On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the slave cylinder plays a vital role in disengaging the clutch and allowing the transmission to be shifted properly. When there are issues with the slave cylinder, transmission trouble isn’t far behind.
Have there been any 2007 Nissan 350Z slave cylinder recalls?
Not as of September of 2020. However, a quick online search yields hundreds of owner complaints about failing slave cylinders in this car, causing problems such as:
- Vehicle stalls
- Transmission noise and failure
- Sticking clutches
In the article below, we’ll provide some details on a number of complaints that have been filed regarding the 2007 Nissan 350Z‘s slave cylinder throughout the years. From there, you may have a better idea of what to watch out for in your own car.
Vehicle Stall Caused By Slave Cylinder Failure
NHTSA Complaint ID: 11022979
In this 2017 NHTSA complaint, the owner of a 2007 Nissan 350Z alleges that the clutch failed without warning, and the vehicle stalled completely while driving.
The owner was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road and have it towed to a nearby dealer, where the 350Z was diagnosed with a defective slave cylinder. The owner reported that no repair was made and that the failure occurred with just 46,000 miles on the odometer.
Transmission Failure and Noise Caused By Slave Cylinder Problems
NHTSA Complaint ID: 10995016
The owner of this 2007 Nissan 350Z reported that while driving, the clutch slave cylinder failed, causing the entire transmission to begin making howling noises.
Ultimately, the transmission failed while the owner was driving on the freeway and nearly caused an accident. The owner did not mention in the complaint whether any diagnosis was made at a dealership or if repairs were completed.
Clutch Sticking Caused by Slave Cylinder and Hydraulic Cylinder Issues
NHTSA Complaint ID: 10714187
In this 2015 complaint, the owner of a 2007 Nissan 350Z claimed that the clutch began to stick to the floor on occasion when the car had just 26,000 miles on it. Eventually, this issue occurred while the owner was in the middle of an intersection, leaving the vehicle stranded.
Upon having the car towed to a nearby dealer, the master slave cylinder and master hydraulic cylinder were both found to be defective and had to be replaced. The owner reported that this repair cost more than $1,000 to complete.
What Should You Do if Your Nissan 350Z is Recalled?
No recalls have been issued on the 2007 350Z’s master slave cylinder as of yet, but there are other open safety recalls on this model you should know about. Check your car for open recalls today by visiting the NHTSA recall page and entering your VIN.
Got recalls? Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to get the ball rolling on repairs.
