Top Rattle & Vibration

dsmarks2002 · 11-15-2011, 12:21 PM

I went ahead and opened a complaint with Nissan North America, for whatever good that might to. At the very least I think they owe it to 370zr owners to evaluate the problem, and put together some procedures the service departments should try in order to address the problem. Sounds like it would be a great idea for them to get with Danny at Trophy Nissan and see what he's done. I'm not expecting perfection, but these are not cheap cars, and they don't have a lot of miles on them. I agree, Nissan still has a lot to learn about developing convertibles, and that might make my next car a BMW.

mcapuano1101 · 11-16-2011, 12:23 PM

dsmarks2002...what's your email? I'll scan & send you a copy of my vehicle report from Trophy. You could take to your dealer & ask them duplicate the repairs or at least check you cars issues against mine. I agree with you. I don't expect anything to be perfect, but these are not cheap cars. U can email me at mcapuano@staffelbach.com & I'll reply with the report. It's very detailed.

dsmarks2002 · 12-09-2011, 11:42 AM

Problem fixed, the squeak coming from the top was caused by the window not extending all they way to the weather strip and allowing it to flex. Dealer adjusted the window and that solved the issue. My other problem, the tonneau cover coming in contact with the top when lowering still remains to fixed completely, in colder weather it still touches. It did however take a call to Nissan consumer affairs to get the fix done. They had an engineer out to look at the last issue, thought they had it fixed, but not some much.

One down, and one to go

mcapuano1101 · 01-12-2012, 07:25 PM

As the person who started this thread I thought I should let everyone know that I've been back to the dealer with yet another new rattle coming from the passenger side. At this point my service advisor is as fed up with my screwball top as I am. This car has been in the shop a lot. I'm afraid to add up the total days/hours...would probably make me sick. Long story short. My new top - courtesy of Nissan will be here in about two weeks. Cost to Nissan is about 12 grand in parts alone...that's roughly 1/3 the cost of the car. I have to hand it to them. They really want me to be happy with it. Considering how much I'm paying for it, they should be. Here's hoping I don't get another lemmon & that they've made some improvements to the tops since 2010.

Joebarchuck · 01-28-2012, 01:05 PM

I still have the issue and have taken my car to the dealer where they fixed it and that fix lasted at best two months. I tried to identify the problem but I can't. What should be my next step?

mcapuano1101 · 01-29-2012, 04:48 PM

If you're still under warrenty I would pursue nissan for a new top. These quality issues seem to be most prevalent with the 2010 models. I think nissan is aware of it, otherwise they wouldn't have replaced mine. I didn't have to raise hell or anything...they just did it.

dsmarks2002 · 02-28-2012, 09:17 AM

Is the actual closing of the top smother. Mine always sort of "pops" as the first bow some into the windshield header, almost as if it's a little gavity assisted to close it. I don't actually have any premature wear on my top, but it sounds like this just flat out works better and I'd love to get a new one

TonySlimfast · 03-01-2012, 01:29 AM

Also had issues with the roadster:
1. top hitting the tonneau cover as it would open
2. After dropping the roadster on coilovers, i started to hear a squeaking noise only coming from the rear DRIVER side, (which originally, i thought was my damper was squeaking) but im sure its near the tonneau cover because if i tap or hit the hinges of the tonneau cover, near the trunk cover i can sorta hear the sound again. Plus i had a friend riding with me with half his body off the car listening for it.
3. I hear a different squeaking noise from both ends of the rear when i go up and down a driveway, it sounds like a chassis flex causing something squeak

I am thinking the the Roadster is not coilover friendly but that didnt bother me as much as problem 1 and 2
ANYways.. I Brought it to Nissan, told them my top was hitting the cover and it was making noise. They installed me a brand new top within 2 weeks (no questions or hassle, dealer said it was $15,000 to fix =X) . Got the car back, Top is now operating smoothly, no contacts with the cover. But , the squeaking noise slowly started to come back, and is now squeaking very often. I will be bringing the car back to nissan soon... i think it has something to do with or near the Tonneau Cover hinges

Joebarchuck · 03-02-2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonySlimfast

Also had issues with the roadster:
1. top hitting the tonneau cover as it would open
2. After dropping the roadster on coilovers, i started to hear a squeaking noise only coming from the rear DRIVER side, (which originally, i thought was my damper was squeaking) but im sure its near the tonneau cover because if i tap or hit the hinges of the tonneau cover, near the trunk cover i can sorta hear the sound again. Plus i had a friend riding with me with half his body off the car listening for it.
3. I hear a different squeaking noise from both ends of the rear when i go up and down a driveway, it sounds like a chassis flex causing something squeak

