Skip to content
Nissan 350ZModel year report

2008 Nissan 350Z Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
31,932miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Nissan 350Z (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2008 Nissan 350Z. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 21 complaints (88% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and engine (1). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,932 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 71 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 miles ago under recall had gone bad again! …”

NHTSA complaint #11096703, filed 2018-05, 70,000 miles

Air bags: “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 included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 57,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10465448, filed 2012-07, 57,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

56% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,500 and 57,000 miles.

28%0–1017%10–2511%25–5039%50–750%75–1000%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 31,932 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200862009201020122013201620182019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Nissan 350Z. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
350Z · coupe 2WDnot rated4 / 4———
350Z Roadster · C 2WDnot rated5 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Nissan 350Z version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
350z RWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed manual182520$4,100
350z RWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172420$4,100
350z Roadster RWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed manual172420$4,100
350z Roadster RWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172319$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Nissan 350Z → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 71 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 71 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan 350Z

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200959,6000—20—Not enough data
20082431,9321—20—Stable
20077326,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20065326,0000—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20058336,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200414416,3611—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200327512,0002—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Nissan 350Z model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Nissan 350Z have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2008 Nissan 350Z as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Nissan 350Z is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 21 complaints (88% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.

Has the 2008 Nissan 350Z been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Nissan 350Z get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Nissan 350Z (350z, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Nissan 350Z reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,932 miles and the middle half falls between 5,500 and 57,000 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.