2004 Nissan Z Nissan Z 2004

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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%)

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2004 Nissan Z transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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2004 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

44218 mi

US $500
Transmission replaced (still under warranty), they also suggested a new clutch assmbly due to a faulty bearing. The clutch assmbly is costing the $500. 
63000 mi

US $115
Clicking in the rear axles. Dealership repaired them after I read a TSB regarding the issue. The TSB is: NTB04-065b. 
51460 mi

€120
Changed the clutch main cylinder and clutch line. Rubber clutch line failed and it was changed steel braided line. Main cylinder was also changed to improve reliability when new clutch and gearbox is installed. 
51460 mi

€2900
Changed to CD009 gearbox due to bad 5th and 6th gear syncros. Changed slave cylinder also. Master cylinder was replaced earlier. New pivot ball and bearings came with the gearbox. 

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2004 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

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

32361 mi Rear axle click repair- covered by TSB 

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2004 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

76000 mi Rear axle click. Disassemble, lube, reassemble, fixed! 
93000 mi Losing clutch pedal travel again. Changed fluid, bleed system, all is good. Third time over the years. 
114000 mi

US $61
the "diminishing clutch pedal" that has many times been repaired with a simple bleeding, finally became terminal and required the clutch master cylinder to be replaced. $61 for part at Autozone, complete with a lifetime warranty. 

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2004 Nissan Z Transmission Problems

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