2009 Nissan 370Z Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 17%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,150miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Nissan 370Z, 17% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,150 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10586461, filed 2014-05, 36,500 miles“I got into my car in the garage and tried to start it by first pushing the clutch and pressing the start button. While pushing the clutch down, it fell to the floor and stayed there and never came back up. I have to lift it with my left foot.”
NHTSA complaint #10967085, filed 2017-03, 24,495 miles“At around the md border, when driving home to nj from tn, the clutch stuck to the floor. I couldn't change out of 6th gear, so I had to drive from that point without slowing enough to have to change gears or stopping. After I got off at my exit and hit a stop light, I forced it out of 6th gear before it stalled, then pumped the clutch (pressing it then lifting it back up with my foot) until I was able to get it into 1st then 3rd gear and I drove it most of the way to cherry hill Nissan in 3rd gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10865082, filed 2016-05, 39,000 miles“The csc (clutch slave cylinder) failed when I was driving leaving me without any power. I cant drive my car anymore and I need to get the transmission dropped to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10851755, filed 2016-03, 124,000 miles“Clutch lines were designed to close to my cars catalytic converter.. Leading to clutch fluid boiling while im on the highway going 65-70 when appropriate. I push down on clutch and it sticks to the floor, I can barely shift this isnt safe.. The problem could only be resolved after replacing the whole clutch set up and Nissan covered the parts but I spent nearly $1000 in labor, on a car I just bought a month or so ago.. Im trying not to regret my choice of a car. They covered the parts for a reason.. Think on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10491677, filed 2013-01, 49,072 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192615Aug 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be…
- 10192530Feb 26, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: The clutch pedal on an applied vehicle does not return to its normal (rested) position after being depressed to the floor OR the customer states the clutch pedal…
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
- 10192346Apr 7, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10051926Apr 10, 2013Nissan: clutch pedal does not return to rest position.
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Nissan 370Z
88 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Nissan 370Z
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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