2004 Infiniti G Infiniti G 2004

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2004 Infiniti G repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 386 repairs.
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2004 Infiniti G engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Infiniti G

Engine not specified

181000 mi

US $200
Had been overheating and losing power. Had to have the thermometer replaced. 
64000 mi

US $450
Rusted exhaust (resonator and muffler) 

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2004 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

109120 mi

C $250
Exhaust leak at the flexible connections just after the exhaust manifold 
119660 mi

C $1000
Muffler separated from the exhaust pipe. As the entire system was getting old, replaced it from the cat converters back. 
136400 mi

C $130
Fuel line developed a slight leak. Shop cut out rotten section and installed a custom patch. 

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2004 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

98100 mi

US $150
Oil cooler failed, had it replaced/rebuilt 
111000 mi

US $1500
Radiator replaced 
15500 mi acceleration sensor replaced under warranty 
95880 mi Temperature sensor replaced. 
183520 mi

C $2500
Replace heater core Replace exhaust 
195300 mi

C $2900
Replaced crankshaft sensors and camshaft sensors. 

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2004 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

157000 mi

US $700
Radiator developed a leak in the filler tube 
190000 mi

US $440
Variable valve timing solenoids were leaking. No other option but to replace 
55000 mi

US $1300
Radiator ruptured and had to be replaced. 
180000 mi Needed new clutch. Still on original at 183,500 miles. 
120000 mi

US $560
clutch replace 
56000 mi Catalytic converter replaced. 
121000 mi

US $2615
Replace valve cover gaskets. Replace fuel damper 
129000 mi

US $225
Reseal engine pan due to oil leak 
137826 mi

US $63
Replace Oil Filter Housing due to oil leak 
143191 mi

US $60
Weld Exhaust Bracket 

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2004 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

128000 mi

US $500
Replaced a leaking radiator, hoses and thermostat. 
134000 mi

US $12
engine code p0221, diagnosed as variable valve timing solenoid. Cleaned solenoid and replaced the gasket. 
110800 mi

US $140
Cam Positioning Sensor Passenger side 
124800 mi

US $950
Replaced B1 and B2 CAM sensors 
29000 mi

US $22000
TPS code triggered. Dealer fixed by replacing throttle body under warranty. 
144900 mi

US $1500
the upper and lower oil pan was leaking oil. removed the upper and lower oil pan replaced the silicon based sealant. While the sub frame was off I replace the tie rod ends, compression rods, ball .joint and rack and pinion 
86000 mi

US $475
Replaced left and right cam sensors. Replaced cranksensor. 
97000 mi

US $809
Replaced leaking radiator, thermostat, hoses, and battery. 
119300 mi

US $550
Radiator leaking, split at seam. Had to be replaced. 
126000 mi

US $100
Bad radiator cap 
77000 mi

US $62
camshaft position sensor bank 1. passenger side sensor. code p0340 
67000 mi

US $250
electric cooling fans replaced under extended factory warranty 
122000 mi

US $2900
Replaced pulleys (2) and did regular maint for 120K: replaced coolant, brake fluid, tranny fluid, power steering fluid, differential gear oil, and all belts. Car continues to run extremely well. Now just creaking a bit. They had to replace the o-rings on cylinders 5 and 6 due to oil seepage. This is a common issue with this car. This required replacing the head gasket and taking the top end off (a $6-700 price tag). 
154000 mi

US $987
Replaced Y pipe and all parts down to exhaust tip. Original exhaust system was the original. 
99000 mi

US $280
TPS sensor went bad. Have to replace throttle body. 
100000 mi

US $400
Accelerator pedal postion sensor was bad. Replace pedal and sensor. 
129500 mi Replaced cam sensor on bank one, passenger side. 
139000 mi

US $150
Replaced both cam sensors after the car was hesitating. Got an error code and purchased sensors at autozone. Easy fix. 
141000 mi

US $356
Throttle position sensor malfunction, high idle. High idle 
149000 mi

US $100
Radiator leak at top of plastic housing. Replaced radiator. 
155000 mi

US $200
Replaced leaking valve covers. Replaced leaking oil cooler gasket. New ignition coils 
85000 mi oil pan gasket leaking, took to shop to get a new gasket installed. The leak was fixed. 
97000 mi

