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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (46%)

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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

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

73000 mi

US $150
replaced driver side window motor 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

20000 mi

US $110
Passenger side window switch 
68200 mi Electric window motor replaced 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

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

122300 mi

US $1000
Taillights had to be rewired, which caused the starter to burn out. 
34000 mi reset srs airbag warning light (blinking) as per service manual. 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

5000 mi Passenger window motor was under a service bulletin -- had this fixed 
40000 mi

US $1200
Convertible top motor #5 failed (apparently fairly common). Replaced. 
112000 mi

US $1100
Brake lights working intermittently (which actually ended up being directly related to the convertible top issues) 
40000 mi Dealer replaced driver's seat side airbag and diagnostic unit for the 4th time, at no cost to owner. 
43000 mi Airbag light on again. Problem with driver's seat side airbag. Replaced 4 times already, over 4 years. Said they'd contact Nissan and then call me. 
118000 mi

US $600
Airbag Light turn off 
192000 mi

US $50
Replaced driver window motor Replaced driver seat motor switch 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

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

12000 mi

US $120
Primary driver noticed that A/C was not cold enough on hot days. Mechanic, unable to find a leak, suggested to fill up coolant. So far, that solution has worked adequately. 
17000 mi

US $60
The car's A/C apparently has a tiny leak, because it no longer blew cool air. Our mechanic urged us NOT to try to find it, and to replace the Freon periodically instead. 

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2005 Nissan Z Electrical Problems

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