Attention Owners of 2010 370Z - Clunk Noise from Rear of Vehicle

jgalloner · 10-21-2012, 11:30 AM

I purchased a 2010 Nissan 370Z new in early 2011. Recently it began making a significant "clunk" sound from the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied during low speeds (such as backing up).

I took the vehicle to the dealership to have them fix the issue. They had the car for 2 1/2 weeks. During that time, they replaced several parts, including rear axle shafts and rear differential. The sound did not change.

Eventually they determined that this sound is a "normal characteristic" of this model and year and returned the car to me.

To other owners of 2010 Nissan 370Zs: Do you hear this same sound from the rear of your car? Is this in fact a characteristic of this model/year?

I posted a video of it on youtube: Nissan370z - YouTube

The clunk is actually much louder in person than it appears to be on the video.

BeemaaZ · 10-21-2012, 11:39 AM

Never heard such a noise before on my 40th. If I were you get a second opinion from another dealership or a Nissan Master Mechanic.

homeryansta · 10-21-2012, 11:41 AM

uh.... something is wrong with your car. NOT normal.

snowhite370 · 10-21-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by homeryansta

uh.... something is wrong with your car. NOT normal.

sfearl1 · 10-21-2012, 12:13 PM

My 2010 doesn't make that noise. But the noise doesn't sound like anything catastrophic is wrong with it. Any vibrations or anything when brakes are being applied? Does the clunk only happen once when the brakes are applied (not a "cyclical clunk" as the wheel rotates)?

redline727 · 10-21-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jgalloner

I purchased a 2010 Nissan 370Z new in early 2011. Recently it began making a significant "clunk" sound from the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied during low speeds (such as backing up).

I took the vehicle to the dealership to have them fix the issue. They had the car for 2 1/2 weeks. During that time, they replaced several parts, including rear axle shafts and rear differential. The sound did not change.

Eventually they determined that this sound is a "normal characteristic" of this model and year and returned the car to me.

To other owners of 2010 Nissan 370Zs: Do you hear this same sound from the rear of your car? Is this in fact a characteristic of this model/year?

I posted a video of it on youtube: Nissan370z - YouTube

The clunk is actually much louder in person than it appears to be on the video.

To me it didn't sound like an axle or rear diff sound. It sounds like a braking sound like something loose with the clamping of your caliper on your pad. I wonder if it only happens under load, or if happened off the ground while on the lift as well?

LennyZCSD · 07-04-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by redline727

To me it didn't sound like an axle or rear diff sound. It sounds like a braking sound like something loose with the clamping of your caliper on your pad. I wonder if it only happens under load, or if happened off the ground while on the lift as well?

I also with a 2010 have a noise as this started at about 30,000 does it also by engaging and disengaging the clutch at low speeds I am bringing it in on Monday.
I believe it is from play in the splines

jgalloner · 10-21-2012, 12:31 PM

There are no noticeable vibrations, and the sound only happens when brakes are applied.

The dealership had a Regional Technician Specialist come up to look at the problem. They swapped rear rotors and wheels from another 370z, replaced rear axle shafts, rear differential, upper control arm. Sound didn't go away. After all this, they concluded that this is a characteristic of the model/year.

2010ZilverZ · 10-21-2012, 01:10 PM

Mine doesn't make that sound ...

Compdoc777 · 10-22-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jgalloner

There are no noticeable vibrations, and the sound only happens when brakes are applied.

The dealership had a Regional Technician Specialist come up to look at the problem. They swapped rear rotors and wheels from another 370z, replaced rear axle shafts, rear differential, upper control arm. Sound didn't go away. After all this, they concluded that this is a characteristic of the model/year.

Sound like the pads are worn or loose in the caliper or even a loose bolt holding a caliper.

Have they chandelier the pads?

DR_ · 10-21-2012, 01:27 PM

I agree that it sounds more the brakes. Pull up your parking brake and see if it still makes the sound. If not it is probably somethng with the parking brake adjustment.

nmjaxx9 · 10-21-2012, 01:50 PM

Oh I know this sound it comes when when I roll down a hill sometimes and hit the brakes, there is a throwback., but its normal

limited733 · 10-22-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_

I agree that it sounds more the brakes. Pull up your parking brake and see if it still makes the sound. If not it is probably somethng with the parking brake adjustment.

What do you mean probably is has to do something with the parking brake adjustment?How can i check it?I also have exactly the same problem!

EndyKwon · 10-21-2012, 01:49 PM

My 2011 makes a similar noise, every now and then I think that I got rear ended. But I always assumed it was my transmission acting funny.

invader19 · 10-21-2012, 01:51 PM

Clunk sound from trunk when fully stopped

But my sound is not as loud as yours. Also I will check if the sound can be heard outside the car. My sound is a small clunk heard from the rear from inside the cabin.

10-21-2012, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
jgalloner Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	Attention Owners of 2010 370Z - Clunk Noise from Rear of Vehicle I purchased a 2010 Nissan 370Z new in early 2011. Recently it began making a significant "clunk" sound from the rear of the vehicle when the brakes were applied during low speeds (such as backing up). I took the vehicle to the dealership to have them fix the issue. They had the car for 2 1/2 weeks. During that time, they replaced several parts, including rear axle shafts and rear differential. The sound did not change. Eventually they determined that this sound is a "normal characteristic" of this model and year and returned the car to me. To other owners of 2010 Nissan 370Zs: Do you hear this same sound from the rear of your car? Is this in fact a characteristic of this model/year? I posted a video of it on youtube: Nissan370z - YouTube The clunk is actually much louder in person than it appears to be on the video. DEpointfive0 likes this.

10-21-2012, 11:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 508	Never heard such a noise before on my 40th. If I were you get a second opinion from another dealership or a Nissan Master Mechanic. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here Last edited by BeemaaZ; 11-11-2012 at 05:58 PM.

10-21-2012, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 15	uh.... something is wrong with your car. NOT normal. Ghostvette likes this. __________________

10-21-2012, 12:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	My 2010 doesn't make that noise. But the noise doesn't sound like anything catastrophic is wrong with it. Any vibrations or anything when brakes are being applied? Does the clunk only happen once when the brakes are applied (not a "cyclical clunk" as the wheel rotates)? __________________ Scott

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10-21-2012, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
jgalloner Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	There are no noticeable vibrations, and the sound only happens when brakes are applied. The dealership had a Regional Technician Specialist come up to look at the problem. They swapped rear rotors and wheels from another 370z, replaced rear axle shafts, rear differential, upper control arm. Sound didn't go away. After all this, they concluded that this is a characteristic of the model/year.

10-21-2012, 01:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	Mine doesn't make that sound ...

10-21-2012, 01:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	I agree that it sounds more the brakes. Pull up your parking brake and see if it still makes the sound. If not it is probably somethng with the parking brake adjustment.

10-21-2012, 01:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Oh I know this sound it comes when when I roll down a hill sometimes and hit the brakes, there is a throwback., but its normal

10-21-2012, 01:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 430 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 14	My 2011 makes a similar noise, every now and then I think that I got rear ended. But I always assumed it was my transmission acting funny.

10-21-2012, 01:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
invader19 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 13	Clunk sound from trunk when fully stopped But my sound is not as loud as yours. Also I will check if the sound can be heard outside the car. My sound is a small clunk heard from the rear from inside the cabin.