2003 Infiniti I Infiniti I 2003

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2003 Infiniti I repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (0%)

Chart based on 48 repairs.
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2003 Infiniti I repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

Infiniti I in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

109000 mi

US $580
Passenger side engine mount replaced. 

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2003 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Infiniti I in Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2013 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015

C $1080
Replace exhaust system 
Infiniti I in California, United States
May 2012 - Oct 2014
May 2013

105000 mi

US $140
Radiator started leaking, replaced radiator and cap. 
Sep 2013

112000 mi

US $72
Power steering pressure hose started leaking. 
Apr 2014

119700 mi

US $200
Attempted to fix pinging problem 
Sep 2014

126000 mi

US $300
Car starting running poorly and dying. Replaced cam and crank position sensors according to an old recall. Problem not fixed. Flushed engine and thoroughly cleaned Variable Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoids. Problem fixed. 
Infiniti I in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
Dec 2013

220100 mi

C $300
Alternator seized. Damaged the belt too. Changed both 
Apr 2014

225660 mi

C $65
Exhaust leak. Was repaired 
Jun 2014

228160 mi

C $200
crankshaft sensor was not working so car wouldn't start....after a few tries it eventually started...took it in and had sensor replaced 
Jun 2015

238080 mi
Leaking power steering hose. Leaking transmission fluid. Leaking engine oil from a gasket near the tranny. 
Infiniti I in Alabama, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015

44000 mi

US $250
Replaced worn struts 
Jul 2018

76000 mi

US $154
Shift lock mechanism Unhooked solenoid that failed. Could not fix 
Infiniti I in Illinois, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

128000 mi

US $30
Replace Camshaft Sensor 
Jun 2018

131000 mi

US $20
Replaced oil pan gasket. 
Infiniti I in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2016 - Jan 2020
Mar 2016

55800 mi

C $1100
Replaced shocks with KYB GR2 and put on Eibach Pro springs. This set up isn't great. It's firm, handles well, but the shocks aren't up to the task of making this car feel confident on the road. The suspension doesn't feel like a good design from the get go. This made it better, but not great. 
Oct 2016

80600 mi

C $600
Crank position sensor replaced 
Jul 2017

80600 mi

C $760
Replaced calipers, rotors and pads with a set intended for a 2005 Maxima. Brakes were cheap RockAuto stuff. Feel excellent since. Very strong. 
Sep 2017

86180 mi

C $600
Rad replaced. Started leaking near the top. Replace both sides tie rod ends. Fixed clunking. 
Infiniti I in Utah, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

116000 mi

US $20
Hose under car connecting the fuel evaporation canister broke. Probably a rock hit and broke it. 
Infiniti I in Florida, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2012

147000 mi

US $400
Motor mounts 
Oct 2012

147000 mi

US $800
Spark plugs, coils, oil cooler gasket. Drive belts. 
Feb 2013

147700 mi
Low power on Battery required replacement. 
Infiniti I in Virginia, United States
Dec 2008 - May 2009
Jan 2009

89000 mi
I noticed when the engine would rattle when revved at normal operating temp and in park. Infiniti dealer said catalytic converter had an internal failure and it was replaced under warranty 
Infiniti I in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2008 - Aug 2013
Jul 2011

153000 mi

US $500
Struts on all 4 wheels replaced at 153K miles 
Aug 2011

155500 mi

US $150
Gas cap leaking, caused evap canister engine code. New gas cap fixed it for $15. Also stopped trying to overfill tank, may have saturated the canister. Did General maint of trans flush, front brakes, PS flush, filters, belts, wipers, rotate 
Mar 2012

175000 mi

US $500
radiator cracked, was replaced. Flushed cooling system and refilled. 
Infiniti I in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2013
Jul 2009

114000 mi

US $950
replace front driver side bearing and hub assembly 
Aug 2009

116000 mi

US $150
Car overheating, replaced thermostat and radiator cap 
Apr 2011

151300 mi

US $330
It was the bad crank shaft sensor, according to my mechanic, the car was drivable, with service engine light on, part was ordered the same day car is fixed. Total cost including labor $330. This is the first failure after 150K.  
Sep 2013

201000 mi

US $350
Rear wheel hub needs replacement, took about 4 hours, also got a nail in my rear tire, change the tire at the same, total cost is $516 including labor and oone new tire. 
Infiniti I in Maine, United States
Jul 2009 - May 2014
Sep 2009

84000 mi
Cam sensor failed 
Feb 2010

86500 mi

US $250
State inspection- car failed due to brakes. Also car needed belts (done), tail light (done) and new battery (not done). Plan to have another garage do the brakes and battery. 
May 2010

88000 mi

US $1500
Several cracks in exhaust system, including Y-pipe from engine to exhaust and the rear portion of the exhaust pipe system 
Sep 2013

108000 mi

US $550
Rust on radiator mounts 
Infiniti I in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

56000 mi
Bad turning radius. Very bad safety problem.Owner must drive with turning problem in mind. This problem was from day 1 of ownership. 
Infiniti I in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
Jan 2012

US $315
High pressure power steering hose leak 
Infiniti I in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2010 - Jan 2013
May 2010

68000 mi

US $300
the front passenger side wheel bearing was noisy for about 1 year getting noisier 
Infiniti I in Delaware, United States
Sep 2007 - Apr 2013
Oct 2007

65000 mi

US $200
Replaced various bulbs (license plate, interior clock, etc.) for a couple of bucks. Replaced HID bulb and ordered the other due to it flickering from time to time. I can get the bulbs for about $200 a pair, but expect to pay $250 a piece at a dealer. 
Jul 2008

80000 mi

US $300
Replaced alternator 
May 2009

90000 mi
Battery light would come on. Battery was new, and alternator fairly new. Problem is a faulty connector. Connector is not replaceable, as this would require replacement of part. Diagnosed/fixed myself, but expect to pay a bit for diagnosis and replacement Battery light would come on.. Battery was new, and alternator fairly new. Problem is a faulty connector. Connector is not replaceable, as this would require replacement of part. Diagnosed/fixed myself, but expect to pay a bit for diagnosis and replacement 
Apr 2013

130000 mi

US $350
Coolant was getting low. Found tiny crack at top of radiator. Replaced radiators to fix. Also replaced thermostat and hoses as preventative. Replaced coolant with OEM and burped system until heater blew hot. Power steering fluid low. Found leak at fitting on high pressure hose. Replaced hose with new hose with updated design. Filled system with Dexron ATF and purged air. 

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