2008 Nissan 350z problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:manual Transmission (10) · Power Train (9) · Air Bags (3)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (72)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 72 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-08 · Air Bags · 50,000 mi“sensor on dashboard lite won't go out, showing airbag disabled due child in seat.…”
2018-05-18 · Power Train · 70,000 mi“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 cylinder that had been replaced 20k …”
2016-08-21 · Power Train · 191,250 mi“csc failure 6 times. failure occured in multiple places, on the highway, side streets, country road.…”
2016-07-25 · Power Train · 70,000 mi“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 to kick in so i can make a claim…”
2013-04-19 · Power Train · 57,000 mi“clutch stuck to floor from slave cylinder going out. *tr…”
2013-04-16 · Power Train · 36,000 mi“while driving at speed pressed clutch pedal and it stayed on the floor accompanied by a very characteristic and strong burning smell, unable to change gears, car rendered inoperable. safety hazard, stuck in gear at highway speeds. *tr…”
2013-02-17 · Power Train · 27,863 mi“driving, push clutch in it stay on the floor, cannot shift, dangerous on the freeway, safety hazzard, there are numerous same problem with the 2008 350z nissan need to do a recall before someone get kill of this problem. *tr …”
2012-09-10 · Power Train · 50,000 mi“i was driving my 2008 nissan 350z on the freeway at about 65 mph and when i stepped on the clutch to switch gears it was stuck on the floor and didn't come back up. the clutch was stuck in gear and i had to pull over and get it towed. *tr…”
2012-07-12 · Air Bags · 57,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan 350z. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was waiting on the results. the contact was also informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v521000 (air bags) and contacted the manufacturer, who stated that the vin was not inc…”
2012-06-28 · Power Train“the clutch slave cylinder has gone out on the vehicle 3 times since i have owned it. it has cost me over $500 each repair. others have complained about this. the second time it went out was in a parking lot when i was going slow and the third time happened this morning when i left for work. this is ridiculous and all nissan wants to do is charge of…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.