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Infiniti I repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

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

Other (1%)

Chart based on 346 repairs.
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Infiniti I repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 295 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

Infiniti I in Virginia, United States
- Oct 2011
Oct 2010

80000 mi

US $160
Replaced sway bar bushings and sway bar end links. 
Oct 2011

92000 mi

US $600
Replaced rusted center exhaust resonator and muffler. 
Infiniti I in Texas, United States
- May 2004
May 2004

300 mi

US $30500
Replace XM radio 

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2003 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

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 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 New Mexico, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
Jan 2012

US $315
High pressure power steering hose leak 
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
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 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. 
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2013 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015

126020 mi

C $1080
Replace exhaust system 
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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2002 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

Infiniti I in Georgia, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

122000 mi

US $500
radiator leak. 

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2002 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Infiniti I in Florida, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2016
Apr 2011

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.  
Aug 2012

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. 
Sep 2013

77000 mi

US $770
car overheating....replaced leaking radiator, upper/lower hoses, thermostat, coolant reservoir 
Feb 2014

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) 
Apr 2014

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) 
Mar 2015

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. 
May 2016

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. 
Sep 2016

94000 mi

US $40
Brake/electrical issue. Tail lights remained on after car is shut off.Battery drained.Car wouldn't start. Jump started, went to repair shop & replaced small rubber piece in brake pedal area in 2 minutes. Cruise control worked again. Solved. 
Infiniti I in Virginia, United States
Nov 2004 - Aug 2013
Jan 2004

35000 mi
Warranty Repair - Replaced "D" light in instrument panel for transmission position. 
Jan 2008

125000 mi

US $600
Both wheel bearings were replaced in the front wheels. 
Mar 2010

156000 mi

US $164
ABS light was on, needed Right Rear ABS sensor diagnosed by dealer. Purchased part and installed at home. Quick, easy, relatively cheap repair. Replaced right-rear ABS sensor 
Nov 2010

167500 mi

US $600
Rear struts bad Front sway bar links needed to be replaced. 
Apr 2011

164200 mi

US $115
Lower oil pan gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. Also required an oil change after this repair. 
Jul 2011

135500 mi

US $350
Radiator was cracked, replacement solved problem. Car was in for state inspection. Had to replace rear-left sidemarker bulb. 
Sep 2011

138000 mi

US $218
Valve cover gasket needed to be replaced as it had leaked oil into three of the cylinders. Also replace three spark plugs and three ignition coil boots. 
Jun 2013

170000 mi

US $45
The EVAP canister bypass valve malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. It was a simple part replacement. 
Jul 2013

171000 mi

US $522
Front engine mount (w/ sensor) was replaced. Engine oil pan leaking oil. Gasket replaced and oil change performed. 
Aug 2013

171000 mi

US $65
Bad ignition coil on cylinder 2. Heated oxygen sensor 2 bank 1 went bad. AC fan control module went bad. Blower motor was not blowing air. Replace control module to fix problem. 
Infiniti I in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

121000 mi
Replacement of high-pressure power steering hose. 
Infiniti I in Missouri, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2014
Dec 2009

82000 mi

US $200
Oil leak through the lower oil pan seal: seal replaced, oil cooler adapter seal replaced, drive belts replaced. 
Oct 2010

87300 mi
Check Engine light came on - code P1456 very small EVAP leak. Emission test failed. Tightened gas cap, disconnected battery for 48 hrs. Light is off. Test is OK. In a week the same problem back. Will follow diagnostic procedure. 
Mar 2011

90100 mi
Replaced gas tank cap - MEL is OFF. Every time engine started it dies unless gas pedal pressed. Had Mass airflow sensor cleaned, removed and cleaned throttle, air filter. Performed idle relearning. The idle above normal ~900. will check. Replaced gas tank cap - MEL is OFF. Every time engine started it dies unless gas pedal pressed. Had Mass airflow sensor cleaned, removed and cleaned throttle, air filter. Performed idle relearning. The idle above normal ~900. will check. 
Apr 2011

