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2002 Infiniti I repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 97 repairs.
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2002 Infiniti I repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (49%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 85 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 Ohio, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

162000 mi

US $54
Cam position sensor replacement (bank 1). 
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 
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 Florida, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2016
Oct 2011

150000 mi

US $380
Front and rear engine mounts 
Jan 2013

154000 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 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 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 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 Maryland, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

195000 mi

US $750
Radiator replacement. Power steering power pressure line replaced 
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 Kentucky, United States
- Apr 2009
Apr 2009

72800 mi

US $610
Replace A/C compressor 
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 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 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
Sep 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2012

121000 mi

US $300
Radiator leaked, needed to be replaced. 
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Alberta, Canada
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

95880 mi

C $1200
Shocks, struts, spring replacement. First in 150k km's. 
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 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 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 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. 

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