Just got a 370z :(

Black-X · 09-01-2012, 01:09 PM

Hi everyone,

Just picked up a used 2010 370z last weekend and noticed some loud noises from the tranny/clutch area when starting off in 1st gear and also when shutting the car off with the clutch out (no rattle noise when the clutch is pushed in and turned off). Figured a TO bearing or clutch chatter but had it checked at a local Nissan dealership to be sure. The tech thought the same thing but Nissan's tech line said to replace the transmission under warranty. Ok, cool but I still don't think the tranny is the issue..

I drove home from the dealership and got a call that my aunt who lives next door had a stroke so I came home, went to her house, got her purse and other needed info, then headed out for the hospital. Noticed on the way out of my driveway the clutch felt soft. A couple of gear changes later, the pedal was stuck to the floor. Had it towed to Nissan and I checked the clutch fluid to see if it was a CMC or CSC failure but the fluid was still full.

So week one has been, interesting, to say the least. On a brighter note, my local dealership has been awesome even though I didn't get the car there and they have me in a new 2D Altima for my rental/loaner. They are still going to be replacing the transmission and I'm hoping the clutch issue will be covered under warranty too but service said we would have to see once it was apart for the tranny swap. So far, this dealership pretty much has earned my business for future service and a new car whenever I get another (almost traded the Z on a Maxima yesterday after their offer on my Z).

09-01-2012, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Black-X Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: KY Posts: 4 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 12	Just got a 370z :( Hi everyone, Just picked up a used 2010 370z last weekend and noticed some loud noises from the tranny/clutch area when starting off in 1st gear and also when shutting the car off with the clutch out (no rattle noise when the clutch is pushed in and turned off). Figured a TO bearing or clutch chatter but had it checked at a local Nissan dealership to be sure. The tech thought the same thing but Nissan's tech line said to replace the transmission under warranty. Ok, cool but I still don't think the tranny is the issue.. I drove home from the dealership and got a call that my aunt who lives next door had a stroke so I came home, went to her house, got her purse and other needed info, then headed out for the hospital. Noticed on the way out of my driveway the clutch felt soft. A couple of gear changes later, the pedal was stuck to the floor. Had it towed to Nissan and I checked the clutch fluid to see if it was a CMC or CSC failure but the fluid was still full. So week one has been, interesting, to say the least. On a brighter note, my local dealership has been awesome even though I didn't get the car there and they have me in a new 2D Altima for my rental/loaner. They are still going to be replacing the transmission and I'm hoping the clutch issue will be covered under warranty too but service said we would have to see once it was apart for the tranny swap. So far, this dealership pretty much has earned my business for future service and a new car whenever I get another (almost traded the Z on a Maxima yesterday after their offer on my Z).