91000 mi

US $20
Six mo. ago CEL code P1456. Replaced gas cap, disconnected battery to clear code. Since then engine died when starting if don't keep RPM above 1000 for 2 sec. Removed throttle assm, cleaned w/ MAF cleaner, replaced gasket. Performed manual idle relearn. 
Aug 2011

93000 mi

US $100
Lock actuator on rear right door stopped working. Lock knob stayed in locked position and could not be moved. The door was inoperable. The new lock actuator (part #80552-AA20A) was bought from dealer and installed. 
Oct 2011

94300 mi

US $100
CEL on. Code P1456: EVAP system small leak. Found typical hair crack on EVAP canister @ the vent control valve attachment (left bolt). Broke all bolts when removed parts. Drilled them out. Fixed the crack, reinstalled. Saved $300 on parts. 
Infiniti I in Oklahoma, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2014
Jun 2010

100000 mi

US $2000
Cracked radiator. New struts all around. Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair 
Dec 2010

106000 mi

US $500
power steering pump failure 
Dec 2011

115000 mi

US $300
Bad starter, replaced and running fine 
Nov 2013

123900 mi

US $500
Serpentine belt 
Infiniti I in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
Mar 2010

167000 mi

US $1100
The throttle pressure sensor was defective which required the accelerator pedal assembly to be replaced. 
May 2010

167000 mi

US $250
Passenger side, front wheel hub had to be replaced. 
Infiniti I in Utah, United States
Dec 2008 - Oct 2013
Sep 2008

34000 mi

US $100
engine light,sensor replacement, accelerator pedal - covered under warranty 
Oct 2012

67000 mi

US $100
Bose stereo gave up and was repaired under extended warranty 
Infiniti I in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

95880 mi

C $1200
Shocks, struts, spring replacement. First in 150k km's. 
Infiniti I in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2012

121000 mi

US $300
Radiator leaked, needed to be replaced. 
Infiniti I in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2008 - Jun 2010
Nov 2008

88660 mi

C $100
Radiator cooling fan bearing loose, a/c cooling fan shround bought on line and brought to repair shop "'Service Engine soon"' light on; told that camshaft timing sensor?? had caused light; would cost approx $500 for parts and labor. Light was reset, has not come back on in past two weeks (knock on wood). Performance of vehicle is good. 
Infiniti I in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - Dec 2009
Aug 2009

122000 mi

US $300
Squeaking/grinding during left turns that is getting worse daily. Initially diagnosed as a failing or failed front driver's side CV joint. Joint replaced but did not solve problem. New diagnosis is bad motor mount and we will be trying that repair next 
Sep 2009

122000 mi

US $400
Replaced the motor mount, but squeaking and grinding on left turns persisted. Mechanic has fully disassembled the left front wheel and determined there is a problem with the wheel hub. 
Oct 2009

123000 mi

US $300
Replaced the hub and bearing and this solved the problem. 
Nov 2009

125000 mi

US $225
Failing camshaft sensor causing engine to intermittently hiccup and then cut off. Diagnosed after Check Engine light came on. Replacement part has been ordered. Initially thought it was water in gas tank. 
Infiniti I in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

123000 mi
Underfloor Spoiler came loose. 
Infiniti I in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - Sep 2015
Apr 2010

75020 mi

C $100
Clunking noise observed on right front of vehicle. Replaced right engine mount myself. Problem resolved. 
Jul 2010

77500 mi

C $900
Very early stage of front right wheel bearing failure. Elected to replace before it became a real problem. Left front lower ball joint found to be faulty during front end component inspection. Replaced ball joint which includes lower control arm. 
Apr 2012

91760 mi

C $60
Replaced right valve cover and gasket, (with a 2004 Maxima version), as it was leaking oil into the spark plug wells of #'s 3 & 5 cylinders. Installed a NWP intake spacer kit while I was @ it.:) 
Sep 2012

