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Nissan Z repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 533 repairs.
Nissan Z body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 2800 mi US $600 |
Head linner was replaced |
2010 Nissan 370Z 2dr Convertible
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 30000 mi US $1000 |
Replace top. Looked very worn, many discolored rub spots. Replaced under warranty |
2009 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 8000 mi | Window Tint improperly installed. Still not properly installed after numerous attempts. |
2009 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 4000 mi | REAR SPOILER HOLDING WATER,INCORRECT INSTALLATION. REPLACED BY DEALER |
| 4000 mi | car very noisy, better tires may help, undercoating will help and sound dampening will help. Dealer said noise level about the same as other 370z. |
| 11000 mi | Persistent rattle from rear hatch since day 1. It was finally fixed after several tries. The rattle has come back occasionally and will be addressed at the next oil change. |
| 5000 mi | Trunk rattles and does not always unlatch upon first attempt. Unsuccessful. There's a TSB for it I should have shown the Nissan techs before I left my car, and not after. |
| 4000 mi | Rear hatch gasket became un-anchored along 3" area to left of latch. |
2009 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 29140 mi C $1 |
trunk alignment |
2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 12400 mi |
| 76400 mi US $125 |
Tech determined that there were broken spot welds within the body structure. Non warranty correction would cost between $900-$2000. Chose not to spend the money to correct it. |
2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 23000 mi | Hatch was squeaking and falling down when opened. |
| 6820 mi | Passenger side dash removed to fix dash rattles. Done myself. |
2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 13000 mi | Window rattle. Replaced window regulator. |
| 73000 mi US $830 |
Replaced convertible top |
2006.5 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 29897 mi | Replaced front lid, since they scratched it taking the CD player out to be replaced |
2006 Nissan 350Z
Engine not specified
| 21000 mi US $10 |
Convertible top would not store in boot. Stopped about 5 inches short of stowage. |
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 60000 mi US $90 |
Door grab is painted with a soft touch latex material. It is very weak and scratches of easily. Entirely cosmetic but looks bad. |
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 11000 mi | Weather strip on the top of the rear window was coming unclipped. Repaired by dealer |
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 27100 mi | Convertible top started to wear through where it folds up. Dealer has replaced the top free. While replacing the top they discovered the frame spot welds were bad too and replaced the entire frame as well. |
| 29000 mi US $400 |
Had the door window adjusted and the 30000 mile maintenance done. They changed the oil, coolant inspected everything. |
| 37000 mi | Convert top tearing for the second time. Top replaced a year and a half ago but no longer under warrentee. Dealer wanted to charge me to replace. I took car to carmax. |
| 63840 mi C $700 |
Convertible top ripped. Required replacement, other than rip, top in great shape |
| 20200 mi US $900 |
Convertible top would not fold down. |
| 54000 mi US $75 |
The convertible top developed a 6 inch tear on the driver's side just above the rear corner of the window at the seam. Taken to a body shop who applied a nice patch that is holding up well. |
| 56000 mi US $2000 |
Convertible top developed one spontaneous tear in 6/10, patched. In 2/11 noted another spontaneous tear, opted to replace the top with a stayfast cloth top, 3rd party, vs manufacturer vinyl. Love it so far. |
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 144100 mi US $366 |
One Motor for the top |
| 122900 mi | Convertible top will not retract |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 49000 mi US $850 |
Repair driver's seat mounting points. |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 6500 mi US $67 |
Replace floor mats - driver's side mat worn under accelerator. |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 141000 mi US $350 |
Left side trunk gasket had rust under the gasket spreading down towards the tail light housing. |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 24000 mi | Torn convertible top (on seams). Replaced under warranty. |
| 36000 mi | Torn convertible top (on seams again) replaced under warranty - again. |
| 177700 mi US $1300 |
Convertible Top Replacement |
| 112000 mi US $1100 |
Convertible top not working (intermittent) |
| 7096 mi | Inside pass. door handle not working - cable popped out and was reattached. Center glove box latch sticking - cleaned latch. |
| 18000 mi | The top has developed 2 tears, not due to mishandling. |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 101000 mi | Car in relatively pristine condition. I am told the convertible top, which has been catching when opening or closing needs to be totally replaced at over $12,000 cost. The top has never been damaged. They say the problem in "the fifth bow". |
| 55000 mi US $1500 |
Replace converible top motor, brakes |
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 102000 mi US $65 |
Replace exterior passenger door handle. |
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 95000 mi US $1020 |
Replaced convertible top |
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Convertible top would not open on first try |
| 66000 mi US $800 |
Had top replaced due to rip next to back window |
2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 163000 mi US $200 |
a pillar (exterior ) broke. Needed replacing |
| 92000 mi US $1200 |
Rust repaired on left and right rear fenders. Rusting caused by a separation of the fenders and fender liner allowing moisture to penetrate the layers. |
| 92000 mi US $1000 |
Recovered driver and passenger seat. Original seat covers were worn and had holes in the side bolster. |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Door switch panels becoming scratched from daily use. Removed both sides and had them wrapped by carbon fiber specialist. Both sides reattached and tested for function. |
| 94000 mi US $275 |
Front bumper paint is flaking and chipping. |
| 87000 mi | Front windshield washer pump leak, took apart and resealed it. |
| 58000 mi US $10 |
Condensation in the headlights |
| 86000 mi US $160 |
Had front hood and bumper repaired and painted. |
2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi US $50 |
Cup holder broken and would not open. |
| 53000 mi US $40 |
Cup holder fell out of dash. |
| 64000 mi US $370 |
Driver side window motor replaced because water getting in the driver door caused the window motor to cease working. |
| 69000 mi US $50 |
Passenger Door Handle broke as passenger closed the door. Ordered a new handle online from courtesyparts.com and installed it on my own. |
| 108000 mi US $40 |
Driver's side door handle would no longer open the door. I simply replaced the door handle. It took about 45 minutes. |
| 180000 mi US $60 |
Reattached driver side skirting. |
| 95000 mi US $180 |
Left rear tail light developed a crack and began leaking water into the inside of the light envelope. This resulted in frequent failure of the light bulb due to contact with the water. I replaced both tail lights with after market LED lights |
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