2008 Nissan 350Z: common problems and reliability
An average 350Z year.
48 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2008 350Z?The 2008 Nissan 350Z has 48 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Nissan 350Z vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 350Z years only. How we score it
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 350Z
air bags
Campaign 08V521000NISSAN 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).
What owners say across generations
The sentiment among owners is predominantly positive, with the vehicle widely regarded as a reliable, durable, and fun-to-drive sports car.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 350Z. See the full 350Z owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used 350Z listings typically run $41,774–$51,558 across 2003 to 2027 model years.
Other 350Z model years
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