96720 mi

C $27
Not a big deal, but replaced fuel cap as an odour of fuel could be smelt @ the fuel door after a drive and an occasinal check engine light. The engine light is the only reason that I mention it as a "repair". I replaced the cap myself. 
Dec 2012

98580 mi

C $200
Rad started to leak @ the top tank seam. Replaced it myself along with 2 new rad hoses and fresh coolant. 
Infiniti I in New York, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

144700 mi

US $150
Seized rear caliper. Caliper and rotor replaced. 
Infiniti I in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Oct 2016
Mar 2015

189100 mi
Bearing seems to be worn out after taking to mechanic to change brakes 
Infiniti I in New York, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015

152000 mi

US $650
Rotors, Pads, and Calipers front and back needed replacement 
Jun 2015

152000 mi
Check engine code of a faulty automatic speed sensor and misfires. 
Infiniti I in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
Jul 2015

143000 mi

US $140
SES code U1000 and U1001 showing, after diagnostics TCM communication error was pinpointed. Dealer part was $700.00 labor to be $140.00 Went outside of dealership replaced TCM for $26.95 
Sep 2015

144000 mi

US $130
Replaced both starter and alternator. in the same month 
Infiniti I in Kentucky, United States
- Apr 2009
Apr 2009

72800 mi

US $610
Replace A/C compressor 
Infiniti I in New Jersey, United States
- Mar 2005
Mar 2005

22000 mi

US $18000
minor mostly maintenance, tires, muffler, front struts, oil changes, belts, water pump, front and rear rotors, brake pads 
Infiniti I in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
Jul 2011

69000 mi

US $693
Seat motor failed. There was a TSB on this. We had purchased an extended warranty that paid 80% of the cost. 
Aug 2011

70300 mi

US $425
Left outer wheel bearing failed suddenly, making the car unsafe to drive. Also replaced stabilzer links, struts, and strut bearing caps. 
Oct 2012

91300 mi

US $637
L-rear caliper blew a piston seal. The rear end had been clunking a lot and we thought it was from calipers/bushings so both sides were repaired complete - calipers, rotors, pads. 
Dec 2012

95000 mi

US $268
Replaced LF drive axle and joint. 
Jan 2013

95700 mi

US $165
Exhaust hanger was loose and flanges on center section were coming apart. Weld and replace hanger. 
Infiniti I in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2014 - Feb 2015
Oct 2014

132500 mi

US $500
Replace sensor for emissions Replaced oil pan. 
Feb 2015

135000 mi
Moonroof/Sunroof would open on its own. 
Infiniti I in Maryland, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

195000 mi

US $750
Radiator replacement. Power steering power pressure line replaced 
Infiniti I in Florida, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2016
Oct 2011

150000 mi

US $380
Front and rear engine mounts 
Jan 2013

170700 mi

US $1200
Front struts and driver's axle Engine and transmission mounts 
Jun 2013

160000 mi

US $120
Speed sensor 
Dec 2013

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. 
Infiniti I in Ohio, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

162000 mi

US $54
Cam position sensor replacement (bank 1). 
Infiniti I in Washington, United States
Oct 2012 - May 2014
Jul 2013

173800 mi

US $300
lower control arm replacement worn bushing passenger side 
Oct 2013

178700 mi

US $250
Lower control arm bushing destroyed by power steering fluid leak 
Feb 2014

183100 mi

US $250
Power steering pressure line hose leak 
Infiniti I in Florida, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2014
Mar 2013

115000 mi

US $150
Top tank of radiator leaking. Radiator and thermostat replaced. New hoses, clamps, and radiator cap also installed. 
Jun 2013

122000 mi

US $550
Front and rear struts went bad. Tires choppy. All 4 struts replaced. 
Oct 2013

128500 mi

US $280
Rear, driver-side strut mount needed replacing 
Dec 2013

131000 mi

US $185
Fuel pump replaced (emitted noise after shutting car off) Tie-rod on driver side needed replacing 
Apr 2014

