Just hit 60,000 tonight. Recap of problems to date
Originally Posted by iceagetlc
Thought I'd share the list of problems I've had had with my 03 up to now.
- Replaced transmission at 39,000. Grind into third
- Rear axle click at 45,000
- Window motor needed reset at 42,000
- Window grease on occasion. Seems to be random
- Only changed tires once. Rears at 51,000 and fronts at 58,000.
- Interior pieces such as radio controls and turn signal/wiper stems started to fade and discolor at around 55,000
- Only changed clutch once, was done with transmission at 39,000 but didn't even need it then.
-Oil changed every 3,000 or less with no signs of loss.
-Gas gauge is totally inaccurate, I've never put more than $50 in even when it's flashing "---" at me on the dte.
- Hatch hinges fail under cold temperatures
- Electric gas door has lost it's oomph to open at about 55,000. I now have to get a fingernail under it to open it.
- A/C is starting lose it's cool at about 55,000
Other than that, it's running pretty damn strong, and is ready to go F/I.
- Replaced transmission at 39,000. Grind into third
- Rear axle click at 45,000
- Window motor needed reset at 42,000
- Window grease on occasion. Seems to be random
- Only changed tires once. Rears at 51,000 and fronts at 58,000.
- Interior pieces such as radio controls and turn signal/wiper stems started to fade and discolor at around 55,000
- Only changed clutch once, was done with transmission at 39,000 but didn't even need it then.
-Oil changed every 3,000 or less with no signs of loss.
-Gas gauge is totally inaccurate, I've never put more than $50 in even when it's flashing "---" at me on the dte.
- Hatch hinges fail under cold temperatures
- Electric gas door has lost it's oomph to open at about 55,000. I now have to get a fingernail under it to open it.
- A/C is starting lose it's cool at about 55,000
Other than that, it's running pretty damn strong, and is ready to go F/I.
Can you describe the rear axle clicking sympton?
When my car rolls at low speed, I can hear "click" sound. Its been doing that the last four months
. Too afraid to bring to the dealership.Tony
Originally Posted by tractng
iceagetlc,
Can you describe the rear axle clicking sympton?
When my car rolls at low speed, I can hear "click" sound. Its been doing that the last four months . Too afraid to bring to the dealership.
Tony
Can you describe the rear axle clicking sympton?
When my car rolls at low speed, I can hear "click" sound. Its been doing that the last four months
. Too afraid to bring to the dealership.Tony
Take it to the dealer. There's TSB for it and they'll fix it for free.
I have 55k on mine, just turned it last week. I bought it with 32.5k but I have the history of the car, I will recap:
- Replaced transmission at 39,000. Grind into third - CHECK was replaced before 30k though
- Window motor needed reset at 42,000 - CHECK, but more like 32k
- Window grease on occasion. Seems to be random CHECK
- Only changed tires once. Rears at 51,000 and fronts at 58,000. CHECK - new rears this spring, but the tires are not the first set
-Oil changed every 3,000 or less with no signs of loss. CHECK
- Electric gas door has lost it's oomph to open at about 55,000. I now have to get a fingernail under it to open it. - CHECK, just started doing this.
- Radio replaced. No buttons except ON/OFF worked. Replace around 32k
- Replaced transmission at 39,000. Grind into third - CHECK was replaced before 30k though
- Window motor needed reset at 42,000 - CHECK, but more like 32k
- Window grease on occasion. Seems to be random CHECK
- Only changed tires once. Rears at 51,000 and fronts at 58,000. CHECK - new rears this spring, but the tires are not the first set
-Oil changed every 3,000 or less with no signs of loss. CHECK
- Electric gas door has lost it's oomph to open at about 55,000. I now have to get a fingernail under it to open it. - CHECK, just started doing this.
- Radio replaced. No buttons except ON/OFF worked. Replace around 32k
Good thread. It's nice to hear how well our (well, most of our) Z's are aging.
I've only got 42k on my '03's clock and the only problems I've experienced were:
-Transmission replaced at ~25k miles (5th-6th grind)
-Fuel filler (warranty)
-Weak hatch shocks
No tire feathering, no window problems, no abnormal rattles/squeaks.
