| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 198 repairs.
2003 Nissan Z other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 199000 mi US $6 |
Replaced two broken wheel studs. Both on driver side rear. Have one more to do on passenger side front. |
| 38000 mi US $450 |
replaced hatchback struts. |
| 69440 mi C $90 |
Rear hatch struts were worn out and no longer held the hatch open. |
| 60000 mi | Driver side seat was squeaking over every bump. enough to drive you crazy! WD40 did the trick though, must have been a spring or something. |
| 77000 mi US $50 |
Driver-side interior door handle broken and replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $20 |
Plastic cover for windshield washer bottle came off. Replaced with Ztoyz aluminum replacement designed for the 350Z. |
| 70000 mi US $5 |
Plastic clip for RF inner fenderwell came out. Replaced with OEM plastic clip. |
| 82000 mi US $275 |
Rear hatch actuator failed. Rear hatch would not properly close and lock. Replacement actuator installed. |
| 92000 mi US $80 |
Rear hatch struts would not hold hatch open in cold temps. Replaced them with higher pressure units. |
| 228000 mi US $770 |
rear hatch strut replaced on left |
| 259000 mi US $1200 |
left door handle opening broke on the screws connecting the inside and outside of the handle. |
| 112000 mi US $125 |
Door handle broken at shaft pivot point (molded plastic). Required full door handle replacement. |
2003 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Hatchback Struts. Bought replacement Struts from Z1motorsports.com and installed them myself. |
| 85000 mi US $30 |
Door Weather Stripping (both sides) wouldnt seal properly. Bought aftermarket supplies to repair stripping and stop wind and rain leaks. |
| 28000 mi US $50 |
Hatch latch on the 350Z coupe was not releasing all the way. |
| 19000 mi US $40 |
Replaced gas springs that support the glass hatchback using aftermarket parts. |
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