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2006 Nissan 350Z repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (11%)

Chart based on 57 repairs.
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2006 Nissan 350Z repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Nissan 350Z

Engine not specified

Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

21000 mi

US $10
Convertible top would not store in boot. Stopped about 5 inches short of stowage. 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Nissan 350Z in Singapore
Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
Jun 2014

70060 mi

$2000
The front end of the car would knock severely whenever the car went over a hump. The car was also handling quite poorly. Once the front shocks were replaced together the front suspension link, things improved drastically. 
Oct 2014

71500 mi

$400
Car ride was bouncy. Replaced the rear shocks using OEM parts.  Also, driver door handle broke off. Had to ship one from Japan through my friend. Dealer said it would take 3 months by ship and 3 weeks by air. I didn't waste anytime with them. 
Nov 2014

71700 mi
Engine light on, replaced one sensor. Engine warn light came on again. Two sensors were replaced. 
Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012

57500 mi
Replaced failing clutch master cylinder Trunk latch failed. Trunk lid could not be closed 
Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012

60000 mi

US $90
Exterior door handle broke. Both the mechanism inside the door handle broke apart as well as the exterior housing part of the handle. It is all plastic and a bit weak. Was moderately easy to fix. Nissan dealer tried to hustle me on price. Door grab is painted with a soft touch latex material. It is very weak and scratches of easily. Entirely cosmetic but looks bad. 
Nissan 350Z in Nevada, United States
Feb 2009 - Jul 2010
Sep 2009

46000 mi
Have had the excessive oil consumption issue since new. Finally after numerous tests the dealer admitted and replaced full engine assembly under warranty per TSB. 
Nissan 350Z in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2011
Sep 2010

42000 mi
6th gear syncro was going bad. Nissan replaced this under warranty without problem. I try not to drive my car too hard. It shows because the clutch was still in excellent condition but 6th gear decided to let go. New trans is very smooth. 
Nissan 350Z in Hawaii, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2014
Aug 2010

38000 mi
Engine consuming oil more than 1 quart between oil changes. Common issue with '06 models. 
Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States
- Jun 2008
Jun 2008

59000 mi
Warranty replacement of entire engine due to oil consumption- TSB issues by Nissan re: "Revup Engine oil consumption" 
Nissan 350Z in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Feb 2014

88000 mi

US $150
Tire peessure sensor 
Dec 2015

98000 mi

US $300
TPMS sensor 
Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013

112800 mi
Replaced fan shroud, Missed during accident repair Replaced serpentine belts 
Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

95000 mi

US $40
Overheating changed out broken thermostat. 
Nissan 350Z in Michigan, United States
Dec 2015 - May 2017
May 2017

78000 mi

US $600
New rear tires after 35000 miles. New rear pads , not rotors as garaged winters. 
Nissan 350Z in Washington, United States
Nov 2008 - Nov 2009
Dec 2008

18000 mi
TPMS not responding. Dealer "reset" the sensor. All sensors report tire pressure fine now. 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Nov 2011
Feb 2009

11000 mi
Weather strip on the top of the rear window was coming unclipped. Repaired by dealer Transmission replaced due to synchro failing causing grinding and hanging up going into 5th gear 
Dec 2009

16000 mi
Grinding when downshifting from 6th to 5th. Dealer replicated the problem. Another transmission ordered. Tachometer quit working for approx. 5 minutes. Has been working fine since. Dealer unable to replicate problem Transmission replaced for the second time. Grinding when shifting 6th to 5th. 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

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

Nissan 350Z in Arizona, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014

75000 mi

US $300
replace pressure sensor in tire 
Jun 2018

114000 mi

US $200
Replaced oil sensor connected to oil pressure gauge 
Nissan 350Z in California, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2012
Jul 2010

59000 mi
valve cover gasket leaking oil. 
Jun 2011

70000 mi

US $1000
Radiator was clogged and needed to be replaced. 
Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

