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2006 Nissan Z repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (11%)

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2006 Nissan Z body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Nissan Z

Engine not specified

21000 mi

US $10
Convertible top would not store in boot. Stopped about 5 inches short of stowage. 

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2006 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

60000 mi

US $90
Door grab is painted with a soft touch latex material. It is very weak and scratches of easily. Entirely cosmetic but looks bad. 

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2006 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

11000 mi Weather strip on the top of the rear window was coming unclipped. Repaired by dealer 

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2006 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

20200 mi

US $900
Convertible top would not fold down. 
54000 mi

US $75
The convertible top developed a 6 inch tear on the driver's side just above the rear corner of the window at the seam. Taken to a body shop who applied a nice patch that is holding up well. 
56000 mi

US $2000
Convertible top developed one spontaneous tear in 6/10, patched. In 2/11 noted another spontaneous tear, opted to replace the top with a stayfast cloth top, 3rd party, vs manufacturer vinyl. Love it so far. 
63840 mi

C $700
Convertible top ripped. Required replacement, other than rip, top in great shape 
27100 mi Convertible top started to wear through where it folds up. Dealer has replaced the top free. While replacing the top they discovered the frame spot welds were bad too and replaced the entire frame as well. 
29000 mi

US $400
Had the door window adjusted and the 30000 mile maintenance done. They changed the oil, coolant inspected everything. 
37000 mi Convert top tearing for the second time. Top replaced a year and a half ago but no longer under warrentee. Dealer wanted to charge me to replace. I took car to carmax. 

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2006 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

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

144100 mi

US $366
One Motor for the top 
122900 mi Convertible top will not retract 

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2006 Nissan Z Body Problems

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