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%)

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2009 Nissan Z transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (25%)

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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 2dr Hatch

332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

116900 mi

US $2700
Clutch went out. The CSC (concentric slave cylinder) failed, the most common part for failure on the Z... 
122000 mi

US $2900
5th and 6th gear synchros were grinding, further evaluation led to finding out that parts to fix issue could take at least four months or longer becuase of national back order. Went with brand new transmission instead. 
69000 mi

US $1030
Clutch slave cylinder broke. Have to remove transmission to put a slave cylinder in. Stupid design 
82000 mi clutch slave cylinder failed again. lasted only 13k miles. Had one repaired at 68k and the warranty from the first covered the second failure. 
85000 mi

US $400
Slave cylinder failed again. Design flaw! I converted the csc internal slave to external slave cylinder. Car was not reliable at all until I converted to a new design. Thanks Z1 Motorsports.. 
51000 mi

US $824
Clutch master cylinder was replaced. 
68000 mi Rear differential was leaking. Mechanic had to replace the mount as well as the bushings. 
63000 mi

US $1700
Replaced clutch and slave cylinder. Was able to drive to the shop in second gear. 

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2009 Nissan Z Transmission Problems

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