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%)

Chart based on 72 repairs.
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2005 Nissan Z engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 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

77000 mi

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

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2005 Nissan Z 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 Z 2dr Hatch

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

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 
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. 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

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. 
179700 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 
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. 

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2005 Nissan Z Engine Problems

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