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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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Chart based on 72 repairs.
2005 Nissan Z suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (31%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 13 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
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 48360 mi | replacement bottom drag link |
| 34000 mi | replaced both rear hub bearings due to premature wear. |
| 35200 mi US $100 |
Rear right hub bearing went out shortly after installing a wheel spacer to provide a clearance between the wheel and aftermarket caliper(akebono bbk). The new bearing only lasted three months before went bad again. |
2005 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 70000 mi US $280 |
Rear struts replaced. I didn't notice while driving. |
| 75700 mi US $480 |
Broken stabilizer. |
| 39000 mi US $50 |
Rear axle was making a clicking noise. The axle nuts needed to be tightend. After tightening the nuts the clicking noise went away. My shop billed me $50 to thighten them. |
| 66000 mi US $1000 |
Struts and shocks were leaking hydraulic fluid and the back two had lost all preassure. All 4 had to be replaced, $1000. Another $300 to do the 60K service. |
2005 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 7400 mi | Clunking sound when going over bumps coming from rear pass. side. Reported to dealer during previous 2 visits but they couldn't hear it. Finally had mechanic ride with me, who immediately recognized the noise as a bad strut-replaced strut-no noise. |
| 175000 mi US $1500 |
Needed to replace control arms front and rear. |
| 194000 mi US $800 |
Power steering stopped working replaced lower |
| 200000 mi US $3000 |
Struts replaced 3 times |
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