US $300
Engine running rough and check engine light came on. Number 1 cylinder had a broken ignition coil. Replaced coil and everything was fine. 
110000 mi removed and cleaned the throttle body.The car was not running the way it should. It only took about one hour to repair the problem. I could not believe how dirty it was. 
85300 mi

US $400
Leak in oil cooler. 
188000 mi Replaced Mass Air Boot replaced oil cooler gaskets 

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2004 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

75000 mi

US $800
During a MD state inspection, a hole due to rust in the muffler was found. Consequently, the muffler had to be replaced. 
63200 mi

US $845
Throttle body problem, would have eventually led to stalling, perhaps no start. 
78000 mi

US $360
Very hard starting. Had fuel injector service/cleaning, etc. and battery charge. Also oil change and full check of systems. 
118000 mi

US $975
Replaced the radiator. It developed a leak. Overall, this car has been very unreliable. 
128000 mi

US $1600
Replaced exhaust and muffler behind catalytic converters. 
81840 mi

C $800
Crack in center muffler- replaced with OEM part 
125500 mi

US $1525
Replaced catalytic converter While in for other issue, found valve cover gaskets leaking and had them replaced. 
124000 mi

US $375
Ended up replacing MAF, took 2 trips to diagnose and repair. 
200800 mi

US $241
R & R radiator , change belts , 
49000 mi

US $800
throttle body and sensor replaced ($800)  
79500 mi Oil leak by oil filter/cooler 
83300 mi

US $990
Replaced valve cover gaskets along with replacement of spark plugs as oil was leaking onto coils. Only cost of valve cover gaskets included in repair ($550) 
132000 mi

US $1200
Replaced radiator and thermostat - upper radiator seal failed 
70000 mi

US $600
Gas leak 
110000 mi

US $295
Replace radiator. Self install. 
142000 mi

US $438
Replace Catalytic converters. 
37920 mi

C $400
Exhaust resonator needed to be replaced. 
63860 mi

C $100
Replaced cam position sensor on bank 2 
76880 mi

C $150
Repaired flange on exhaust, welded in new piece. 

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2004 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

53940 mi engine knocking fuel tank sensor off calibration (cant fill up to full) 
23000 mi Both fuel senders replaced. The fuel gauge would not go to full after filling the tank. This repair was fully covered under the original warranty. 
22000 mi * Unreportable; happened before joined: Bad fuel sender in gas tank. Dealership replaced under original factory warranty. 
107000 mi

US $120
Stalled & Check Engine Light. ODBII read Camshaft Sensor Bank 1 and Bank 2. Difficult to start. Replaced both and reset. Idled rough for approx 5 minutes and runs/starts fine now. 
57300 mi Replaced cracked drive and ac belts 
10036 mi Fix fuel tank sensor - warranty 
16211 mi Fix fuel tank float - warranty Fix broken driver's seat mount 
32000 mi

US $840
Fuel gauge problems. Replaced bad fuel tank sending unit (sensor). 
39100 mi

US $200
Replaced fuel pressure regulator assembly 
78000 mi Oil leaking into spark plug tube (cylinder #5) valve cover replaced. Replaced by dealer under 60 day or 1200 mile used car warranty. 
168000 mi Oil consumption 1 quart every 1500 miles well known issue with the vq35 engine. 
151000 mi

US $125
Replaced MAF 
164300 mi

US $2100
Replaced clutch lasted 105k miles 

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2004 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

91140 mi Crankshaft sensor replacement 
95160 mi Crankshaft sensor replacement 
100440 mi

C $60
Replaced the air filter it was already worn out it had a slit throat. 
113460 mi

C $650
Replaced spark plugs and valve covers and gasket 
181000 mi

US $3300
One of my pistons broke down and destroyed my engine 
22692 mi Replace throttle chamber under warranty 
32000 mi

US $305
CEL came on and car had a slight roughness at idle. Shop read codes (2) and cleaned throttle body, replaced air filter, replaced coil and plug on #6 cyl. This is the only repair to date - car runs fine now. 
33200 mi

