2001 Infiniti I Infiniti I 2001

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2001 Infiniti I repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 45 repairs.
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2001 Infiniti I repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Infiniti I in Illinois, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Apr 2011

147000 mi

US $320
The check engine light came on and the vehicle started missing, the number 5 cylinder had misfire. coil pack was bad. was replaced, after watching repair realized could have done my self not hard at all. 
Infiniti I in Illinois, United States
Mar 2009 - Dec 2013
Jan 2010 Replaced alternator. 
Jan 2013

85800 mi

US $225
buzz automotive repair 62234 diagnosed and replaced #4 cylinder coil and plug. Took car their in afternoon and picked it up the next am 
Infiniti I in Illinois, United States
Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
Apr 2012

196000 mi

US $10
O2 sensor code for cat, you get spark plug foulers and it fixed the problem 
Jul 2012

199000 mi

US $200
Starter went out giving only little signs. Replaced starter with reman along with new battery. Starter can be replaced with a 12,14, and a 17mm socket and some extensions. You just have to take off the intake to get to it Radiator started leaking from the top. Had to drain coolant and about a quart of transmission fluid from the radiator and the replace it and bleed it 
Oct 2012

200200 mi

US $150
Alternator and Battery went bad. Easy repair, just had to unbolt AC compressor and move out the way. Also replaced the belt while I was in there 
Infiniti I in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
Jun 2013

177320 mi

C $120
Fan broke. Easy, quick fix: just swapped in a new one. 
Infiniti I in Ohio, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

59000 mi

US $550
Left turn signal and cruise control indicators on dash did not indicate reliably due to bad solder on dash cluster, had to be pulled and have repaired (re-soldered connections) by shipping out cluster to technician. 
Infiniti I in Georgia, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

208000 mi

US $350
Had problems stalling. P0505, Required new Idle Controller, ECU to be repaired, coolant bypass, also disconnected Active Engine Mounts. Dealer Quoted: $2200. 
Infiniti I in Texas, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2011
Apr 2011

82300 mi

US $590
AC stopped blowing cold air. Tech found leak in suction manifold hose. replaced hose, receiver drier, and evacuated & recharged system.  
Jun 2011

84000 mi

US $853
radiator rusted out and started leaking coolant. Had to replace radiator, hoses, thermostat.  
Jul 2011

84000 mi
There was no trip. However dash controls for a/c and radio started becoming intermittent. 
Infiniti I in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

107000 mi

US $400
replace rusted gas filler tube. 
Infiniti I in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2011
Feb 2008

77000 mi

US $335
Dealer replaced exhaust tube that was covered under emissions warrenty, I paid for a bad O2 sensor. The O2 sensor was not covered by the emissions warrenty. 
Feb 2009

91000 mi

US $475
O2 Sensor replaced. 
Dec 2009

103000 mi

US $1200
Replaced Catalytic Converter 
Nov 2010

119000 mi
catalytic converter failed but was covered under warranty from where it was replaced in Jan 2010. 
Infiniti I in Missouri, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

129000 mi

US $220
Alternator was not working, replaced with aftermarket parts bought online, only paid labor to mechanic 
Infiniti I in Texas, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008

84000 mi

US $80
Repaired dead cigarette lighter. 
Dec 2009

116000 mi

US $60
Check engine light, cat converter out of factory spec. Shop said no real need to replace. Car drives fine. 
Jun 2010

135000 mi

US $390
replace high pressure power steering hose 
Aug 2010

139000 mi

US $800
replaced spark plugs and all 6 ignition coils 
Infiniti I in Virginia, United States
Aug 2007 - Feb 2016
Dec 2008

57000 mi

US $400
Replaced starter motor. 
Aug 2009

62000 mi

US $480
New muffler 
Apr 2010

67000 mi
Interior rearview mirror fell off. Broken internal clip, Infiniti only sells entire mirror for $750 (!!!), ordered replacement from breaker's yard. 
Jul 2010

70000 mi

US $401
Front wheel bearing 
Sep 2011

77000 mi

US $480
Drive shaft and engine drive belts 
Jan 2012

74500 mi

US $500
Check engine light. Problem with EGR and oxygen sensors. Replaced. 
Feb 2013

87500 mi

US $636
Timing chain cover gasket leak Leak in PS hose 
Apr 2013

88300 mi

US $1632
Complete exhaust replacement 
Aug 2014

96600 mi

US $1866
Caliper and pads Water pump 
Infiniti I in Louisiana, United States
Nov 2008 - Oct 2009
Dec 2008

119000 mi

US $160
Faulty alternator led to a dead battery. Got a re-manufactured unit from auto zone and replaced it. No issues after that.  High Pressure Steering Hose was replaced with an OEM hose from, now defunct, partsamerica.com. The Hose worked well for 3 months but started leaking after that. 
Feb 2009

122000 mi

US $300
Faulty Transmission revolution sensor resulted in abnormal shifting. Happens in low speeds. No matter how much you try accelerate, power won't be transmitted to the wheels. Simply put its was like getting stuck in 1st gear.  

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2001 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti I in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2009
Dec 2007

95000 mi

US $231
R/R left front wheel bearing 
May 2008

101000 mi

US $260
Remove & Replaced RF wheel bearing 
Aug 2008

105000 mi

US $250
O/D switch inoperative. Need to order entire shift knob to repair function. Illumination for HVAC buttons on dashboard not functioning. 
Nov 2008

110000 mi
The O/D button on the shifter was very intermittent. Most of the time it did not operate at all. They wanted over $600 to replace the entire shift lever. I said forget it, and now it is working okay with no repair. Who can say what happened?? 
Mar 2009

115000 mi

US $50
Rough running at start up from cold. Eventual CEL, reading "lean condition left bank". O2 sensors test okay. paid for diag, shop will fix on future attempt with credit for diagnosis. 
Apr 2009

117000 mi

US $175
Replaced O2 sensor upstream bank 1. Problem unchanged. Replaced Mass Airflow Sensor with remanufactured part. Problem eliminated! 

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