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Expensive Infiniti I repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (39%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 36 repairs.
Infiniti I repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (89%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 300 mi US $30500 |
Replace XM radio |
2003 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 108000 mi US $550 |
Rust on radiator mounts |
| 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. |
| 80600 mi C $600 |
Crank position sensor replaced |
| 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. |
| 86180 mi C $600 |
Rad replaced. Started leaking near the top. Replace both sides tie rod ends. Fixed clunking. |
| 127420 mi C $1080 |
Replace exhaust system |
2002 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 22000 mi US $18000 |
minor mostly maintenance, tires, muffler, front struts, oil changes, belts, water pump, front and rear rotors, brake pads |
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
Cracked radiator. New struts all around. Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair |
| 106000 mi US $500 |
power steering pump failure |
| 115000 mi US $300 |
Bad starter, replaced and running fine |
| 123900 mi US $500 |
Serpentine belt |
| 115000 mi US $150 |
Top tank of radiator leaking. Radiator and thermostat replaced. New hoses, clamps, and radiator cap also installed. |
| 122000 mi US $550 |
Front and rear struts went bad. Tires choppy. All 4 struts replaced. |
| 128500 mi US $280 |
Rear, driver-side strut mount needed replacing |
| 131000 mi US $185 |
Fuel pump replaced (emitted noise after shutting car off) Tie-rod on driver side needed replacing |
| 134500 mi US $3500 |
Leaking power steering pump, bad hoses, leaked on and wore out control arms. Need entire new rack and pinion assembly, control arms, PS pump, and hoses. |
| 62300 mi US $316 |
Car bounced erratically when driven. Left front strut replaced(prematurely 62000 miles)and problem solved. Chose dealer for expertise and exact product match; refused to replace right front strut. Rides great on high performance Michelins. front left strut replaced (right front strut was not replaced but was strongly suggested) NOTE: Dealer price was achieved after two rounds of haggling. |
| 70900 mi US $517 |
Car would not start. Immobilizer control unit internal failure. Dealer replaced unit and reprogrammed key. Car also taken to third party prior to dealer)that specializes in exotics and assessed same issue, wanted dealer to reprogram key. |
| 77000 mi US $770 |
car overheating....replaced leaking radiator, upper/lower hoses, thermostat, coolant reservoir |
| 79000 mi US $500 |
one coil malfunctioned causing rough engine; due to rear location of coil and labor cost to work in that area, all three rear coils were replaced. (all six spark plugs were also replaced for first time although cost is not reflected here) valve cover gasket leaks reported over one year period during regular maintenance or other repairs. This repair cost $700. (three coils replaced on this date cost $500. Tune-up and six new plugs cost $150) |
| 80000 mi US $400 |
groan sound turning steering wheel, fluid low, filled twice in two week period, slow leak continued ( Dextron III transmission fluid specified by manufacturer). High pressure hose replaced for $400. ($206 dealer part $170 labor 2 hrs & tax) |
| 86000 mi US $700 |
Oil leaks into engine compartment and on ground and noise coming from engine. Replaced crankshaft seal. Replaced lower oil pan gasket. Replaced oil cooler O ring. Replaced power steering suction hose. Replaced idle pulley. Suspension not performing well. Replaced struts in all four corners. Pep Boys using Monroe parts...better quality than OEM and less than half price quoted at Infiniti dealer for inferior parts. |
| 93300 mi US $425 |
car would not accelerate after driving for short period as if transmission was disengaged, but it was not. Car moved very slowly "limping" to get off road. Cruise control non-functional. Speed sensor part installed. Codes 1574 and 720. |
| 126300 mi US $1300 |
Rack and pinion steering replaced |
| 167000 mi US $1100 |
The throttle pressure sensor was defective which required the accelerator pedal assembly to be replaced. |
| 167000 mi US $250 |
Passenger side, front wheel hub had to be replaced. |
| 95880 mi C $1200 |
Shocks, struts, spring replacement. First in 150k km's. |