I am thinking the the Roadster is not coilover friendly but that didnt bother me as much as problem 1 and 2
ANYways.. I Brought it to Nissan, told them my top was hitting the cover and it was making noise. They installed me a brand new top within 2 weeks (no questions or hassle, dealer said it was $15,000 to fix =X) . Got the car back, Top is now operating smoothly, no contacts with the cover. But , the squeaking noise slowly started to come back, and is now squeaking very often. I will be bringing the car back to nissan soon... i think it has something to do with or near the Tonneau Cover hinges

What you are describing is exactly the same problem as my car but I don't have coilovers therefore I would say it has nothing to do with that. I have all three problems you describe.

I took it to Nissan and they changed some parts not the whole roof, there was no more sqeaking noise for a few months now, it is as bad as when I first took it to them.

The first time I took it to Nissan he had lubed up some parts and the noise went away. He did that in the meantime he was getting the parts. I think the solution is just lubbing up those parts every two months or so. The problem is I don't know which ones.

mcapuano1101 · 03-02-2012, 02:11 PM

I also have the squeak coming from the driver side of the cover...car has been at the dealer since yesterday. They say they've isolated & fixed the squeak. Getting a new clutch pedal as well. Mine started operating with a popping sound...so they're replacing it. I bought a brand new ford almost a month to the day after bringing home my Z. I've been back to the dealer ZERO times & had ZERO problems. I's solid as a rock. This may be my last Nissan. How sad?

Joebarchuck · 03-02-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcapuano1101

I also have the squeak coming from the driver side of the cover...car has been at the dealer since yesterday. They say they've isolated & fixed the squeak. Getting a new clutch pedal as well. Mine started operating with a popping sound...so they're replacing it. I bought a brand new ford almost a month to the day after bringing home my Z. I've been back to the dealer ZERO times & had ZERO problems. I's solid as a rock. This may be my last Nissan. How sad?

Well it's really only the roadster because my brother has the coupe and none of these issues exist.

Also, the Mustang convertible seems to have top noise issues. It hits all lower end car manufacturers as they just keep trying to cut costs...

Mize · 03-18-2012, 03:44 PM

I posted about this rattle behind the driver's side a couple years back. Still have it and I guess I'll try for a new top..

Mize · 03-18-2012, 04:29 PM

Holy cripes! After reading this thread I notice the standoff screw on the hinge assembly on the driver's side did NOT have a plastic cap, but the passenger side had one...switched the cap from the passenger side to the driver's side and the rattle was gone from the driver's side but now I had one on the passenger side!

Put a bit of duct tape over top of that screw on the passenger side (zipped tied it in place)...and now no rattle.

Wow.

Where do I get these screw caps?

Mize · 03-18-2012, 05:45 PM

Here's a pic of the bolt we're talking about:

Mize · 03-18-2012, 05:46 PM

Here is the opposite bolt without that black cap but covered with duct tape

01-28-2012, 01:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
Joebarchuck Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 202 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I still have the issue and have taken my car to the dealer where they fixed it and that fix lasted at best two months. I tried to identify the problem but I can't. What should be my next step? __________________ Red 2010 370Z Roadster: Stillen G3, Stillen Exhaust, Up-Rev Tune (312 RWHP), Eibach Pro Springs, 20mm spacers front and back, Rear Camber Kit, Tinted Windows, GT-R Start Button, Interior Mods

03-01-2012, 01:29 AM	#23 (permalink)
TonySlimfast Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nawlins' Posts: 158 Drives: 10' 370z black vert Rep Power: 14	Also had issues with the roadster: 1. top hitting the tonneau cover as it would open 2. After dropping the roadster on coilovers, i started to hear a squeaking noise only coming from the rear DRIVER side, (which originally, i thought was my damper was squeaking) but im sure its near the tonneau cover because if i tap or hit the hinges of the tonneau cover, near the trunk cover i can sorta hear the sound again. Plus i had a friend riding with me with half his body off the car listening for it. 3. I hear a different squeaking noise from both ends of the rear when i go up and down a driveway, it sounds like a chassis flex causing something squeak I am thinking the the Roadster is not coilover friendly but that didnt bother me as much as problem 1 and 2 ANYways.. I Brought it to Nissan, told them my top was hitting the cover and it was making noise. They installed me a brand new top within 2 weeks (no questions or hassle, dealer said it was $15,000 to fix =X) . Got the car back, Top is now operating smoothly, no contacts with the cover. But , the squeaking noise slowly started to come back, and is now squeaking very often. I will be bringing the car back to nissan soon... i think it has something to do with or near the Tonneau Cover hinges vman12 likes this.

