2008 Nissan Z Nissan Z 2008

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2008 Nissan Z repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (11%)

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2008 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

27000 mi

US $2500
Slave Cylinder and Master Cylinder Failure, both replaced, and replaced Clutch and Flywheel while transmission was open. 
90300 mi

US $1300
CSC Failure, replaced with Z1 CSC Elimination Kit, recall 
23000 mi

US $100
Transmission is grinding going into second gear when not completely warmed up. Dealer claims they could not reproduce problem and recommended changing transmission fluid, which made no difference. 

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2008 Nissan Z Transmission Problems

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