2005 Nissan Z Nissan Z 2005

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2005 Nissan Z repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

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2005 Nissan Z body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

49000 mi

US $850
Repair driver's seat mounting points. 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

6500 mi

US $67
Replace floor mats - driver's side mat worn under accelerator. 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

141000 mi

US $350
Left side trunk gasket had rust under the gasket spreading down towards the tail light housing. 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

24000 mi Torn convertible top (on seams). Replaced under warranty. 
36000 mi Torn convertible top (on seams again) replaced under warranty - again. 
112000 mi

US $1100
Convertible top not working (intermittent) 
7096 mi Inside pass. door handle not working - cable popped out and was reattached. Center glove box latch sticking - cleaned latch. 
18000 mi The top has developed 2 tears, not due to mishandling. 
177700 mi

US $1300
Convertible Top Replacement 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

55000 mi

US $1500
Replace converible top motor, brakes 
101000 mi Car in relatively pristine condition. I am told the convertible top, which has been catching when opening or closing needs to be totally replaced at over $12,000 cost. The top has never been damaged. They say the problem in "the fifth bow". 

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2005 Nissan Z Body Problems

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