1997 Infiniti I Infiniti I 1997

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1997 Infiniti I repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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1997 Infiniti I repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

Infiniti in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Dec 2011

159000 mi
Changed the cv joints. 
Jun 2012

173000 mi

US $200
RH side WB went out. Replaced radiator after noticing a crack on the top tank. LH side strut bearing went bad. Warranty replacement. 
Infiniti in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012

169000 mi

US $390
Had to put on a new right control arm and hub bearings. 
Infiniti in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

203000 mi

US $97
One Radiator fan was wobbling, creating a horrible noise when the A/C was on. I ordered a new Radiator Fan Assembly and installed it. Worked like a charm 
Infiniti in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

146000 mi
Came back from road trip, and car was making horrible wheezing sounds (think bad asthma). Mechanic said it was one of the pistons (or something at least $100) if I was lucky, but the transmission would go out shortly, too. 

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1997 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

205000 mi

US $100
Starter went out. Replaced starter and problem was fixed. 
Infiniti in Virginia, United States
Apr 2010 - Jul 2010
May 2010

110000 mi

US $220
Engine light on; paid for entire car review, which identified problems with O2 sensor and recommended replacement of two suspension items (lower control rods and something else). 
Infiniti in Michigan, United States
Dec 2009 - Jul 2012
Jan 2010

210000 mi

US $85
Idler pulley bearing was bad; replaced idler pulley. 
Jun 2012

230000 mi

US $150
alternator replaced radiator, upper and lower hoses, clamps replaced 
Jul 2012

230000 mi

US $700
new rotors, rear calipers, recondition front calipers, new pads 
Infiniti in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2011
Jun 2009

154000 mi

US $531
rear muffler only. 
Mar 2011

172000 mi
Radiator rusted, engine supports rusted, would not have passed state inspection. 
Infiniti in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2008 - Oct 2012
Dec 2008

84940 mi

C $200
O2 sensor needed replacement. 
Apr 2009

87420 mi

C $400
Faulty starter was replaced. Problem solved. Trip also included replacement of a few hoses that were becoming brittle. 
Sep 2011

100440 mi

C $1800
Oil leak coming from high pressure seal. Front of engine taken apart. Seal fixed, timing chains replaced, water pump replaced. Alternator required replacement 
Nov 2011

100740 mi

C $2000
Front axle replaced 
Infiniti in Indiana, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2011
Aug 2009

71000 mi

US $1200
Struts replaced 
Jun 2010

83000 mi
Replaced right cv joint. Replaced drivers side front wheel bearing. 
Sep 2010

85000 mi

US $333
Noticed 'clicking' noise from front driver's side wheel. Took into shop, diagnosed as bad CV Joint (boot torn, joint damaged). Replaced driver's side CV joint. 
Oct 2010

87000 mi

US $60
Metal exhaust hangers rusted through, leaving exhaust to clank around underneath chassis. Hangers replaced. 
Nov 2010

89000 mi

US $600
Found that driver's side ball joint had significant play, and both control arms were replaced since the extra cost for a control arm vs ball joint was not much. Replaced both sides in an effort to head off future problems. 
Mar 2011

91000 mi

US $550
The alternator went out. It and the battery were replaced 
Infiniti in Maryland, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010

102000 mi
service engine soon light was on. no problem found 
Nov 2010

109000 mi

US $350
alternator replaced 
Infiniti in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

155000 mi

US $700
Replaced struts 

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