2005 Nissan Z Nissan Z 2005

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2005 Nissan Z repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

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2005 Nissan Z transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

30000 mi warranty replacement of clicking axle bolts and assy's, replacement of headlamps due to cracking...replacement of windshield...discovery of repaint front end and dealer who lied about unhit car...still having clutch and tranny issues dealer says dont exis 
40000 mi

US $90
Clutch fluid flushing. Clutch pedal gets soft and won't return all the way up when engine is hot, after driving for a while. It worked for 2 weeks before went back to soft again. 
29000 mi Rear Axle grinding noise repaired under TSB. 
30000 mi

US $1000
Clutch Replaced outside of warranty 
33000 mi Transmission replaced under warranty. 5th gear grinded. 
95000 mi

US $200
Clutch master and slave cylinder replaced 

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2005 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

14000 mi

US $725
Clutch pedal wouldn't always completely return to the top. Mechanic diagnosed and replaced leaking master and slave cylinders. 
59000 mi

US $1600
New clutch/flywheel. I have been driving manual for years, and the clutch went. 
40000 mi

US $48
Clutch was sometimes sticking halfway up, when car or weather temperature was high. Replaced/bled OEM clutch fluid with Motul - solved the problem. 

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2005 Nissan Z Transmission Problems

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