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. 
Aug 2014

137000 mi
Needed entire new rack and pinion assembly, control arms, PS pump, and hoses. 
Infiniti I in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
Jun 2015

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 

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2001 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Infiniti I in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

107000 mi

US $400
replace rusted gas filler tube. 
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 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.  
Infiniti I in Illinois, United States
Mar 2009 - Dec 2013
Jan 2010

90300 mi
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

86200 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 

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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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2000 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

Infiniti I in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2011
May 2011

129900 mi

US $400
difficulty with the fuel/air block 
Sep 2011

132000 mi
first gear in auto tranny was getting ready to go 

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2000 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Infiniti I in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

150000 mi

US $350
Power steering line was leaking fluid. Had to be replaced.  Radiator cracked was leaking coolant 
Infiniti I in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2010 - May 2013
May 2010

115000 mi

US $400
alternator replaced. Additional work, given alternator work, purely as preemptive, was replacing all belts. 
Nov 2010

120000 mi

US $800
starter stopped working and had to be replaced mechanic indicated that left side axle boot torn and recommended replacement. replaced. 
Jan 2011

US $35
noise when starting car in the morning. self diagnosed as belt loose. mechanic could not replicate but did tightened the belt, which fixed the problem 
Sep 2012

139000 mi

US $250
Replaced drive-shaft right 
Infiniti I in Delaware, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

107000 mi

US $350
SES light on was told by dealer that my catalytic converter was bad and to replace would be $1800 
Infiniti I in Florida, United States
Oct 2008 - Nov 2010
Apr 2010

108000 mi
I believe that the a/c compressor has gone out. Metal on metal sound. Car also was hit by a tree!!!!! the same day so I haven't looked at the a/c yet.  
Jul 2010

108700 mi

US $200
a/c compressor clutch failed causing loud noise when car was driven. Used compressor purchased and dryer replaced along with evaporator valve. 
Oct 2010

112000 mi

US $20
On this model of the I30, the paint is succeptible to heat failure on parts of the dash. I took these parts out and repainted them in order to prepare them for sale. 
Infiniti I in New York, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2013
Mar 2008

107000 mi

US $350
Idle control sensor. 
Jun 2008

113000 mi

US $300
Starter died completely. 
Sep 2008

117000 mi

US $600
Replaced 2 ignition coils and crank sensor. A/c compressor clutch bearing, had to replace a/c compressor clutch. 
Jun 2009

129000 mi

US $100
Passenger side caliper was not fully releasing 
Dec 2009

135000 mi

US $340
Muffler rusted and developed a leak. 
Infiniti I in Nevada, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

92800 mi

US $268
maf replaced 
Oct 2010

101000 mi

US $425
cat replaced 
Infiniti I in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

156000 mi

US $377
Ignition switch issue. Key would not turn. New keys had to be cut and reprogrammed. Helped the problem but did not solve it. I will be going back to have the ignition switch replaced as key still get stuck about 20 percent of time. 
Infiniti I in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

210000 mi

US $633
bushings joints. control arms on front of vehicle replaced. Also side marker light replaced. Battery terminals cleaned. Rear main seal is leaking. Dealer was charging $1800 to fix. 
Infiniti I in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
May 2011

114060 mi

C $200
brake calipers rusted and sticking from time to time 
Jul 2011

115200 mi

C $500
exhaust leaked and was very loud and causing the car to vibrate. 
Infiniti I in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
Jan 2013

US $10
Car had very rough idle during cold starts. Ran seafoam through vacuum lines and this appears to have fixed the idle. 
Infiniti I in Arizona, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2011
Apr 2011

75000 mi

US $2000
Replaced left CV. Replaced rack & pinion assembly. 
Infiniti I in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
Dec 2014

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.. 
Infiniti I in Ohio, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

134000 mi

US $700
front brake 
Infiniti I in California, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2015
Sep 2012