I've only got 42k on my '03's clock and the only problems I've experienced were:
-Transmission replaced at ~25k miles (5th-6th grind)
-Fuel filler (warranty)
-Weak hatch shocks
No tire feathering, no window problems, no abnormal rattles/squeaks.
Last edited by failsafe306; Jul 23, 2007 at 05:43 PM.
Originally Posted by black06z
I know whatcha mean about that gas door cap. I have to press the button a few times before it releases enough to open.
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My list of problems I have had with my 2003.
Bought new; delivered July 03, 2003. Mileage 16,666 as of July 23, 2007.
Otherwise, she’s still tight as a virgin.
Bought new; delivered July 03, 2003. Mileage 16,666 as of July 23, 2007.
- Front tire feathering.
- Passenger side widow motor failed and replaced AFTER warranty expired.
- Fuel hose replaced (recall)
- Rear tires almost no tread –estimate will need to be replaced at 18,000 miles.
Otherwise, she’s still tight as a virgin.
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Originally Posted by ALloyd
When you press the button to open the hatch, it pops, but not the whole way. you have to hit the button a second time while pulling the hatch up with your hand. its annoying.
ive probably experienced half to three quarters of the problems on that list. those are the more common ones.
ive probably experienced half to three quarters of the problems on that list. those are the more common ones.
The Nissan part number is Spring Lift 84415-CD715.
--Spike
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Originally Posted by Kolia
That is a latch issue, not a hinge!
It should be adjustable fairly easily.
It should be adjustable fairly easily.
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Originally Posted by iceagetlc
No, I was talking about the hinge. It will not support the weight of the hatch under 45 degree temperature.
Also, yea the latch sucks.
Also, yea the latch sucks.
--Spike
Originally Posted by gsazabi
Yup that's the axle click. Does it when you're taking off from standstill or at low speeds.
Take it to the dealer. There's TSB for it and they'll fix it for free.
Take it to the dealer. There's TSB for it and they'll fix it for free.
Will the dealership give me a problem if I have lowered springs?
Maybe bring to west covina nissan since they are a mile from me.
Tony
Originally Posted by tractng
Will the dealership give me a problem if I have lowered springs?
Maybe bring to west covina nissan since they are a mile from me.
Tony
Maybe bring to west covina nissan since they are a mile from me.
Tony
Originally Posted by Spike100
The problem he describes has nothing to do with a "latch issue." The problem is a deficient Spring-Lift. This is a known problem.
--Spike
--Spike
Originally Posted by tractng
Will the dealership give me a problem if I have lowered springs?
Maybe bring to west covina nissan since they are a mile from me.
Tony
Maybe bring to west covina nissan since they are a mile from me.
Tony
You got 50,000 + miles out of a set of tires???!!! WTF! I've just about worn out the 3rd set of rears at 54,000. Replaced the hatch struts with Pure Innovation stainless, group buy on another site) the gas hatch is balky but opens after a couple of pushes of the button, driver window motor replaced under warranty, passenger side "reprogrammed) at my cost, window streaks went away until I had the aforementioned motor issues and the streaks came back (probably because they grease the sh*t out of the tracks as they know the motors are crap?). Not all that bad for 4 years of DD. And it's paid for!
Originally Posted by PerfZ
You got 50,000 + miles out of a set of tires???!!! WTF! I've just about worn out the 3rd set of rears at 54,000
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Originally Posted by gsazabi
Yup that's the axle click. Does it when you're taking off from standstill or at low speeds.
Take it to the dealer. There's TSB for it and they'll fix it for free.
Take it to the dealer. There's TSB for it and they'll fix it for free.
Originally Posted by dkmura
The TSB for the rear axle clicking can indicate the rear axle bearings and/or hub surface have been damaged. As far as I know, this TSB only applies to the 3 year/36K warranty. Since many of us are over that mark, Nissan dealerships may not fix it for free. Did your dealership fix your "axle clicking" at 45K? Do you know what they wrote on the service order to repair it?
Mine just hit 40K last month.
-Window streaks always
-No clutch/tranny issues
-Tires replaced at 35K
-Window motors reset around 35K
-Sometimes I have trouble getting the fuel door open
-Sometimes I have trouble filling tank.
-Window streaks always
-No clutch/tranny issues
-Tires replaced at 35K
-Window motors reset around 35K
-Sometimes I have trouble getting the fuel door open
-Sometimes I have trouble filling tank.