Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

andrzej641104 · 02-14-2018, 04:06 PM

NISSAN 370Z CSC FAILURE LAWSUIT AIMS FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION
Nissan and Infiniti clutch pedals allegedly fall and stay on the floorboards.

https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2...-lawsuit.shtml

Kzonts · 02-14-2018, 06:13 PM

I guess Nissan is willing to lose customers over this. They don't want to layout the cash for a recall. This is a potentially dangerous defect if you find yourself in heavy traffic and it fails...

Zyonara91 · 02-27-2018, 03:01 PM

Got the Z1 CSC kit installed on mine, while I was at it got a Z1 oil cooler as well (19 row).

Anyways, as many have stared, it baffles me as to why Nissan has not gone ahead with the recall in regards to this defect. I feel, possibly, in the future they will have a few law suits on their hands due to this.

Funny, I expected more from Nissan in this regard and I can assure you there are folks from Nissan who definitely cruise these forums and yet nothing is being done by them. The issue, as we all know lies with the manual not automatic models.

I hope no lives are ever lost due to this defect. Come on Nissan, at least subsidize up to 50% for the costs required for a new CSC elimination kit.

Fountainhead · 02-28-2018, 01:41 PM

yeah as in it failing at a RR Crossing

Joe@ZSpeed · 02-28-2018, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

yeah as in it failing at a RR Crossing

Not like the car is going to LURCH forward into a train if it popped. You should have your foot on the brake anyway

Just saying

Jsolo · 02-28-2018, 02:21 PM

I think he means if one is crossing the tracks slowly. I suppose if the clutch happens to fail at that exact moment there is possibility of the car stalling.

Drex · 04-14-2018, 08:11 PM

pretty sure this just happened to me last night. went to clutch in from a stop at a red light and clutch went right to the floor. was barely able to get going. luckily i was very close to home and managed to limp my way there. when i finally got home, i couldn't get in any gear and my neighbor thankfully helped me push my car into the parking spot.

ill have to get it towed somewhere to get fixed now...

2011 with just over 38k miles.

edit: had it towed to a local shop, who flushed and replaced the clutch fluid with dot 4 brake fluid. seemed to be working ok for the last few days, but clutch started acting wonky again today after a long drive. thinking i'll take it back and just get the csc replaced.

celiboom · 05-01-2018, 02:49 PM

My csc failed on my 2016 at 11K miles. Never driven hard, never burnout.

happenned suddenly, clutch remained floored. got it towed to nissan who confirm CSC and replaced everything with a new csc (that will prob break again) under warrenty.

car feels like new now. lost it for 3 day while they worked on it.

Vivi · 05-16-2018, 10:11 AM

Hi everyone,

This is my first time posting here.

I bought my first car a 2015 370z Nismo a month back with 35k miles on it. I did a full pre-purchase inspection on the car and it was perfect. However, for the past two days, I noticed when I drive the car hard after a while when I hit around 5k rpm and try to shift the clutch becomes very light. It doesn't get stuck or anything, it just becomes super light to press. When I go back under 4k rpm the clutch pressure returns to normal.

I feel like this isn't normal. Is my CSC failing? I think I might take the car tomorrow to change the clutch fluid and see if that helps.

Joe@ZSpeed · 05-16-2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivi

Hi everyone,

This is my first time posting here.

I bought my first car a 2015 370z Nismo a month back with 35k miles on it. I did a full pre-purchase inspection on the car and it was perfect. However, for the past two days, I noticed when I drive the car hard after a while when I hit around 5k rpm and try to shift the clutch becomes very light. It doesn't get stuck or anything, it just becomes super light to press. When I go back under 4k rpm the clutch pressure returns to normal.

I feel like this isn't normal. Is my CSC failing? I think I might take the car tomorrow to change the clutch fluid and see if that helps.

The stock clutch will cause a light feeling pedal at high rpm, Hold it 3/4 of the way down and rev the engine to 6-7k , It will get very light. Normal for crappy stock clutch.

Vivi · 05-16-2018, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@ZSpeed

The stock clutch will cause a light feeling pedal at high rpm, Hold it 3/4 of the way down and rev the engine to 6-7k , It will get very light. Normal for crappy stock clutch.

That is a relief. Alright, well thanks

Uxi · 05-21-2018, 01:34 PM

2nd failure on my 2016 Nismo Tech. This time at about 23,000 miles. Replaced under warranty and gave me a loaner (Altima). Inspection notes warped seals. Doesn't appear they used GTR fluid this time. :\

Endless34 · 06-21-2018, 10:48 AM

Picked up my car from the dealer with new CSC, GTR fluid and clutch assembly, but they didn't replace the CMC.

Clutch was feeling great on the drive home, but the clutch pedal got stuck to the floor after 20 min of driving. Luckily this happened after I was engaged to first, so I was able pull over. I pulled the clutch pedal back up with my foot and it seemed to gain pressure again. This happened once more on my drive back to the dealer. Each time I pulled the clutch pedal out, it seem to be OK.

Could this be CMC issue or air bubbles in the clutch line? It was a warmer day at +80F. Initially, the clutch pedal was very eager to come back to top and it got softer as the drive progressed.

