2006 Nissan Z Nissan Z 2006

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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.
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2006 Nissan Z other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 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 fan shroud, Missed during accident repair 
71500 mi

$400
Also, driver door handle broke off. Had to ship one from Japan through my friend. Dealer said it would take 3 months by ship and 3 weeks by air. I didn't waste anytime with them. 
57500 mi Trunk latch failed. Trunk lid could not be closed 
60000 mi

US $90
Exterior door handle broke. Both the mechanism inside the door handle broke apart as well as the exterior housing part of the handle. It is all plastic and a bit weak. Was moderately easy to fix. Nissan dealer tried to hustle me on price. 

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2006 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

58500 mi Purchased this a certified used vehicle in Aug 2010. At about 3200 miles since purchase the change oil and filter alarm came on. Dipstick dry. Seems to be symptomatic of excessive oil consumption. Dealer will re-eval in 1000 mi. 

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2006 Nissan Z 2dr Convertible

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

122900 mi

US $500
Drivers door will not open from outside 

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2006 Nissan Z Other Problems

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