IT DOES NOT SHIFT INTO A LOWER SPEED WHEN I AM TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE IS LEAKAGE AND BURNT SMELL COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS TESTED IN TWO LOCATIONS AND THE VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. NISSAN DOES NOT OFFER REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS AND USED TRANSMISSIONS ARE JUST AS RISKY TO INSTALL. NEW TRANSMISSIONS ARE MORE COSTLY THAN WHAT THE CAR IS WORTH.
NHTSA complaint #10947863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Northville, MI
AIR BAGS
2007 NISSAN 350Z. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR ICON ILLUMINATES WHEN PASSENGER IS SEATED, DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSES ISSUE AS PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE VIN# NOT INCLUDED IN SAME DEFECT RECALL PROBLEM. *SMD
NHTSA complaint #10873051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakewood, WA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
NISSAN 350Z WINDOW MOTOR IS FAILING. WINDOW DOESNT OPERATE PROPERLY. IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT IM IN TROUBLE IF WINDOW DOESN'T COME OPEN AS DESIGNED.
NHTSA complaint #10860640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,000 milesEnfield, CT
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WONT GO OFF.
NHTSA complaint #10822986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesMarietta, GA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
NHTSA complaint #10817055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I FINANCED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2015 THIS YEAR AND IN 4 MONTHS I'VE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I HATE MY CAR NOW BUT I'M STUCK WITH THE COST. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF, I NEVER HAD A TEST DRIVE, CAR CUTS OFF ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY, HAD TO GET A BATTERY CHANGE, HAD TO GET A OIL CHANGE, BREAKS ARE SQUEEKING, AND I JUST GOT TOWED FROM PA BACK TO NY CAUSE NOW THE DEALER SAYS MY MOTOR BLEW OUT???? I DON'T DRIVE FAR CAUSE MY JOB NOT FAR AND WHEN I DECIDED TO GO VISIT FAMILY I GOT STUCK ON PA HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS!!! I WAS SOLD A LEMON! COST ME MORE MONEY OUT MY POCKET FOR A HOTEL ROOM AND BUS TICKET TO GET BACK HOME NOW WANT $1400 TO FIX THE CAR ENGINE THAT I CAN'T AFFORD!!!.... THIS HAS TO BE HELL I'M IN!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10743837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
ENGINE
I FINANCED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2015 THIS YEAR AND IN 4 MONTHS I'VE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I HATE MY CAR NOW BUT I'M STUCK WITH THE COST. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF, I NEVER HAD A TEST DRIVE, CAR CUTS OFF ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY, HAD TO GET A BATTERY CHANGE, HAD TO GET A OIL CHANGE, BREAKS ARE SQUEEKING, AND I JUST GOT TOWED FROM PA BACK TO NY CAUSE NOW THE DEALER SAYS MY MOTOR BLEW OUT???? I DON'T DRIVE FAR CAUSE MY JOB NOT FAR AND WHEN I DECIDED TO GO VISIT FAMILY I GOT STUCK ON PA HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS!!! I WAS SOLD A LEMON! COST ME MORE MONEY OUT MY POCKET FOR A HOTEL ROOM AND BUS TICKET TO GET BACK HOME NOW WANT $1400 TO FIX THE CAR ENGINE THAT I CAN'T AFFORD!!!.... THIS HAS TO BE HELL I'M IN!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10743837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
I FINANCED MY VEHICLE IN MARCH 2015 THIS YEAR AND IN 4 MONTHS I'VE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS I HATE MY CAR NOW BUT I'M STUCK WITH THE COST. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF, I NEVER HAD A TEST DRIVE, CAR CUTS OFF ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY, HAD TO GET A BATTERY CHANGE, HAD TO GET A OIL CHANGE, BREAKS ARE SQUEEKING, AND I JUST GOT TOWED FROM PA BACK TO NY CAUSE NOW THE DEALER SAYS MY MOTOR BLEW OUT???? I DON'T DRIVE FAR CAUSE MY JOB NOT FAR AND WHEN I DECIDED TO GO VISIT FAMILY I GOT STUCK ON PA HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS!!! I WAS SOLD A LEMON! COST ME MORE MONEY OUT MY POCKET FOR A HOTEL ROOM AND BUS TICKET TO GET BACK HOME NOW WANT $1400 TO FIX THE CAR ENGINE THAT I CAN'T AFFORD!!!.... THIS HAS TO BE HELL I'M IN!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10743837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesMerrieta, GA
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #10726748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,851 milesLittleton, CO
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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,XXX, 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.
NHTSA complaint #10714187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,250 milesSAN Antonio, TX
POWER TRAIN
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. THIS IS RIDICULOUS FOR SOMETHING THAT HAS SUCH AN IMPORTANT JOB IN A CAR. IF THE CLUTCH PEDAL LOSES PRESSURE OR GOES DOWN AND DOESN'T COME BACK UP, YOU CAN GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR EVEN WORSE, DEATH. PLEASE HELP US 350Z OWNERS AND ENSURE THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDES SAFETY IN THESE VEHICLES..
NHTSA complaint #10712332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.