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2008 Nissan 350Z recalls and problems

1 recall and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan 350Z.

1
recalls
24
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Nissan 350Z recalls

Electrical system: software · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 08V521000 · reported October 7, 2008 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 204,361 vehicles potentially affected

The 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).
The risk
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 8, 2019 · Air bags · 50,000 miles

SENSOR ON DASHBOARD LITE WON'T GO OUT, SHOWING AIRBAG DISABLED DUE CHILD IN SEAT.

May 18, 2018 · Power train · 70,000 miles

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 OUT THE SLAVE…

Aug 21, 2016 · Power train · 191,250 miles

CSC FAILURE 6 TIMES. FAILURE OCCURED IN MULTIPLE PLACES, ON THE HIGHWAY, SIDE STREETS, COUNTRY ROAD.

Jul 25, 2016 · Power train · 70,000 miles

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 POWER TRAIN WARRANTY…

May 13, 2016 · Air bags

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350Z model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2005 08391
2006 05362
2007 17312
2008 12400
2009 0500

Across all years, the 2003 350Z has the most complaints (275). All Nissan 350Z years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Nissan 350Z have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Nissan 350Z, the most recent reported on October 7, 2008 (Electrical system: software, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan 350Z?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (21 complaints), followed by air bags (3).
How many 2008 Nissan 350Z complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 8, 2019.