Nissan 370Z stalling problems

Filed Jun 30, 2019 · Transmission · 19,000 miles · CA

Summary: the vehicle concentric slave cylinder (csc), a component of the transmission and clutch, failed abruptly in heavy traffic, leaving the vehicle forced in-gear and unable to shift out of gears or to neutral without damaging the transmission. This is a significant safety risk since it happens abruptly and removes control of the vehicle from the driver; due to the nature of the failure, this can also create a panic-situation similar to brake, steering, or throttle failures since the clutch is an essential part of controlling a manual transmission vehicle in all scenarios. Event: while driving in traffic, shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear (at approximately 30 MPH) the clutch pedal would not return once the vehicle was in 3rd gear. I had to stall the vehicle intentionally, thus at high speed (approximately 10+MPH) and in traffic, the tires of the vehicle locked-up and the car skidded to a stop. This also imparted drivetrain and engine shock due to the large mechanical forces involved. Concerns: in almost all typical driving scenarios, this failure can be deadly. If this happens on a two-lane highway this can lead to head-on collisions. If it happens on a freeway that sees an abrupt stop, this can lead to a multi-car collision. If this happens on a road with bends or turns this can result in loss of control such that the vehicle may be off-road or over guardrails. Why nhsta involvement is critical: this is a significant safety concern and a common failure mode of cars with this same nissan transmission, and it is caused by negligent design and manufacturing practices by nissan. Failed class-action lawsuits put together by small teams of people have not resulted in removing this safety concern from those who haven't seen the failure yet. My vehicle is a well maintained 2014 nissan 370z with less than 20,000 miles on it, for reference.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 55,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan 370z. While driving 20 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 5 MPH. The dealer (nissan of burlingame, 101 california drive, burlingame ca 94010) diagnosed that the engine harness needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

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 Apr 27, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 61,000 miles · CA

Driving my car to my brother's house to babysit my niece, no issues or warnings. Go back to my car to leave and my car will not start. Tried changing the battery and reprogramming my key, had to get my car towed to nissan dealership only to be told that I need to spend $1100 for nissan to order a part which has caused my car to lock/stall. This is a known issue yet nothing has been done about it, instead nissan are leaving customers stranded only to pay an insane amount of money.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 50,906 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan 370z. While driving 5 MPH turning into a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,906.

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 12, 2014 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · TX

I started out of my drive when as I start out in 1st gear the car stalled.. Because the clutch which normally catches half way out was now all of sudden catching right as my foot was leaving the fire wall. Which I know was not normal.. How ever being a hydraulic system I checked the fluid reservoir to see if it was low. The system was with in the min and max level I continued on when only a mile or so down the road the clutch peddle now stuck to the floor and would not release from the fire wall. It would only move 2 inches in or 2 inches out. It still would allow me to shift. I limed the car home and since it was sunday and the dealerships are not open I had to wait to monday morning aug. 11th to contact the dealer. When I started to car up monday the car would no longer allow me to shift into any gear at all. I called nissan north town in austin, tx to have the car towed in.