Clutch Pedal/linkage problems of the 2009 Nissan 370Z

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.

I was driving to work one morning when my clutch pedal became limp. I was on the freeway getting ready to shift into 6th gear when I had no clutch resistance! I nearly crashed due to the lack of engagement. I took it to the dealership and they said I was out of warranty. This very same issue was fixed under warranty at 30,000 miles. The dealership either never replaced the parts they claimed to have replaced at 30k miles or they have failed again, just 35k miles later. These parts are the master cylinder and slave cylinder in the transmission. The issue has been going on with 2009-2015 models. Actually, it has been going on as far back as 2003 with the 350z, which was never addressed. I'm selling the car and hopefully the buyer doesn't crash and die from it. If he/she does, you should be held responsible for not addressing the issue. Many of the members on the370z. . Read more...

Loss of clutch pedal (csc) clutch slave cylinder and (cmc) clutch master cylinder.

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 of been t-boned and I believe to be one of the lucky ones. It could of happened on the highway.

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. . Read more...

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.

This problem of the clutch sticking has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the vehicle. I don't drive the car that often but when I do the clutch pedal does not come up once pushed to the floor. In order for the clutch pedal to return to the up position I have to pull it up with my left foot and this have become a hazard driving. The car currently have 42,242 miles.

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.

Engine was replaced at 30,295 miles (due to excessive oil use) on 5/16/12. Upon return and on may 17, 2012, while driving the car, the clutch pedal would remain at the base of the floor of the vehicle. After driving, the clutch pedal would eventually came back to it's normal position. Approximately 2 months later, this re-occurred while driving the vehicle again, but this time, the vehicle would not go into 3rd gear, (leaving me stranded in traffic). . . Everything eventually went back to normal. At 38,607, the clutch pedal once again remained on the floor board & on 1/26/13, the dealer diagnosed and replaced the failed clutch slave cylinder & master cylinder. On 5/27/13, at 45,769 mi, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the same problem (clutch pedal remained on floor)-dealer stated-couldn't duplicate the concern. On 2/05/14, approx. 52,000 mi, the vehicle was taken to the shop after the clutch pedal remained on the floor and would not shift into gear (once again stranding me in traffic). This part (slave cylinder) is a common failure in the 350z, g37, 370z vehicles (as indicated in various forums) because of it's poor design and has a history of failure. There are no previous warnings given and can render the car helpless while driving in traffic.

I have a 2009 370z. It is daily driven (no clutch dumping, burn out, track, racing, etc. ). The clutch is oem. At 16,158 miles I was leaving work. I was getting ready to pull out of the parking lot when the clutch pedal sunk to the floor. The more I press down, the more pressure was lost. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a failed concentric slave cylinder. This is probably the same part that is used in the '07+ 350z with similar issues. Thankfully this problem occurred in the parking lot. The pedal sinking to the floor was sudden and without warning.