03-18-2012, 05:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
Mize Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 144 Drives: '10 370zr rg tsn m6 Rep Power: 15	Here's a pic of the bolt we're talking about: ReeceZ and vman12 like this.

03-18-2012, 05:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
Mize Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 144 Drives: '10 370zr rg tsn m6 Rep Power: 15	Here is the opposite bolt without that black cap but covered with duct tape ReeceZ and vman12 like this.

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11-15-2011, 12:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
dsmarks2002 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 23 Drives: 370zr 7AT PlatGryMet Rep Power: 15	I went ahead and opened a complaint with Nissan North America, for whatever good that might to. At the very least I think they owe it to 370zr owners to evaluate the problem, and put together some procedures the service departments should try in order to address the problem. Sounds like it would be a great idea for them to get with Danny at Trophy Nissan and see what he's done. I'm not expecting perfection, but these are not cheap cars, and they don't have a lot of miles on them. I agree, Nissan still has a lot to learn about developing convertibles, and that might make my next car a BMW.

11-16-2011, 12:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
mcapuano1101 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	dsmarks2002...what's your email? I'll scan & send you a copy of my vehicle report from Trophy. You could take to your dealer & ask them duplicate the repairs or at least check you cars issues against mine. I agree with you. I don't expect anything to be perfect, but these are not cheap cars. U can email me at mcapuano@staffelbach.com & I'll reply with the report. It's very detailed.

12-09-2011, 11:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
dsmarks2002 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 23 Drives: 370zr 7AT PlatGryMet Rep Power: 15	Problem fixed, the squeak coming from the top was caused by the window not extending all they way to the weather strip and allowing it to flex. Dealer adjusted the window and that solved the issue. My other problem, the tonneau cover coming in contact with the top when lowering still remains to fixed completely, in colder weather it still touches. It did however take a call to Nissan consumer affairs to get the fix done. They had an engineer out to look at the last issue, thought they had it fixed, but not some much. One down, and one to go

01-12-2012, 07:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
mcapuano1101 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	As the person who started this thread I thought I should let everyone know that I've been back to the dealer with yet another new rattle coming from the passenger side. At this point my service advisor is as fed up with my screwball top as I am. This car has been in the shop a lot. I'm afraid to add up the total days/hours...would probably make me sick. Long story short. My new top - courtesy of Nissan will be here in about two weeks. Cost to Nissan is about 12 grand in parts alone...that's roughly 1/3 the cost of the car. I have to hand it to them. They really want me to be happy with it. Considering how much I'm paying for it, they should be. Here's hoping I don't get another lemmon & that they've made some improvements to the tops since 2010.

01-29-2012, 04:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
mcapuano1101 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	If you're still under warrenty I would pursue nissan for a new top. These quality issues seem to be most prevalent with the 2010 models. I think nissan is aware of it, otherwise they wouldn't have replaced mine. I didn't have to raise hell or anything...they just did it.

02-28-2012, 09:17 AM	#22 (permalink)
dsmarks2002 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 23 Drives: 370zr 7AT PlatGryMet Rep Power: 15	Is the actual closing of the top smother. Mine always sort of "pops" as the first bow some into the windshield header, almost as if it's a little gavity assisted to close it. I don't actually have any premature wear on my top, but it sounds like this just flat out works better and I'd love to get a new one

03-02-2012, 02:11 PM	#25 (permalink)
mcapuano1101 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	I also have the squeak coming from the driver side of the cover...car has been at the dealer since yesterday. They say they've isolated & fixed the squeak. Getting a new clutch pedal as well. Mine started operating with a popping sound...so they're replacing it. I bought a brand new ford almost a month to the day after bringing home my Z. I've been back to the dealer ZERO times & had ZERO problems. I's solid as a rock. This may be my last Nissan. How sad?

03-18-2012, 03:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
Mize Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 144 Drives: '10 370zr rg tsn m6 Rep Power: 15	I posted about this rattle behind the driver's side a couple years back. Still have it and I guess I'll try for a new top..

03-18-2012, 04:29 PM	#28 (permalink)
Mize Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 144 Drives: '10 370zr rg tsn m6 Rep Power: 15	Holy cripes! After reading this thread I notice the standoff screw on the hinge assembly on the driver's side did NOT have a plastic cap, but the passenger side had one...switched the cap from the passenger side to the driver's side and the rattle was gone from the driver's side but now I had one on the passenger side! Put a bit of duct tape over top of that screw on the passenger side (zipped tied it in place)...and now no rattle. Wow. Where do I get these screw caps?