Airbag light is on and flashing. Passenger side light indicating the airbags for the passenger is off. Faulty occupant safety sensor or software. code b1018
The worst 2007 Nissan 350Z problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission47
- Airbags13
- Wheels5
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Nissan 350Z
Recalls 1
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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 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).
- Risk
- This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
- 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 manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 08V521000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2007 Nissan 350Z
Defect investigations
Wheel separation due to spoke fracture
All of the wheel separation incidents identified in ea07-005 have involved wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming in california.metallurgical analysis of aftermarket chromed wheels obtained from incident vehicles showed significant changes in material properties that can increase the chance of structural failure.nissan has issued several communications to dealers, both before and after odi's investigation began with pe06-050, warning against the practice of chroming wheels.nissan has advised odi that it will be sending another communication this year that repeats the warnings against aftermarket chroming. No defect has been identified in the original equipment nissan wheels.there have been no wheel separation incidents involving those wheels and they passed the sae radial fatigue, cornering and side impact tests conducted by vrtc.while there have been a few complaints, warranty claims and survey responses indicating cracks in original equipment wheels, they are few in number, often exhibit evidence of impact damage and may sometimes involve cracks in different locations of the wheel.at this time, in view of the limited incidence of the cracks and the fact that the cracks do not appear to have progressed, further use of agency resources on this investigation does not appear to be warranted.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information pertaining to the wheels on the subject vehicles and will take further action if warranted.see document file for more information about this closing resume.
EA07005
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Nissan 350Z 71
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
2007 Nissan 350Z fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17-18 | 23-25 | 19-20 |
What 2007 Nissan 350Z owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Gas in-tank fuel automatic shutoff did not let fuel into the gas tank. Also, the window did not roll up or down. This occurred when this 2007 350z, was moving and when it was not moving and the battery was fully charged, regarding the gas tank issue that happened when the car was at a full stop and the car's battery was fully charged.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan 350z. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The contact researched the issue and saw complaints about the occupancy sensor on the passenger seat. The contact emailed the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The contact was given a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,100.
Airbag warning light is intermittently on and off all the time while the vehicle is running. This happens whether the vehicle has stopped for a traffic light or in motion.
When driving and prior to changing lanes or making a turn the seatbelt has a very bad habit of locking and not allowing the driver to see the side mirrors or full view out windows to ensure a safe parameter or path and has caused several near-miss situations. This happens when sitting still and backing out of a parking space or going down the highway at any speed,
Airbag warning light remains on and blinks immediately after the passenger airbag sensor light turns off. The airbag warning light continually blinks while the vehicle is running or the ignition is in the on position.
My 24 year old daughter had just came off the on ramp and began merging onto highway 99 northbound when she heard a loud bang and felt her car drop as if she had a flat tire, as she began pulling off the freeway making her way to the shoulder she saw her tire pass her up and continue down the freeway where it continued alone for about 100 yards and by sheer luck ended up along the guard railing and did not cause any accidents or injuries as many have reported happened to them. Her passenger side rear wheel broke off leaving the center of the wheel and 5 lug nuts remaining, the entire center of the wheel remained on the car, all 5 wheel spokes were broken off due to cracking, I inspected her remaining wheels and found them all ready to fail evidencing cracks on most wheel spokes
My airbag light is flashing on my dash. I did some research and found out that there is a recall on the 2007-2008 350z for the airbag sensor - passenger. I called the nissan dealership and was informed that there's no recalls on my specific vehicle and I was informed to contact you'll to get added to the recall database, so I can get my car repaired,
My air bag expolded - I have no air bag now. Went out to my car after working that day
The electric cooling fan has now failed 2 times. The first time happened six weeks after the expiration of the recall which the dealer did not honor. The replacement failed one year and one month after installation.
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Questions about the 2007 Nissan 350Z
Is the 2007 Nissan 350Z reliable?
Owners have filed 73 complaints about the 2007 Nissan 350Z, close to a typical 350Z model year.
What is the 2007 Nissan 350Z year score?
The 2007 Nissan 350Z scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan 350Z: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan 350Z?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 47 complaints, typically around 8,268 miles. Next is airbags (13).
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan 350Z have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Nissan 350Z have bad transmission?
The Nissan 350Z model years with the most transmission complaints are 2007 (47 complaints), 2003 (34 complaints) and 2008 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Nissan 350Z get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Nissan 350Z range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 17-18 city and 23-25 highway.
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