2009 Infiniti G Infiniti G 2009

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2009 Infiniti G repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (2%)

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2009 Infiniti G transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

102300 mi Transfer case, and differential starting to sweat/leak 

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2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

56000 mi TSB to fix rough downshift from 3 to 2. Dealer noticed during test drive. 
63000 mi Bad rear differential bushing 

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2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

36000 mi Reprogram transmission and engine control module to correct harsh downshifting. This was an infinite issued technical service bulletin 
47000 mi

US $400
Creaking for underside of vehicle. Dealer lubes axles. 
64500 mi

US $2000
AWD system failed, needed to have coupler replaced. 
98000 mi

US $200
Leak fixed and fluid changed 
106000 mi

US $6000
Rebuilt transmission 
73700 mi

US $375
Car had sudden acceleration while brake was depressed. They reloaded the software. They were not able to recreate the issue. It has not happened again. Still not sure what caused it. 
35000 mi Harsh down shifting, reprogrammed transmission per TSB. 
60800 mi

US $140
Shift lever became disengaged from transmission. Car was put into drive and would not shift again 

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2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

91000 mi

US $100
Transmission drain plug started leaking. Replaced the drain plug and put fresh oil in. 
40300 mi

US $42
Manual transmission would grind into 5th gear when cold. All other gears were fine and 5th was fine when warm. Tried replacing fluid with Redline synthetic, did not fix the problem. 
41400 mi Manual transmission would grind into 5th gear when cold. All other gears were fine and 5th was fine when warm. Dealer replaced m/t fluid unnecessarily (customer pay), then replaced transmission under powertrain warranty. 
48000 mi Slave cylinder leaked all clutch fluid. Transmission had been replaced under warranty 10 months earlier for 5th gear grind. They replaced the whole trans again under parts warranty since slave cylinder was part of the replacement trans. 
24000 mi tranny noise..fixed by replacing the entire transmission 

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2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

73626 mi

US $723
Shifting timing was of and manual mode did not stay engaged. Purged and cleaned transmission. Gear selector disassembled, cleaned, and contact lubricant added. Transmission smooth again and stays in manual mode. 

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2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

80800 mi Vibration when driving 65-70 mph got worse a speed increased 1st diagnose as bad tires Later determined 2 drive shafts were needed 

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2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

91000 mi

US $2300
Master cylinder for the clutch failed, also upgraded brake and clutch fluids 
101000 mi

US $1050
clutch spring failed 
101000 mi Started having some problems going into 6th Gear grinding sound 

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2009 Infiniti G Transmission Problems

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