2009 Nissan 370Z: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Electrical · 37,746 miles · CO

Electric steering column lock was replaced in a recall at 25,824 miles in may 2013. Car in october 2016 with 37746 nukes had problems starting, had to push, "start" button from two to 12 times to get vehicle to start. First dealer replaced battery, needed to be done but problem did not go away. Dealer found that steering column electric lock was intermittently not working and had to be replaced at a cost of $1,103.50. This is the same part that was replaced as part of the original recall. If stalled in traffic it could take up o 5 minutes to start vehicle.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · CO

Trying to start my 2009 370z approx 35k miles, I have to push the start button 2-7 times to get the car to start. Checked clutch switch position, it is okay. Occasionally it will start on the first time pushing the start button. Get in car, depress clutch when light comes on, push start button, on lights, no start , push again access light on, nothing, again off light, push again, and so on until starts. Dealer had no answers. Replaced battery in both keys, no difference. Has been an issue a couple times after stalling in traffic.

Filed May 18, 2016 · Transmission · 39,300 miles · NJ

At around the md border, when driving home to nj from tn, the clutch stuck to the floor. I couldn't change out of 6th gear, so I had to drive from that point without slowing enough to have to change gears or stopping. After I got off at my exit and hit a stop light, I forced it out of 6th gear before it stalled, then pumped the clutch (pressing it then lifting it back up with my foot) until I was able to get it into 1st then 3rd gear and I drove it most of the way to cherry hill nissan in 3rd gear. At the light next to the dealership, pumped the clutch until I got it into first gear and could not change gears anymore. I had to drive the car into a parking spot then stall the engine by holding the brakes. The clutch sticking to the floor has happened to me a few times before, normally on long drives, but I was always able to pump the clutch a few times and it would return to normal. This happened at 39574 miles on the odometer. This was the first time I could not get it out of gear while driving. Being stuck in a gear is pretty scary. The concentric slave cylinder (csc) failure causes this problem. It has even happened on the 350z and the gt-r. Apparently, this is a very common problem with these cars. The first complaint on the federal safety agency was filed on 09/18/2010, and there have been a lot of complaints since then. Someone, please conduct a safety investigation. Edit 5/18/2016: I added a scan of my $1400 bill.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · NJ

At around the md border, when driving home to nj from tn, the clutch stuck to the floor. I couldn't change out of 6th gear, so I had to drive from that point without slowing enough to have to change gears or stopping. After I got off at my exit and hit a stop light, I forced it out of 6th gear before it stalled, then pumped the clutch (pressing it then lifting it back up with my foot) until I was able to get it into 1st then 3rd gear and I drove it most of the way to cherry hill nissan in 3rd gear. At the light next to the dealership, pumped the clutch until I got it into first gear and could not change gears anymore. I had to drive the car into a parking spot then stall the engine by holding the brakes. The clutch sticking to the floor has happened to me a few times before, normally on long drives, but I was always able to pump the clutch a few times and it would return to normal. This was the first time I could not get it out of gear while driving. Being stuck in a gear is pretty scary. The concentric slave cylinder (csc) failure causes this problem. It has even happened on the 350z and the gt-r. Apparently, this is a very common problem with these cars. The first complaint on the federal safety agency was filed on 09/18/2010, and there have been a lot of complaints since then. Someone, please conduct a safety investigation.

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Transmission · 31,075 miles · CA

Came to a stop at a busy intersection to make a legal right turn on red when the clutch pedal refused to come up more than in inch, causing the car to stall the in middle of the intersection repeatedly until I was able to stick it in to a gear and get it to a parking lot of a nearby hotel where the clutch pedal remained limp on the floor. Mechanic confirmed earlier this week that the clutch slave cylinder had given out. Upon further research I found multiple people with similar incidences in the same kind of car and also affecting 6 speed manual g37's and later 350z's. When my car continued to stall in the intersection I could've been t-boned and I believe to be one of the lucky ones. It could've happened on the highway. Updated 07-16-15 *bf updated 9/21/2015

Filed Aug 22, 2012 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · NY

The fuel gauge is inaccurate and/or defective fuel sender unit causing the gauge to not show a full tank after filling up. It renders the gauge unreliable in determining the amount of fuel left. Also, the car has a fuel starvation issue when making sharp right turns with less than a quarter tank. It causes the engine to stall and won't start until you either let it sit or fill with more gas.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Engine · 11,000 miles · CA

1. Car nissan 370z, 2009 (11,000 miles)was stalling and knocking 2. I took the vehicle to the nissan dealer and their assessment was that the oil was being burned up, for no apparent and damage has occurred to the short block. 3. Dealer is going to replace the short block at no cost under warranty.