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Nissan Z repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 533 repairs.
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Nissan Z engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 140 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Nissan 370Z 2dr Convertible

332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

21543 mi replaced ignition actuator 

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2009 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch

332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

30000 mi

US $250
O2 sensor needed to be replaced. 

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2009 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch

332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

52000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor had to be replaced. Service Engine light came on 
18000 mi Engine light on...car can't be driven. Car would not drive. Problem in engine...could not find out why. System worked itself out. 
29000 mi Car was making a constant ticking noise. Took to dealer multiply times and they couldn't find it. Finally went to another dealer that pinpointed the VVEL valve. After replacing it,ticking sound still heard. Have to replace cylinder head next 
60000 mi Check engine light 
59000 mi check engine light was on. Mechanic reset and we'll see if it goes back on and proceed from there. check engine light is back on -- not driving it at the moment, so haven't taken it back to the shop. 
59000 mi

US $600
check engine light was on -- random misfire code. Mechanic suggested replacing spark plugs as repair most likely to fix the cause of the misfire code. Haven't been driving it much, will report back if check engine light comes back on. July 3rd, 2018: No further problems with the check engine light, and the car is running well. 

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2008 Nissan 350Z

Engine not specified

15000 mi Throttle body bank replaced for the second time 

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2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

23200 mi Intermittent RPM-dependent ticking sound coming from deep inside the console. 
28550 mi Dealer replaced "Mass Airflow Sensor" This was covered under a Nissan extended warranty as the car is over 36 months old. Dealer replaced "Mass Airflow Sensor" This was covered under a Nissan extended warranty as the car is over 36 months old. 
71000 mi Replaced a single O2 sensor that was faulty to pass smog. 
69840 mi

C $800
Replaced cAts 
75000 mi

US $50
Leaking head gaskets replaced, and leaking exhaust manifold gasket replaced. 
79000 mi Right bank catalytic converter failed. Replaced under warranty. 
80000 mi Left bank catalytic converter failed. Replaced under warranty. 

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2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

47000 mi

US $1750
Mechanic discovered pinhole leak in hose 

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2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

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

87000 mi

US $200
Replaced oil gallery gaskets due to falure causing low oil pressure 

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2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible

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

58000 mi

US $29
Oil pressure sensor 

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2006.5 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

28567 mi Replaced radiator fan 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

95000 mi

US $40
Overheating changed out broken thermostat. 
38000 mi Engine consuming oil more than 1 quart between oil changes. Common issue with '06 models. 
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. 
71700 mi Engine light on, replaced one sensor. Engine warn light came on again. Two sensors were replaced. 
112800 mi Replaced serpentine belts 
59000 mi Warranty replacement of entire engine due to oil consumption- TSB issues by Nissan re: "Revup Engine oil consumption" 
21000 miles and no cost for repairs. Engine continuously burning oil since 15000 miles. Dealership offered to replace engine due to like bulletins 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

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

59000 mi valve cover gasket leaking oil. 
70000 mi

US $1000
Radiator was clogged and needed to be replaced. 
114000 mi

US $200
Replaced oil sensor connected to oil pressure gauge 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

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. 
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. 
56000 mi 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. 

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2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible

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

38000 mi Overheating. Cooling fans not working. 
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. 

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2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

77000 mi

US $425
Engine cooling fan not working. Cooling fan assembly has been replaced. 

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2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

37500 mi

US $80
fan belt remove and replace 
37000 mi overheated on hot day, ac on, expelled coolant. added coolant, no hot days recently. 

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2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

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

64000 mi

US $600
The camshaft position sensor died while I was driving on the highway. The car shut off after all the CEL's flashed. The car then had to be driven in limp mode until it was repaired. 
103000 mi

US $120
There was ana exhaust leak at the weld connecting the exhaust pipe to the muffler. I purchased a catback system online and had it installed. 
70000 mi

US $500
Overheating. Thermostat changed and once over from the dealership. Not the best service. 
75700 mi

US $480
Warning tones came on. Took it to the shop looks like one of the sensors were bad. Had it replaced 

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2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

