| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 533 repairs.
Nissan Z other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 5600 mi £88 |
Stone chip on window Wheel alignment |
2009 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
350-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 23300 mi US $650 |
Failed steering lock. I disabled the steering lock by resetting the fault code in the body control module and removing the fuse until the new one arrived. If I hadn't known how to do this the car would have been immobilized for a week. |
2009 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36000 mi | trunk did not close properly. nissan mcKinney ordered the two parts (under warranty) and repaired trunk release and motor to the release. |
2009 Nissan 370Z 2dr Hatch
332-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 37800 mi | Replaced the spings on the rear hatch as per TSB that was issued by Nissan. |
| 25000 mi | Fuel door was ripped off in touchless car wash (irony). Repaired under warrantee. The latch/lock was broken so the water pressure popped the door. Latch still to be replaced -- part on order. |
| 25700 mi | fuel door lock fixed under warranty |
| 69000 mi US $1050 |
Clutch slave cylinder broke. Have to remove transmission to put a slave cylinder in. Stupid design |
| 5000 mi | rear spoiler holds water,replaced last year by this dealer. Now told to return car to dealer that first installed spoiler. |
| 6000 mi | spoiler holds water, dealer replaced(third spoiler) |
2008 Nissan 350Z
Engine not specified
| 28000 mi | Trunk/hatch wouldnt stay open, had to replace the shocks. Luckily it was covered under warranty. Ive read this is a common problem in 350Z's |
2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 25000 mi | new spring for the rear deck, could not open it |
2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26000 mi | The electronic "latch" to open the rear hatch had come loose in its fitting and was rattling and loose when activated. Dealer said 4 of the 5 nuts holding the switch in place were missing and 5th was loose. Replaced nuts and re-assembled rear end. |
2007 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 10000 mi | During my wheel cupping issue the deal scratched one of my wheels, they fixed the scratch. |
| 45000 mi | Window motor making a clunking sound when the window was rolled down. |
| 2000 mi | Rear wiper bolt cover missing - Replaced under warranty. Fuel Filler door warped - Replaced under warranty. |
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57500 mi | Trunk latch failed. Trunk lid could not be closed |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2006 Nissan 350Z 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. |
2006 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 122900 mi US $500 |
Drivers door will not open from outside |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 116800 mi US $1400 |
Replace seat frame parts due to excessive wear caused by motorsports activities. |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 20000 mi US $20 |
Rear hatch struts replaced |
| 37000 mi | exterior door handle failure. using key or fob to open. |
2005 Nissan 350Z 2dr Convertible
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 6624 mi | Reattach trunk lid to straighten. Replace missing rubber stopper on pass. door. Repair leak at top of pass. door. Repair grease streaks on both windows. |
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 71000 mi US $243 |
hatchback falling down |
2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 77000 mi US $50 |
Driver-side interior door handle broken and replaced. |
| 228000 mi US $770 |
rear hatch strut replaced on left |
| 259000 mi US $1200 |
left door handle opening broke on the screws connecting the inside and outside of the handle. |
| 112000 mi US $125 |
Door handle broken at shaft pivot point (molded plastic). Required full door handle replacement. |
| 199000 mi US $6 |
Replaced two broken wheel studs. Both on driver side rear. Have one more to do on passenger side front. |
| 69440 mi C $90 |
Rear hatch struts were worn out and no longer held the hatch open. |
| 60000 mi | Driver side seat was squeaking over every bump. enough to drive you crazy! WD40 did the trick though, must have been a spring or something. |
| 70000 mi US $20 |
Plastic cover for windshield washer bottle came off. Replaced with Ztoyz aluminum replacement designed for the 350Z. |
| 70000 mi US $5 |
Plastic clip for RF inner fenderwell came out. Replaced with OEM plastic clip. |
| 82000 mi US $275 |
Rear hatch actuator failed. Rear hatch would not properly close and lock. Replacement actuator installed. |
| 92000 mi US $80 |
Rear hatch struts would not hold hatch open in cold temps. Replaced them with higher pressure units. |
| 38000 mi US $450 |
replaced hatchback struts. |
2003 Nissan 350Z 2dr Hatch
287-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi US $50 |
Hatch latch on the 350Z coupe was not releasing all the way. |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Hatchback Struts. Bought replacement Struts from Z1motorsports.com and installed them myself. |
| 85000 mi US $30 |
Door Weather Stripping (both sides) wouldnt seal properly. Bought aftermarket supplies to repair stripping and stop wind and rain leaks. |
| 19000 mi US $40 |
Replaced gas springs that support the glass hatchback using aftermarket parts. |
See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.
