1998 Infiniti I Infiniti I 1998

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1998 Infiniti I repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 32 repairs.
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1998 Infiniti I engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (62%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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. 
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. 
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. 
211000 mi We discovered some holes throughout the exhaust system - too costly to repair. 
147000 mi

US $425
Knock sensor need replacing 
148000 mi

US $325
Emissions Valve-not sure of the exact name. 
170000 mi

US $135
Ignition Switch was wearing out and sometimes did not engage the starter. Replaced the switch. 

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1998 Infiniti I 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

137000 mi

US $300
egr trouble code -leaking intake manifold causing intermitent ground fault code -dirty radiator + 130k+ miles on original water pump 
147000 mi Evap emission hose clogged by spiders. 
191000 mi

US $50
misfire 
196000 mi occasional stumbling 

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1998 Infiniti I Engine Problems

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