44000 mi Check engine light on; code was P1283 - O2 sensor. Dealer ordered the sensor. Installed O2 sensor; problem again in 10 miles. Adjusted idle; problem again in 10 more miles. 2nd dealer ordered replacement catalytic converter. Replaced catalytic converter which had "bracket cracked at weld". Solved the problem. 
45000 mi Replaced under warranty - Camshaft Position Sensor. Symptoms were: 3 warning lights on - Service Engine, SLIP, TCS Off - difficult to start. 
11000 mi Driving on freeway, car overheated. Towed to dealership. Dealership called the next day to say that cooling fan motor was replaced. <1 week prior rec'd letter from Nissan extending warranty for the exact item. Dealer said Nissan won't pay for towing. 
18000 mi

US $32
Replaced both drive belts due to cracking. 
69000 mi

US $480
Temperature Gauge Broke, Car overheated on the highway. Engine froze, needed to be towed. 
81300 mi

US $650
Exhaust muffler and midpipe replaced. 
118000 mi

US $600
2 02 Sensor 
129000 mi

US $200
Replace Thermostat. 
152300 mi

US $3000
New Clutch 

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2004 Nissan 350Z

Engine not specified

32860 mi Oil consumption test, and test failed. 

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2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

62620 mi

€150
Leaking valve cover oil seals replaced. 
85000 mi

US $2000
Head gasket replacement 
95000 mi

US $40
Replaced serpentine belts as they were squeaking 
100000 mi

US $90
Bank #1 camshaft position sensor failed, used code reader to diagnose problem 
65000 mi

US $430
Fuel Damper replaced. Replacing Fuel Dampers 
62000 mi

US $125
Shutter valve not working properly. Self diagnosis after reading responses on 350Z forums. Dealer fixed the problem and I paid for the total cost. 
71000 mi

US $600
350Z threw a SEL. Mechanic diagnosed it as a P1283/1284 code. Rear 02 sensor was replaced, but SEL continued to show. Spark plugs replaced, however, a new code appeared; P1273 P1273 code was diagnosed. Possible exhaust manifold leak. Gaskets replaced, code reset, but after mechanic drove it, code reappeared. Mechanic then found NTB04-26 which states the "Self Learning must be cleared or the DTC may be stored again." 

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2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

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

89300 mi

US $556
Mass airflow sensor was bad and replaced. It has been dirty or bad since I bought the car because an intermittent rough idle was resolved, for the first time since I've owned the car, with the mass airflow sensor replacement. 
115000 mi

US $1300
Plug change. Oil leak from cam covers fixed. Also cam position sensor. 
91000 mi

US $200
Serpentine belt snapped and was replaced. 
21714 mi Fuel vapor hose fixed per recall on the fuel hose. 
92000 mi

US $2000
Rear main seal leak repair 

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2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

81000 mi

US $21
I replaced the thermostat but had burp the radiator at least 4 times before it wouldn`t overheat. 
82000 mi I had to replace right cam position sensor 
95000 mi

US $60
Preventive maintenance, decided to replace original spark plugs, installed new Bosch Platinum 2. New potential problem discovered, have oil in spark plug well, from what I read online, there are some gaskets in valve cover leaking. 
105000 mi

US $650
Radiator developed a leak, replaced the radiator 
64000 mi Electric throttle replacement 
87000 mi

US $800
Water pump and thermostat 
131000 mi

US $350
Cylinder 3 ignition coil went out causing misfire 
83000 mi

US $12
While changing spark plugs, discovered oil in #3 spark plug well. A Nissan mech advised to let it be. So I did. 
93300 mi

US $550
Anti theft system failure. Car wouldn't start. Had to cut new keys and replace module. A week later failed again, repaired again at no additional cost. 
65000 mi thermostat replaced Radiator hose 
59300 mi

US $2500
Clutch and flywheel 

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2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible

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

53320 mi

C $133
Service Engine Soon light came on possibly due to loose filler cap. Manual says light will go out after a few trips but 500 miles later was still on and reset methods found on the internet would not put it out. 
56420 mi

C $70
Check engine light came on because gas cap was loose. After several trips it did not go out so took car to dealer to clear code in computer. 

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2004 Nissan 350Z 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

84300 mi

£650
OEM Exhaust replaced from catalytic converters back which included the Y pipe as all 3 parts had failed & car would not pass yearly MOT. 

