2009 Nissan 370Z transmission problems

Filed Mar 19, 2017 · Transmission · 24,495 miles · CA

I got into my car in the garage and tried to start it by first pushing the clutch and pressing the start button. While pushing the clutch down, it fell to the floor and stayed there and never came back up. I have to lift it with my left foot.

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 Mar 26, 2016 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · CA

The csc (clutch slave cylinder) failed when I was driving leaving me without any power. I cant drive my car anymore and I need to get the transmission dropped to fix it.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · TN

While pulling out or at stop red light the clutch pedal sunk to the floor , sometimes it stays on the floor, the clutch slave cylinder csc failure is a hazard .. I have had the master cylinder replaced but did not fix the issue

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · OH

I was waiting in neutral at a red light when I noticed that the clutch pedal had sunk all the way to the floor and would not return to the engaged position. Because of this, I couldn't get the car into gear and ended up having to push the car out of the intersection onto the sidewalk where I then received a ticket for illegally parking even though the vehicle was completely undriveable. Later that week, I removed the transmission to discover that the concentric slave cylinder (csc) had disintegrated and all that was left was a few bits of rubber and plastic covered in clutch fluid. I've since replaced the part with a metal replacement that has performed flawlessly since. Incidences of csc failure are noted extensively on enthusiast forums, and nissan has in most cases refused to repair the defect under warranty. This could be a serious safety concern if this failed while the vehicle was moving. The link to an online thread documenting many other failures is included below: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/25007-sticky-official-370z-clutch-pressure-csc-failures-49.html

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Transmission · 58,620 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan 370z. The contact stated that the clutch failed to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the slave cylinder seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,620.

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 30,000 miles · CA

Constant problems with the clutch, car records shows clutch and csc has been replaced but is having problems yet again. Always feel ticking in the clutch pedal when disengaged, and clutch sticks when taking off from stop (not talking about launches or dropping gears). Also a lot of problems with electrical, like fuel gauge. Last but not least, lots of wind noise when on the freeway, and window gets stuck when closed on freeway. Have gone to dealership and of course they say theres nothing they can do even though forums show theres recalls.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · NY

This is the second major incident I've had with the transmission in my car. The first one was under warranty and the dealership replaced the entire transmission. Just yesterday and today, it feels like the clutch is failing once again. I haven't taken it in to nissan yet, but the issues sound a lot like the dreaded csc (clutch slave cylinder) failure the nissan refuses to recall. It's a truly problematic, expensive and life threatening issue. At best, the clutch sticks to the floor and you can't shift it into 1st gear. At worst, it happens while you're driving at highway speeds. Also, before it fails completely, the engagement point of the clutch changes drastically. The car has lunged forward because it just suddenly decides to engage the clutch. This is dangerous nissan and absolutely abhorrent that it hasn't been resolved, failure after failure after failure. The dealerships knowingly keep a few of this part in stock, knowing it's common. 370z owners have had enough of this!

Filed Jul 4, 2015 · Acceleration, Transmission · 65,000 miles · AZ

Part has failed 3 times . (1)@65k miles. Clutch slave cylinder failure .while coming to a stop I push clutch pedal in and it didnt release ,and addition the clutch did not disengage creating a stopping issue. Could not get out of gear, causing the car to lunge forward when forcing to a stop.stuck in traffic. (2)@77k miles. Clutch slave cylinder failure . While coming to a 4 way stop during rush hour the clutch pedal when in and didnt come out. Unable to change gears. Car stuck in traffic. (3)@83k miles.clutch slave cylinder failure . Pulling into garage I go to push the clutch in and the car keeps moving, almost running into back walll of garage. Clutch pedal went in and didnt come back out. Clutch slave cylinder failure again. Having that same part fail with increased frequency its certainly isnt the way I drive my car. Oem part lasted 65k than oem part lasted 12k than oem part lasted 6500 miles. I love this car so much I bought a car lift to replace this part myself. Dealer charges over $1100 to replace a 75 dollar part. But it is very dangerous to have this part fail. I have been very lucky that no person was walking by the front/rear of my car while I push in the clutch pedal or had it failed while trying to park. This last time I noticed a shudder from the clutch pedal prior to part failure.