128000 mi

US $700
Cylinder #2 had blown out spark plug, and shattered ignition coil, using a key insert threaded new threads into cylinder spark plug sleeve and inserted a new threaded sleeve, replaced coil and plugs 
Oct 2014

148000 mi

US $580
replaced driver & passenger side power window switches 
Infiniti I in Georgia, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014

165000 mi

US $950
Bearing in AC compressor, replaced 
Infiniti I in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

153000 mi
needed a CV boot 
Infiniti I in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2011 - May 2012
Sep 2011

160000 mi

US $239
Replaced the transmission ($400 parts $561 Labor @ $85/hr). Quit when hot, then total failure when changed fluid. The following week replaced the axles ($159 parts $80 labor). Vibration had been covered up by failing transmission. 
Infiniti I in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

205000 mi

US $60
Found issue when replaced rear brake pads. Rear brake caliper would not go completely down. Had to replace. 

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2000 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in Florida, United States
Oct 2007 - Apr 2014
Sep 2009

78000 mi

US $162
CV axle boot torn. 
Apr 2014

143000 mi

US $130
Failure of cylinder 1 ignition coil. All 6 coils replaced from a junkyard. 

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1999 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

Infiniti in Washington, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2014
Jan 2013

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. 
Nov 2013

209100 mi

US $550
Alternator. Ignition switch replaced. 
Dec 2013

210000 mi

US $150
new battery, old one was 5 years old. 
Sep 2014

218000 mi

US $333
Replaced radiator and thermostat 

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1999 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

Infiniti in Ohio, United States
Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

156000 mi

US $350
Replaced 5-speed gearbox seal. 
Infiniti in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2008 - Aug 2008
Mar 2008

117000 mi

US $1500
Knocking, carbon buildup. 
Jun 2008

120000 mi

US $300
Recharged A/C. 
Jul 2008

120000 mi
Starter dead, other work needed; decided to sell car instead of spending $2,800 on these repairs. Needed some axle work. Brake calipers sticking, pads work. Impending muffler work. 

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1999 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2012
Feb 2010

124700 mi

US $220
Keys lost their electronic coding for the anti-theft device, so car wouldn't start. Had to reprogram keys and reflash anti-theft module. 
Mar 2010

125000 mi

US $500
Tear in CV boot joint on both sides. Decided to repair both drive axles. Also replaced inner tie rod. 
Apr 2010

126000 mi

US $250
Replaced Drive Shaft. Boot was torn 
May 2011

140000 mi

US $200
Replaced a worn out half shaft with a torn boot. 
Jun 2012

147000 mi

US $400
replace both alternator and starter 
Infiniti in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2013
Nov 2008

95000 mi

US $220
CV joint 
Jul 2009

103000 mi

US $85
throttle body cleaning 
Dec 2009

108000 mi

US $200
cv joint boots failed 
Feb 2010

109000 mi

US $450
Both valve cover gaskets were leaking 
Jun 2010

111000 mi

US $100
throttle body dirty 
Sep 2010

115000 mi

US $309
radiator leaked 
Mar 2011

120000 mi

US $300
one ignition coil was replaced 
Oct 2011

126000 mi
air bag warning light 
Jan 2012

127500 mi
replaced battery 
Infiniti in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

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. 
Nov 2008

121000 mi

US $400
Right front tie rod. 
Oct 2009

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.  
Infiniti in California, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

129000 mi

US $380
Replaced the starter motor and got a new baterry 
Infiniti in Illinois, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Jun 2011

177000 mi

US $250
Replaced all four calipers 

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1999 Infiniti I 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Dec 2014
Jul 2013

138500 mi

US $375
Alternator started set of ABS light. Left for 1 month, starter went. 
Aug 2013

140000 mi

US $10
H3 fog lamp 
Dec 2013

143000 mi

US $100
CV joint 
Jan 2014

137500 mi

US $1405
clearcoat peeling 
Mar 2014

144000 mi

US $320
Left CV joint Replaced 4 struts/shock absorbers 
Apr 2014

144200 mi

US $60
valve cover gaskets 
May 2014

145000 mi

US $685
Replaced Tie rod ends, rack and pinion mounting bushing, and lower control arms. 