Joe@ZSpeed · 06-21-2018, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endless34

Picked up my car from the dealer with new CSC, GTR fluid and clutch assembly, but they didn't replace the CMC.

Clutch was feeling great on the drive home, but the clutch pedal got stuck to the floor after 20 min of driving. Luckily this happened after I was engaged to first, so I was able pull over. I pulled the clutch pedal back up with my foot and it seemed to gain pressure again. This happened once more on my drive back to the dealer. Each time I pulled the clutch pedal out, it seem to be OK.

Could this be CMC issue or air bubbles in the clutch line? It was a warmer day at +80F. Initially, the clutch pedal was very eager to come back to top and it got softer as the drive progressed.

Needs a Master cylinder

jcasti07 · 07-03-2018, 03:14 PM

How much is the stealership charging to replace the CSC or master cylinder?

02-14-2018, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kzonts Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 62 Posts: 891 Drives: 2019 Roadster Rep Power: 200742	I guess Nissan is willing to lose customers over this. They don't want to layout the cash for a recall. This is a potentially dangerous defect if you find yourself in heavy traffic and it fails... __________________ 2019 Magnetic Black Roadster FI Exhaust \| EVO-R Rear Diffuser \| Artwork Bodyshop Front Splitter \| Tuned By Specialty Z

02-28-2018, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	I think he means if one is crossing the tracks slowly. I suppose if the clutch happens to fail at that exact moment there is possibility of the car stalling. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

04-14-2018, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	pretty sure this just happened to me last night. went to clutch in from a stop at a red light and clutch went right to the floor. was barely able to get going. luckily i was very close to home and managed to limp my way there. when i finally got home, i couldn't get in any gear and my neighbor thankfully helped me push my car into the parking spot. ill have to get it towed somewhere to get fixed now... 2011 with just over 38k miles. edit: had it towed to a local shop, who flushed and replaced the clutch fluid with dot 4 brake fluid. seemed to be working ok for the last few days, but clutch started acting wonky again today after a long drive. thinking i'll take it back and just get the csc replaced. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package Last edited by Drex; 04-21-2018 at 09:10 PM.

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02-14-2018, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
andrzej641104 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Poland Posts: 4 Drives: 370z GT Edit. 12/MT Rep Power: 14	NISSAN 370Z CSC FAILURE LAWSUIT AIMS FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION Nissan and Infiniti clutch pedals allegedly fall and stay on the floorboards. https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2...-lawsuit.shtml

02-27-2018, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15757	Got the Z1 CSC kit installed on mine, while I was at it got a Z1 oil cooler as well (19 row). Anyways, as many have stared, it baffles me as to why Nissan has not gone ahead with the recall in regards to this defect. I feel, possibly, in the future they will have a few law suits on their hands due to this. Funny, I expected more from Nissan in this regard and I can assure you there are folks from Nissan who definitely cruise these forums and yet nothing is being done by them. The issue, as we all know lies with the manual not automatic models. I hope no lives are ever lost due to this defect. Come on Nissan, at least subsidize up to 50% for the costs required for a new CSC elimination kit.

02-28-2018, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	yeah as in it failing at a RR Crossing

05-01-2018, 02:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
celiboom Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: canada Posts: 115 Drives: 370z 2016 Rep Power: 206	My csc failed on my 2016 at 11K miles. Never driven hard, never burnout. happenned suddenly, clutch remained floored. got it towed to nissan who confirm CSC and replaced everything with a new csc (that will prob break again) under warrenty. car feels like new now. lost it for 3 day while they worked on it.

05-16-2018, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Vivi Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 2 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo M6 Rep Power: 8	Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here. I bought my first car a 2015 370z Nismo a month back with 35k miles on it. I did a full pre-purchase inspection on the car and it was perfect. However, for the past two days, I noticed when I drive the car hard after a while when I hit around 5k rpm and try to shift the clutch becomes very light. It doesn't get stuck or anything, it just becomes super light to press. When I go back under 4k rpm the clutch pressure returns to normal. I feel like this isn't normal. Is my CSC failing? I think I might take the car tomorrow to change the clutch fluid and see if that helps.

05-21-2018, 01:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3599	2nd failure on my 2016 Nismo Tech. This time at about 23,000 miles. Replaced under warranty and gave me a loaner (Altima). Inspection notes warped seals. Doesn't appear they used GTR fluid this time. :\

06-21-2018, 10:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Endless34 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 5 Drives: '16 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 9	Picked up my car from the dealer with new CSC, GTR fluid and clutch assembly, but they didn't replace the CMC. Clutch was feeling great on the drive home, but the clutch pedal got stuck to the floor after 20 min of driving. Luckily this happened after I was engaged to first, so I was able pull over. I pulled the clutch pedal back up with my foot and it seemed to gain pressure again. This happened once more on my drive back to the dealer. Each time I pulled the clutch pedal out, it seem to be OK. Could this be CMC issue or air bubbles in the clutch line? It was a warmer day at +80F. Initially, the clutch pedal was very eager to come back to top and it got softer as the drive progressed.

07-03-2018, 03:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 14	How much is the stealership charging to replace the CSC or master cylinder?