| 150000 mi US $380 |
Front and rear engine mounts |
| 154000 mi US $1200 |
Front struts and driver's axle Engine and transmission mounts |
| 160000 mi US $120 |
Speed sensor |
| 164000 mi US $100 |
Sensor near gas tank replaced. Ses code p1448. It didnt clear the code, no visible symptoms. Might have to change out some hose or lines. |
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
Struts replaced |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 91000 mi US $550 |
The alternator went out. It and the battery were replaced |
| 42160 mi C $1200 |
I replaced the disc, pads and caliper on all 4 corners. I replaced the shocks on all 4 corners I replaced both link kits in front |
2001 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan
227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 91000 mi US $475 |
O2 Sensor replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced Catalytic Converter |
| 57000 mi US $400 |
Replaced starter motor. |
| 62000 mi US $480 |
New muffler |
| 70000 mi US $401 |
Front wheel bearing |
| 77000 mi US $480 |
Drive shaft and engine drive belts |
| 74500 mi US $500 |
Check engine light. Problem with EGR and oxygen sensors. Replaced. |
| 87500 mi US $636 |
Timing chain cover gasket leak Leak in PS hose |
| 88300 mi US $1632 |
Complete exhaust replacement |
| 96600 mi US $1866 |
Caliper and pads Water pump |
2000 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan
227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 181000 mi US $2052 |
All the Bushings in the steering and front end were worn out and I had them all replaced. It caused a loud knock when you would hit a bump in the road. Tulsa roads are bad anyway.. |
| 75000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced left CV. Replaced rack & pinion assembly. |
1999 Infiniti I
Engine not specified
| 202000 mi US $1300 |
The front calipers were seizing, and replaced front calipers, front rotors, front pads, and rear rotors. I also replaced the muffler. |
| 209100 mi US $550 |
Alternator. Ignition switch replaced. |
| 210000 mi US $150 |
new battery, old one was 5 years old. |
| 218000 mi US $333 |
Replaced radiator and thermostat |
1999 Infiniti I 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 117000 mi US $1500 |
Knocking, carbon buildup. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Recharged A/C. |
1999 Infiniti I 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 110000 mi US $700 |
Fog lamp and cornening lamp on passenger side were out, dealer noted both units were bad (not bulbs), and had to be replaced. In addition, CHMSL bulb replaced. |
| 121000 mi US $400 |
Right front tie rod. |
| 132000 mi US $1400 |
Radiator leaked fluid and almost caused car to overheat on the way to dealer for diagnosis. Had to be towed the rest of the way. Replaced the radiator for about $600. |
1999 Infiniti I 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 138500 mi US $375 |
Alternator started set of ABS light. Left for 1 month, starter went. |
| 143000 mi US $100 |
CV joint |
| 137500 mi US $1405 |
clearcoat peeling |
| 144000 mi US $320 |
Left CV joint Replaced 4 struts/shock absorbers |
| 145000 mi US $685 |
Replaced Tie rod ends, rack and pinion mounting bushing, and lower control arms. |
1998 Infiniti I 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 150000 mi US $477 |
SES light on. Dealer said the computer indicates that there was a blockage in the egr port from carbon build up. |
| 153000 mi US $963 |
Air Bag Light was flashing. The passenger side air bag needed to be replaced. |
| 156000 mi US $1636 |
Shocks and struts were replaced. Power steering unit flushed. Oil change. |
| 163000 mi US $480 |
SES light came on. Diagnosed as a needing a new oxygen sensor. Item replaced, problem solved. |
| 165000 mi US $490 |
Valve cover gasket leaking. Gasket was replaced. |
| 182300 mi US $551 |
Replaced the starter |
| 84940 mi C $200 |
O2 sensor needed replacement. |
| 87420 mi C $400 |
Faulty starter was replaced. Problem solved. Trip also included replacement of a few hoses that were becoming brittle. |
| 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 |
| 100740 mi C $2000 |
Front axle replaced |
1996 Infiniti I 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 232000 mi US $1000 |
Shocks needed replacement |
| 234000 mi US $405 |
Harmonic balancer, ac/ alternator belt, power steering belt replaced |
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