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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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Chart based on 198 repairs.
2003 Nissan Z suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 20 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
| 115800 mi US $350 |
Replaced lower front control arms. |
| 120000 mi US $250 |
Replaced bushings rear suspension component. |
| 107300 mi US $450 |
Rear Wheel Bearing replaced. |
| 228000 mi US $770 |
replaced Tein springs with Eiback Pro and put stock shocks on to replace Bilsteins due to Tokico adjustables being back ordered until March. |
| 259000 mi US $1200 |
replaced original struts with coilover suspension |
| 274000 mi US $800 |
Front Lower Control Arms |
| 197000 mi US $250 |
Lower control arm bushings were in very poor condition, causing very exaggerated alignment issue, and clunking during braking. Replaced with all 4 new lower control arms for both sides. (2 per side) |
| 118000 mi US $880 |
control arm bushings wore out |
| 100000 mi US $120 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings. |
| 110000 mi US $205 |
Front lower control arm bushings replaced. |
| 116300 mi US $300 |
Rear drivers-side shock failure. Replaced all four shocks. |
| 1000000000 mi US $1491 |
Rear Shocks |
| 115000 mi US $4000 |
Front compression rod bushings cracked: Front compression rods replaced and aligned. Steering Rack and pinion leaking: replaced. |
2003 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Replaced both front wheel bearing assemblies. |
| 91000 mi US $750 |
Popping noise from front end led me to changing all bushings, ball joints, control arm and compression arm. |
| 139900 mi US $1600 |
Replaced control arms |
| 53000 mi US $35 |
Right rear sway bar link was seized. Removed and replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $500 |
Replaced front left wheel bearing. |
| 138700 mi US $300 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing, rotors and pads. |
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