The clutch slave cylinder failed which results in not being able to put the car in gear once you have stopped and placed the car in neutral. This failure happened at an intersection and caused me to not be able to proceed. One car almost slammed into me. Nissan has known about this inferior plastic part since 2009 and has not changed anything.
The worst 2013 Nissan 370Z problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission11
- Engine3
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Body1
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- Transmission11
- Engine3
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Nissan 370Z 119
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
- Convertible top parts service information
2013 Nissan 370Z 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | RWD | 18-19 | 24-26 | 20-22 |
What 2013 Nissan 370Z owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When braking suddenly they car goes into "ice mode" where in the brake pedal is hard and stopping power is limited.
In motion, car would not accelerate above 2500rpm suddenly. Sprocket was defective. Dealer/ manufacturer knows this is a problem, wont fix or cover under warranty.
The clutch slave cylinder failed on our 370z as the vehicle was driving on the highway and county roads. The clutch pedal would not return all the way back up thus causing the transmission to be stuck in the gear it was in, and be less in control of the vehicle. After doing more research since, this is a known problem with the nissan 370z due to the poor design of using a plastic constructed slave cylinder that is mounted in the transmission bell housing. This is something that nissan should have recalled by this point!
Was driving down the highway when I went to shift into another gear. The pedal felt "light", meaning it had less resistance in the first half of the stroke. In the remaining half of the stroke the clutch disengaged enough to shift gears. When releasing the clutch pedal, it remained stuck to the floor and I had to flip it to its released position with my foot. This behavior continued until I had the car towed to a service center
The air bag disabled light is on when my wife sits in the passenger seat. She weighs 120lbs and is 5' 8" tall. I have taken the car to nissan several times and they say the sensor is working to spec.
Had no pressure in clutch about a year ago while driving on the highway and kept getting stuck after releasing it. Had the clutch and flywheel replaced, problem went away for a while. But it's been less than a year, and I am having the same problem again. I was driving on the freeway in stop and go traffic, and the clutch suddenly had no pressure halfway again. Now the problem might be the clutch master cylinder or clutch slave cylinder. It happened suddenly on the freeway with no indication of warning. I still have stock power terrain parts. I have seen many people on 370z forum with the same exact problem.
Clutch pedal to the floorboard no pressure can't drive car csc failure inside transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan 370z. The contact experienced issues starting the vehicle while depressing the engine start button. A warning indicator illuminated on the key, which meant an intelligent key system or electrical steering lock system malfunction per the owner's manual. The failure occurred on more than one occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Car has 17,751 miles on it. Bought 30 days ago from acura dealer in fort worth. Went to pull out of garage, and the clutch pedal is stuck to the floor. Getting it diagnosed at nissan dealer, but it's believed to be a slave cylinder that is a known malfunction by nissan, and they will not recall it or cover it under power-train warranty.
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Questions about the 2013 Nissan 370Z
Is the 2013 Nissan 370Z reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2013 Nissan 370Z, 1.7 times a typical 370Z model year.
What is the 2013 Nissan 370Z year score?
The 2013 Nissan 370Z scores 56 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan 370Z: 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 2013 Nissan 370Z?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan 370Z have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Nissan 370Z have bad transmission?
The Nissan 370Z model years with the most transmission complaints are 2009 (26 complaints), 2010 (26 complaints) and 2011 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan 370Z get?
Official estimates for the 2013 Nissan 370Z range from 20 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.7L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 18-19 city and 24-26 highway.
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