2002 Infiniti I Infiniti I 2002

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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%)

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2002 Infiniti I suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (12%)

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Chart based on 26 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

121000 mi Replacement of high-pressure power steering hose. 

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2002 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

154000 mi

US $1200
Front struts and driver's axle 
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
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. 
137000 mi Needed entire new rack and pinion assembly, control arms, PS pump, and hoses. 
173800 mi

US $300
lower control arm replacement worn bushing passenger side 
178700 mi

US $250
Lower control arm bushing destroyed by power steering fluid leak 
183100 mi

US $250
Power steering pressure line hose leak 
42160 mi

C $1200
I replaced the shocks on all 4 corners I replaced both link kits in front 
22000 mi

US $18000
minor mostly maintenance, tires, muffler, front struts, oil changes, belts, water pump, front and rear rotors, brake pads 
189100 mi Bearing seems to be worn out after taking to mechanic to change brakes 
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. 
100000 mi

US $2000
New struts all around. 
106000 mi

US $500
power steering pump failure 
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. 
123000 mi

US $300
Replaced the hub and bearing and this solved the problem. 
125000 mi

US $600
Both wheel bearings were replaced in the front wheels. 
167500 mi

US $600
Rear struts bad Front sway bar links needed to be replaced. 
62000 mi

US $301
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. 
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
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. 
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. 

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2002 Infiniti I Suspension Problems

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