1996 Infiniti I Infiniti I 1996

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1996 Infiniti I repairs by problem area

Engine (55%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

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Chart based on 11 repairs.
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1996 Infiniti I repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 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 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 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. 

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1996 Infiniti I Repair Histories

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