2008 Nissan 350Z power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Nissan 350Z — 88% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 18, 2018
“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…”
filed Jul 25, 2016
“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”
filed Apr 16, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 350Z years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 350Z | 47 | 64% |
| 2006 350Z | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 350Z | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 350Z | 16 | 11% |
| 2003 350Z | 34 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Nissan 350Z
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.