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2004 Nissan Z repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 81 repairs.
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2004 Nissan Z engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Nissan Z

Engine not specified

32860 mi Oil consumption test, and test failed. 

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2004 Nissan Z 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 
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." 
65000 mi

US $430
Fuel Damper replaced. Replacing Fuel Dampers 

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2004 Nissan Z 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. 
92000 mi

US $2000
Rear main seal leak repair 
115000 mi

US $1300
Plug change. Oil leak from cam covers fixed. Also cam position sensor. 
21714 mi Fuel vapor hose fixed per recall on the fuel hose. 
91000 mi

US $200
Serpentine belt snapped and was replaced. 

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2004 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

65000 mi thermostat replaced Radiator hose 
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 
59300 mi

US $2500
Clutch and flywheel 
64000 mi Electric throttle replacement 
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. 
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 
87000 mi

US $800
Water pump and thermostat 
131000 mi

US $350
Cylinder 3 ignition coil went out causing misfire 

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2004 Nissan Z 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 Z 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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2004 Nissan Z Engine Problems

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