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1998 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

Infiniti in Colorado, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

183000 mi
blower fan would sometimes have a delayed start 

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1998 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2007 - Apr 2008
Dec 2007

208000 mi

US $85
Hole in the flex-pipe and broken exhaust hangars. The cost of the part and labor is probably equal to what the car's currently worth, so I decided not to have it fixed. 
Apr 2008

211000 mi
We discovered the shocks (struts?) were on the verge of going, so instead of fixing all that we sold it. We discovered some holes throughout the exhaust system - too costly to repair. 
Infiniti in California, United States
Jun 2007 - Jun 2013
Oct 2012

199700 mi

US $400
Replace leaking steering rack 
Infiniti in Idaho, United States
Jun 2007 - Apr 2009
Jul 2007

147000 mi

US $425
Knock sensor need replacing 
Aug 2007

148000 mi

US $325
Emissions Valve-not sure of the exact name. 
Sep 2007

149000 mi

US $465
Brake caliper failed causing all the fluid to leak out. 
Jul 2008

164000 mi

US $277
CV Half shaft needed replacing. Torn rubber boot caused part to fail. 
Nov 2008

170000 mi

US $135
Ignition Switch was wearing out and sometimes did not engage the starter. Replaced the switch. 
Infiniti in New York, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007

106000 mi

US $550
Needed new rear calipers as one was seized, got new calipers, pads, and rotors, done in 45 minutes, lifetime warranty 
Infiniti in Oregon, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2012
Jun 2009

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. 
Oct 2009

153000 mi

US $963
Air Bag Light was flashing. The passenger side air bag needed to be replaced. 
Jan 2010

156000 mi

US $1636
Shocks and struts were replaced. Power steering unit flushed. Oil change. 
Nov 2010

163000 mi

US $480
SES light came on. Diagnosed as a needing a new oxygen sensor. Item replaced, problem solved. 
Feb 2011

165000 mi

US $490
Valve cover gasket leaking. Gasket was replaced. 
Oct 2011

171000 mi
Hood struts failing. Hood will not stay open on its own. Did not repair. 
Feb 2012

182300 mi

US $551
Replaced the starter 
Aug 2012

194000 mi
Hood struts failing. 
Infiniti in Utah, United States
- Apr 2017
Apr 2017

144089 mi

US $50
Replaced both inner and outer tie rod ends on left side. 
Infiniti in California, United States
Aug 2007 - Jul 2009
Feb 2008

148000 mi

US $150
Torn passenger-side outer CV boot. 
Apr 2008

152000 mi

US $650
Both CV boots had ripped and both axles needed to be replaced. 
Infiniti in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

116000 mi

US $650
New starter 
Jan 2010

118000 mi

US $650
New alternator 
Jun 2011

133000 mi
water leaked into trunk. Sold car without repairing it, did not want to fix other wear items-windshield crack and suspension wear. 

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1998 Infiniti I 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2007 - Apr 2014
Nov 2007

137000 mi

US $300
egr trouble code -leaking intake manifold causing intermitent ground fault code -dirty radiator + 130k+ miles on original water pump 
Oct 2008

147000 mi
Evap emission hose clogged by spiders. 
Jul 2009

153000 mi

US $130
dying starter 
Sep 2009

154000 mi

US $100
Torn boot on cv joint. Left front axle replaced. 
Feb 2011

172800 mi

US $100
torn boot on r front axle - axle replaced 
Dec 2012

191000 mi

US $50
misfire 
Apr 2014

196000 mi
occasional stumbling 

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1997 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

Infiniti in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Dec 2011

159000 mi
Changed the cv joints. 
Jun 2012

173000 mi

US $200
RH side WB went out. Replaced radiator after noticing a crack on the top tank. LH side strut bearing went bad. Warranty replacement. 
Infiniti in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

203000 mi

US $97
One Radiator fan was wobbling, creating a horrible noise when the A/C was on. I ordered a new Radiator Fan Assembly and installed it. Worked like a charm 
Infiniti in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012

169000 mi

US $390
Had to put on a new right control arm and hub bearings. 
Infiniti in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

146000 mi
Came back from road trip, and car was making horrible wheezing sounds (think bad asthma). Mechanic said it was one of the pistons (or something at least $100) if I was lucky, but the transmission would go out shortly, too. 