162000 mi

US $1200
a/c compressor broken, replaced compressor, condensor, refrigerant 
Nissan 350Z in California, United States
- Nov 2006
Jan 2006

602 mi
Reset Driver side window switch to correct problem with window dropping after going all the way up. 
Nov 2006

10148 mi
Replace Driver side window motor to correct problem with window dropping after going all the way up. 
Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

94000 mi

US $1000
Rear shock was replaced 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Nissan 350Z in Nevada, United States
Sep 2014 - Apr 2017
Apr 2015

20000 mi
The hydraulic failure was noted on my vacation return in spring 2015 when the clutch pedal would not return and the car was towed for repair.  
Jul 2015

20200 mi

US $900
Convertible top would not fold down. 
Apr 2017

24000 mi

US $1400
Replace clutch. 350Z was 'stored' for extended time; no return on clutch hydraulics, fixed but left without full pressure plate action, slipping caused excessive wear. 
Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2016
Jul 2012

46000 mi

US $400
Car overheated. First replaced the thermostat (not the problem). Fan motors replaced by Nissan under extended warranty. Had to order fan motors. Supplied loaner car at no charge. 
Nissan 350Z in Maryland, United States
Nov 2008 - Nov 2010
Oct 2008

25500 mi
Replace window motors. Both stopped automatically dropping when door was openned. 
Nov 2008

26000 mi
Passenger side rear speaker stopped functioning. 
Jan 2009

27100 mi
Convertible top started to wear through where it folds up. Dealer has replaced the top free. While replacing the top they discovered the frame spot welds were bad too and replaced the entire frame as well. 
Apr 2009

29000 mi

US $400
Had the door window adjusted and the 30000 mile maintenance done. They changed the oil, coolant inspected everything. 
Nov 2010

37000 mi
Convert top tearing for the second time. Top replaced a year and a half ago but no longer under warrentee. Dealer wanted to charge me to replace. I took car to carmax. 
Nissan 350Z in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Sep 2019
Oct 2015

63840 mi

C $700
Convertible top ripped. Required replacement, other than rip, top in great shape 
Mar 2018

77500 mi

C $100
Replaced master and slave cylinder for clutch. 
Nissan 350Z in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2013
Oct 2010

54000 mi

US $75
The convertible top developed a 6 inch tear on the driver's side just above the rear corner of the window at the seam. Taken to a body shop who applied a nice patch that is holding up well. 
Jan 2011

59900 mi
Purchased this a certified used vehicle in Aug 2010. At about 3200 miles since purchase the change oil and filter alarm came on. Dipstick dry. Seems to be symptomatic of excessive oil consumption. Dealer will re-eval in 1000 mi. 
Mar 2011

56000 mi

US $2000
Car found to have significant oil consumption per TSB NTB07-088D. Short block engine replaced without fuss by dealer under original powertrain warranty @ 56000 miles. Convertible top developed one spontaneous tear in 6/10, patched. In 2/11 noted another spontaneous tear, opted to replace the top with a stayfast cloth top, 3rd party, vs manufacturer vinyl. Love it so far. 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible

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

Nissan 350Z in Florida, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

84000 mi

US $1700
New compressor and other parts 
Nissan 350Z in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2015
May 2010

38000 mi
Overheating. Cooling fans not working. 
Nov 2015

122900 mi
Drivers door will not open from outside Convertible top will not retract 
Nissan 350Z in Colorado, United States
Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Feb 2014

48300 mi
Burning smell noticed during driving, turned out to be oil being burned by the engine. The oil was leaking through a defective valve cover. 
Nissan 350Z in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2008 - Feb 2014
Jan 2009

42000 mi
The fuel door button (lower left dash) wouldn't release the fuel door. The ENTIRE dash had to be removed to replace a relay?-There is no manual release, such as in the trunk as there is on GM products. 
Nov 2013

144100 mi

US $366
One Motor for the top 

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