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2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

63000 mi

US $300
Leaking antifreeze. Radiator had split at the bottom. Had to be replaced. 
91000 mi

US $400
Replaced the cam position sensors. This SHOULD have been covered under a recall as my car displayed the described symptoms where the motor will die in traffic, thereby causing loss of any/all power functions and no power. Nissan refused to pay. 
58500 mi

US $230
Thermostat was not closing keeping the revs up and the check engine light on. 
65000 mi

US $800
Cold air intake incorrectly installed by dealer, crushed O2 sensor caused cylinders 1,3,5 to misfire repeatedly, consume oil, and foul the intake manifold.  
71000 mi

US $60
Oil pressure sensor replaced 
92000 mi

US $60
replace bank 2 oxygen sensor 
96000 mi

US $60
Replace bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor 
140300 mi

US $130
The sending unit for the oil pressure gauge went out. Replaced it during an oil change. Simple proceedure. 
161000 mi

US $200
Car started feeling like it was running on 5 cyl so I replaced the spark plugs, broke a coil pack extracting it and had to replace that too 
94300 mi

US $95
Replaced Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1. Sensor failed after autocross event with very bumpy surface. Suspension is heavily modified. Replaced DIY, 15 mins. Replaced Camshaft Position Sensor Bank 1. Sensor failed after autocross event with very bumpy surface. Suspension is heavily modified. Replaced DIY, 15 mins. 
100700 mi

US $60
Noticed predetonation noise 1st gear from stops. Iridium plugs electrode worn, heavy ash deposits. Replaced. Random misfire hours later. Random miss persists for a day, checked plugs, fuel pressure, ok. Problem gone, no conclusions. 
105000 mi Oil consumption appears to have damaged the converters. No MIL. WOT produces noticeable odors. Excessive cabin temps noted after 20 min drive. Performed cat efficiency test with emissions analyzer, recommend replacement and HO2s eff test. 
109000 mi Earlier oil consumption might have damaged catalytic converters. The converters still smell like fire and brimstone under WOT, this may be due to the stripped interior. Being converted into a track-only car. 
143500 mi

US $45
The engine started misfiring and gave a CEL code. Did not get the code checked, but figured the spark plugs need replacing. Replace spark plugs with NGK Laser Platinum Spark Plug (PLFR5A-11). After installation, worked just fine. 
160000 mi

US $75
Bad Cam sensor(s) was causing a check engine light. Also noted a bad knock sensor which caused rough idle and bad starts. Replaced both cam sensors and it fixed the issue with the engine light on both the cam and knock sensors. 
94000 mi

US $3000
Replaced plugs and notice oil in cylinders, had to replace valve cover gaskets / seals. 
130000 mi

US $95
Car stalled / hard to restart due to failed bank 1 camshaft position sensor. Sensor replaced. 
132000 mi

US $5
Small rubber bumper on clutch pedal that engages lower starter interrupt switch broke into pieces. Car unable to start with that bumper missing. Replaced with body panel retainer of same diameter. 
132000 mi

US $56
Coil pack failure on #4 
139000 mi

US $200
Crack in top of radiator tank. Replaced radiator. 
140000 mi

US $10
Pedal position sensor error code. Would not start. Replaced rubber pedal spacer. 
64000 mi

US $100
Under normal driving, noticed car begin to overheat and coolant leak. Car was towed to dealer. Parts weren't in stock. Took 4 days and was given rental car for 2. Picked up car in perfect condition.  
70000 mi

US $100
Car stalled multiple times in a row thus leaving the car inoperable. Was towed to dealer. Told problem was crank position sensor.  
62000 mi

US $10
Check engine light came on due to faulty camshaft sensor. This in turn caused the traction control to fail.  
114300 mi

US $490
Car was leaking oil and running poorly. Replaced plugs, cleaned fuel system and gas tank, replaced passenger valve cover gasket, and reset ecu. 
120000 mi

US $150
Car went into fail-safe mode with trouble codes P1122 & P1128. Troubleshooting concluded throttle-body required replacement. Cars runs fine. 
222000 mi

US $340
Oil pressure gauge shows maximum oil pressure. No fluctuation except when car is off or on. Also had Oil Change. 
226000 mi

