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 SLA…
2013 Nissan 370Z powertrain problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
THIS IS MY HUSBANDS CAR SO I DO NOT DRIVE IT REGULARLY AND I DO NOT DRIVE IT LIKE A RACE CAR. THE CAR WAS IN OUR GARAGE ALL DAY UNTIL I LEFT SO NOTHING WAS OVERHEATED. I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 5 MILES AT LESS THAN 50 MPH ALONG AN ACCESS ROAD, STOPPING FOR 3 RED LIGHTS. I THOUGHT IT WAS CLUTCHING ODDLY, BUT SINCE I HADN'T DRIVEN IT MUCH, I THOUGHT IT WAS ME. AT THE 4TH RED LIGHT THE CLUTCH WENT SOFT WHE…
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.
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER: I WAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN THE CENTER LANE ON A HEAVILY TRAVELED ROAD. WHEN THE SIGNAL CHANGED, I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH TO PUT MY CAR IN GEAR, I WAS UNABLE TO PUT IN GEAR - THE CLUTCH PETAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE RESTING POSITION - FLUID WAS LEAKING ON THE ROAD. UNABLE TO MOVE MY VEHICLE TO A SAFE LOCATION, I TURNED ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS…
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 TH…
HI, I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2013 370Z CLUTCH, I AM ASSUMING IT IS THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER. WHEN THE CAR IS HOT THE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL STICK TO THE FLOOR OR NOT HAVE ANY RETURN PRESSURE WHEN PUSHING THE CLUTCH IN. I FEEL THIS IS GOING TO BECOME AND ISSUE AND COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN ON A ROAD AT SPEEDS.
***NISSAN 2013 370Z (MT) CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER *** PURCHASE BRAND NEW. IN MARCH OF 2013, JUST 2K MILES THE SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON 6/17/2016, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY CLUTCH FAILED DURING TRAFFIC HOURS ON THE 60 EAST FWY. I COULD NOT SHIFT THE GEAR TO GET TO LOWER OR HIGHER GEAR. THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO GET ON THE SHOULDER LANE TO STOP SAFELY. THIS HAPPENED AT…
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 …
I HAVE A 2013 370Z WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON 4-9-2014 I WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH ON EXPRESSWAY. I BEGAN SLOWING FOR LIGHT AND DOWNSHIFTING FROM 6TH GEAR TO 5TH AND 4TH. WHEN I SHIFTED INTO 4TH GEAR THE CLUTCH PEDAL DID NOT RETURN TO IT'S NORMAL POSITION AND STAYED ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN TOWARDS THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. I THEN SHIFTED INTO 3RD GEAR AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOO…
CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD NO PRESSURE CAN'T DRIVE CAR CSC FAILURE INSIDE TRANSMISSION
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2013 Nissan 370Z?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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