2008 Nissan 350Z Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Nissan 350Z.

20072009
Complaints
28
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2008 Nissan 350Z Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:58,711 mi
#210 complaints

Manual Transmission

Avg mileage:8,002 mi
#33 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan 350Z.

Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,711
Manual Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,002
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan 350Z. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2008 Nissan 350Z — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Nissan 350Z reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Nissan 350Z has 28 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan 350Z?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 58,711 mi); Manual Transmission (10 complaints, avg 8,002 mi); Airbags (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Nissan 350Z?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,564 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2008 Nissan 350Z have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Nissan 350Z as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Nissan 350Z?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan 350Z reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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