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1997 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

205000 mi

US $100
Starter went out. Replaced starter and problem was fixed. 

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1996 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

Infiniti in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009

193000 mi

US $650
Car would stall and had NO power. Check engine light was on so I bought an obdII computer and it confirmed the Mass Airflow sensor was bad. Part from Nissan over $600 but VERY easy to replace. My mechanic: "aftermarket MAF sensors much cheaper but risky" 

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1996 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

Infiniti in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

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1996 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in Oklahoma, United States
Jul 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018

160000 mi

US $717
Performed alignment which required sway bar ends and bushings 
Infiniti in Arizona, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
Nov 2011

126300 mi

US $1300
Rack and pinion steering replaced 
Infiniti in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
Jul 2010

224000 mi
radiator hose was leaking. mechanic replaced at no cost (I'm a long term customer and it was a minor repair). 
Jun 2011

232000 mi

US $1000
Shocks needed replacement 
Sep 2011

234000 mi

US $405
Harmonic balancer, ac/ alternator belt, power steering belt replaced 
Infiniti in California, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

224000 mi

US $250
radiator hose cracked 
Infiniti in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2017 - Nov 2019
Apr 2018

284000 mi

US $600
radiator support, radiator 
Jul 2018

285000 mi

US $275
alternator and battery 
Infiniti in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2011
Jun 2009

154000 mi

US $531
rear muffler only. 
Mar 2011

172000 mi
Radiator rusted, engine supports rusted, would not have passed state inspection. 
Infiniti in Virginia, United States
Apr 2010 - Jul 2010
May 2010

110000 mi

US $220
Engine light on; paid for entire car review, which identified problems with O2 sensor and recommended replacement of two suspension items (lower control rods and something else). 
Infiniti in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008

168000 mi

US $85
Check engine light came on indicating the need to replace the knock sensor. The muffler had rusted out at the flange where it meets up with the resonator pipe. Ordered new OEM style cat-back exhaust system and replaced it myself. 
Infiniti in Michigan, United States
Dec 2009 - Jul 2012
Jan 2010

210000 mi

US $85
Idler pulley bearing was bad; replaced idler pulley. 
Jun 2012

230000 mi

US $150
alternator replaced radiator, upper and lower hoses, clamps replaced 
Jul 2012

230000 mi

US $700
new rotors, rear calipers, recondition front calipers, new pads 
Infiniti in Maryland, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010

102000 mi
service engine soon light was on. no problem found 
Nov 2010

109000 mi

US $350
alternator replaced 
Infiniti in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2008 - Oct 2012
Dec 2008

84940 mi

C $200
O2 sensor needed replacement. 
Apr 2009

87420 mi

C $400
Faulty starter was replaced. Problem solved. Trip also included replacement of a few hoses that were becoming brittle. 
Sep 2011

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 
Nov 2011

100740 mi

C $2000
Front axle replaced 
Infiniti in Indiana, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2011
Aug 2009

71000 mi

US $1200
Struts replaced 
Jun 2010

83000 mi
Replaced right cv joint. Replaced drivers side front wheel bearing. 
Sep 2010

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. 
Oct 2010

87000 mi

US $60
Metal exhaust hangers rusted through, leaving exhaust to clank around underneath chassis. Hangers replaced. 
Nov 2010

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. 
Mar 2011

91000 mi

US $550
The alternator went out. It and the battery were replaced 
Infiniti in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

155000 mi

US $700
Replaced struts 

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