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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%)
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2006 Nissan Z engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 112800 mi | Replaced serpentine belts |
| 71700 mi | Engine light on, replaced one sensor. Engine warn light came on again. Two sensors were replaced. |
| 21000 miles and no cost for repairs. Engine continuously burning oil since 15000 miles. Dealership offered to replace engine due to like bulletins |
| 59000 mi | Warranty replacement of entire engine due to oil consumption- TSB issues by Nissan re: "Revup Engine oil consumption" |
| 46000 mi | Have had the excessive oil consumption issue since new. Finally after numerous tests the dealer admitted and replaced full engine assembly under warranty per TSB. |
| 95000 mi US $40 |
Overheating changed out broken thermostat. |
| 38000 mi | Engine consuming oil more than 1 quart between oil changes. Common issue with '06 models. |
2006 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi | valve cover gasket leaking oil. |
| 70000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator was clogged and needed to be replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $200 |
Replaced oil sensor connected to oil pressure gauge |
2006 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 24000 mi US $1400 |
Replace clutch. 350Z was 'stored' for extended time; no return on clutch hydraulics, fixed but left without full pressure plate action, slipping caused excessive wear. |
| 46000 mi US $400 |
Car overheated. First replaced the thermostat (not the problem). Fan motors replaced by Nissan under extended warranty. Had to order fan motors. Supplied loaner car at no charge. |
| 56000 mi | Car found to have significant oil consumption per TSB NTB07-088D. Short block engine replaced without fuss by dealer under original powertrain warranty @ 56000 miles. |
2006 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48300 mi | Burning smell noticed during driving, turned out to be oil being burned by the engine. The oil was leaking through a defective valve cover. |
| 38000 mi | Overheating. Cooling fans not working. |
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