US $785
2nd ign. coil failure in short period of time - replaced the other 5. Shop couldn't believe the 2nd one failed in such low mileage. Runs like new now. 
37000 mi One of the coils that was replaced last year failed (yellow light). Replaced by shop under warranty. Coils (all) are NAPA items. Shop believes that not driving the car enough is the problem. No other codes. No engine or other mods. Always top tier premium gas, Techron. Stabil during winter layover. Car is a garage queen. 
91000 mi

US $99
CEL light u1001(canbus), p1574(vss), p0462(fuel level sensor), p0500(vss). CEL p1168(bank1 sensor 1) in the same month. CEL was not cleared but is no longer present. ALL of the 02 sensors will be replaced @ 100K as preventative maintenance OIL found on spark plugs in 3 cylinders. I replaced the spark plugs seals with an aftermarket solution. I also replaced the plugs, valvecover gaskets, PCV valve, cleaned throttle body and maf sensor, reset ecu and did an idle relearn. 
49000 mi

US $195
Replaced thermostat 
65000 mi Service Engine Soon light came on. Throttle body had to be replaced. 
94700 mi

US $1118
Replaced valve covers because they were leaking oil into the spark plugs. 
112000 mi

US $350
Replaced both Camshaft Position sensors to fix an oil leak. 
112500 mi

US $300
Repaired oil leak. 
119000 mi

US $1200
Needed several new exhaust parts. 
138000 mi

US $463
Exhaust was loud, replaced Y-pipe 
157000 mi

US $1700
It was leaking coolant. The shop said that the radiator was leaking and replaced it. 
158000 mi It was leaking coolant. Replaced the radiator cap. 
158000 mi It was leaking coolant. Replaced the radiator again. 
161000 mi

US $800
Service Engine soon light caused by failed camshaft position sensors. Sensors were replaced, induction cleaning service performed. 
94000 mi

US $130
Idle air control learning computer reset itself 
94000 mi

US $1100
Replace throttle control module 
78000 mi

US $210
Oil pan leak,  
91200 mi

US $110
Bad oil cooler seal, leaking oil 
91000 mi

US $350
Cracked radiator bad thermostat 
110000 mi blown engine due to burning oil 
213100 mi

US $53
replaced crankshaft position sensor 
239300 mi

US $150
Replaced both cooling fans and shroud after overheat incident. 
110360 mi

C $788
valve cover gaskets, new plugs and new belts 
111600 mi

C $720
new flex pipe 
107000 mi

US $275
The radiator started to leak. Had to replace it. 
111000 mi

US $4
My 04 G wouldn't go no more than 1500 rpm's so I shut down the car and started back ok. Also check light came on so I took it to Auto zone and pulled code(s). It came up with throttle body, pulled it, cleaned with T.B. spray works great. 
136000 mi

US $724
Camshaft sensor need to be replaced 

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2004 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

102000 mi

US $450
Engine appears to burn through oil quickly. Mechanic is attempting see how well an oil additive will help. 

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2004 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

108100 mi

US $260
Car gave me the P0345 code after stalling on the highway in traffic. Diagnostic recommended Crankshaft Position Sensor on driver side needed replacing. (Bank 2)Shop replaced this in about 2 hours. 
111000 mi

US $125
Cooling fan stopped spinning on the driver side causing the engine to overheat in traffic after a certain temperature. 
45000 mi Idle trouble, (after being warmed, engine wanted to die upon first restart). Carbon build up found in throttle body, and was cleaned out. Idle valve was “relearned”. 
46000 mi CEL on. TSB performed to reprogram ECM. Intermittently when fueling, gas pump shuts off before tank is finished filling. Tech tried to replicate situation with no success. (This has not occurred since) 
161400 mi

US $20
Thermostat replacement Air intake hose split while replacing air filter 
165300 mi

US $100
Radiator 
168000 mi

US $700
Replace spark plugs and coils Replace catalytic converters 

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2004 Infiniti G 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

46000 mi Throttle body went bad. New one installed under factory warranty. 

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