2009 Nissan Z Nissan Z 2009

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2009 Nissan Z repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

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

Other (17%)

Chart based on 48 repairs.
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2009 Nissan Z engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Nissan Z

Engine not specified

29000 mi Car was making a constant ticking noise. Took to dealer multiply times and they couldn't find it. Finally went to another dealer that pinpointed the VVEL valve. After replacing it,ticking sound still heard. Have to replace cylinder head next 

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2009 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

30000 mi

US $250
O2 sensor needed to be replaced. 

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2009 Nissan Z 2dr Hatch

332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

59000 mi check engine light was on. Mechanic reset and we'll see if it goes back on and proceed from there. check engine light is back on -- not driving it at the moment, so haven't taken it back to the shop. 
59000 mi

US $600
check engine light was on -- random misfire code. Mechanic suggested replacing spark plugs as repair most likely to fix the cause of the misfire code. Haven't been driving it much, will report back if check engine light comes back on. July 3rd, 2018: No further problems with the check engine light, and the car is running well. 
60000 mi Check engine light 
18000 mi Engine light on...car can't be driven. Car would not drive. Problem in engine...could not find out why. System worked itself out. 
52000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor had to be replaced. Service Engine light came on 

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2009 Nissan Z Engine Problems

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