2003 Nissan Z Nissan Z 2003

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2003 Nissan Z repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (8%)

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2003 Nissan Z body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

86000 mi

US $160
Had front hood and bumper repaired and painted. 
58000 mi

US $10
Condensation in the headlights 
163000 mi

US $200
a pillar (exterior ) broke. Needed replacing 
92000 mi

US $1200
Rust repaired on left and right rear fenders. Rusting caused by a separation of the fenders and fender liner allowing moisture to penetrate the layers. 
92000 mi

US $1000
Recovered driver and passenger seat. Original seat covers were worn and had holes in the side bolster. 
81000 mi

US $100
Door switch panels becoming scratched from daily use. Removed both sides and had them wrapped by carbon fiber specialist. Both sides reattached and tested for function. 
94000 mi

US $275
Front bumper paint is flaking and chipping. 
87000 mi Front windshield washer pump leak, took apart and resealed it. 

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2003 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

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

69000 mi

US $50
Passenger Door Handle broke as passenger closed the door. Ordered a new handle online from courtesyparts.com and installed it on my own. 
108000 mi

US $40
Driver's side door handle would no longer open the door. I simply replaced the door handle. It took about 45 minutes. 
95000 mi

US $180
Left rear tail light developed a crack and began leaking water into the inside of the light envelope. This resulted in frequent failure of the light bulb due to contact with the water. I replaced both tail lights with after market LED lights 
28000 mi

US $50
Cup holder broken and would not open. 
53000 mi

US $40
Cup holder fell out of dash. 
64000 mi

US $370
Driver side window motor replaced because water getting in the driver door caused the window motor to cease working. 
180000 mi

US $60
Reattached driver side skirting. 

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2003 Nissan Z Body Problems

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