2008 Nissan 350Z Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Nissan 350Z, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Nissan 350Z
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and air bags
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…
Remedy: 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…
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Nissan 350Z have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,729 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Sensor on dashboard lite won't go out, showing AIRBAG disabled due child in seat.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2019 · Air bags
“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 wo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 18, 2018 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Nissan 350z (350z Roadster). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–18 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Nissan 350Z model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan 350Z model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Nissan 350Z | 2 | 275 |
| 2004 Nissan 350Z | 1 | 144 |
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 0 | 83 |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z | 0 | 53 |
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 1 | 73 |
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 1 | 24 |
| 2009 Nissan 350Z | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2008 Nissan 350Z
How do I know if my 2008 Nissan 350Z has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Nissan 350Z; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V521000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.