US $1500
Gaskets on Valve Covers Leaked down into Spark Plugs, Spark plugs 1st change, Oil pressure sending unit replaced.  
237000 mi

US $880
Cam and Crank Sensors replaced when errors showed up on Cam sensor. Crank sensor previously replaced per recall. 
141000 mi

US $200
O2 sensor replacement 
115000 mi

US $65
Discovered a very small oil leak under the car, further investigation showed it was coming from near the oil filter. Online searches showed trends of an OIL COOLER gasket leaking. Repair was barely more than a standard oil change. 
140000 mi

US $100
Exhaust muffler broke, Installed a new system. 
200000 mi Timing chain tensioner begun the classic VQ35 rattle. Didn't feel like spending the money or time on it, and needed a bigger car anyway, so I sold it as is. 
48485 mi

US $100
New fan/drive belts. 
79000 mi

US $600
Faulty Cam shaft position sensors 
92000 mi

US $325
Replace one oxygen sensor. 
96900 mi

US $250
Replaced gasket on oil pump. Oil was leaking through the worn gasket. 
106000 mi

US $285
Misfiring on cylinder #3.Problem repaired by replacing coil pack 
120000 mi

US $250
Heat shield cracked. 
96000 mi Error codes for difference of key, camshaft position sensor, and knock sensor. 
86900 mi

US $900
The oils seals on all the spark plugs were leaking. The oil seals are non-replaceable, therefore 2 new valve covers were replaced. The oils seals on all the spark plugs were leaking. The oil seals are non-replaceable, therefore 2 new valve covers were replaced. 
82200 mi

US $110
Overheating caused several CELs. No obvious problems, so the dealer checked it out. Found a defective radiator cap and i replaced it. 
94300 mi

US $125
CEL indicated a problem and running a scan revealed the cam position sensor (bank 1) was going out. Purchased a replacement and completed the repair myself. 
98000 mi

US $250
Leaky valve cover- cannot replace gasket. New valve cover required for left bank. NGK spark plugs replaced for 100K service Fuel injectors replaced with new units. No problems at all with the old ones. These injectors were balanced and blueprinted for the VQ35DE and racing. Swapped engines for racing and wasn't going to use these, so I elected to swap them out. BTW- no appreciable changes or increases in MPG, throttle response or output. Those Nissan injectors work pretty well and are very durable. 
90000 mi

US $55
Camshaft Position Sensor (phase 2) failed. I diagnosed with my OBDII scanned (had a check engine light). Replaced myself, cost for parts and general supplies was 55 for the sensor. 
130000 mi

US $180
Engine would not idle after start. Would die immediately. TSB. Dealer wanted to charge more than $500 for a new throttle body. Took the car to Z Car Garage, he solved the problem by cleaning the existing throttle body. 
142300 mi

US $647
Engine would not spin up beyond idle. Replaced throttle body, replaced belts, clean air filter. 
146000 mi

US $600
Engine stutter when first starting to accelerate. Replaced mass air flow sensor. 
156000 mi

US $950
cam and crank sensors replacement. 

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2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch

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

139900 mi

US $1600
Replaced exhaust sensors 
57000 mi

US $1200
Dealer Replaced Thermostat and Radiator. 
68000 mi

US $1200
Dealer replaced Engine Harness. 
77000 mi

US $1200
Dealer replaced Crankshaft sensor and Cam Sensors (both banks) 
102000 mi

US $1300
Brought car in to replace spark plugs. Nissan found oil in spark plugs 5 & 6. Valve Covers need replacing as well as Valve Cover Gaskets. 
74600 mi

US $1200
exhaust system rusted and broke in front of the muffler. Purchased and had a Borla stainless steel true dual exhaust system installed from cat back. 
88000 mi

US $100
replaced exhaust system gaskets between catalytic converter and exhaust pipe 
45000 mi

US $30
check engine light came on. Car was in shop for oil change. Tech read code as fuel temp sensor. Reset computer, code has not returned. 
75000 mi

US $250
Engine overheat resulting from a failed water pump. Replaced pump, thermostat and both drive belts. Changed oil and filter. Problem reported earlier. Spark plugs have since been replaced by self. Cost 60.00. 1.0 hour 

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