AI Damage2007 Nissan 350Z: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Nissan 350Z filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 73
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 64% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 18% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 7% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 3% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 3% of all complaints
- 7 Electrical system 1% of all complaints
- 8 Engine and cooling 1% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 47 complaints (64% of all).
- Air bags: 13 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Wheels: 5 complaints (7% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (4% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (3% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
- manual, 6-speednamed in 18 complaints
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 73 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,331 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 350Z has 94 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 73, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan 350Z?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, air bags, wheels. Total complaints: 73. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (12%), knocking, grinding or other noise (10%), warning lights, check engine (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Nissan 350Z?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan 350Z from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.