2003 Infiniti FX Infiniti FX 2003

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2003 Infiniti FX repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

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2003 Infiniti FX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

315-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

103000 mi

US $80
Grinding noise from driver front axle during hard cornering. Repair service cleaned and lubed bearing for now. Pending further tests before deciding whether to replace wheel bearing. 
85000 mi

US $600
Front right wheel bearing 
85800 mi

US $140
Needed original outer tie-rod ends replaced...bought them at Rockauto for 50 bucks delivered...local shop installed for 90 bucks 
35000 mi

US $100
Replace right front wheel bearing. 
190000 mi When sold, weak struts,  
188300 mi

US $1500
Thumping sound when making left or right turns 
154000 mi

US $320
Noticed increasing road noise level from front wheel bearing hub assembly. Last time I had this problem it required $1000 repair job at dealership. This time, I ordered the OEM parts and replaced them myself. Noise level was reduced. 
168000 mi

US $400
Replaced rear wheel bearings/hubs to minimize noise/maximize smooth ride. Also used the opportunity to replace rotors, which were the originals and needed re-surfacing or replacement anyway 
98000 mi

US $1041
Front tie rods replaced 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

149000 mi

US $200
Replaced front struts 
169000 mi

US $700
Replace rear wheel bearings and rear brakes 
218000 mi

US $50
Replaced front right wheel bearing and hub assembly. 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

71000 mi

US $1000
OEM shocks and struts worn out at 70k miles. Compression damping was non-existent and driving over potholes was causing the steering to deflect and make the handling twitchy and unpredictable. I replaced oem with BC Racing coil overs. 
115400 mi

US $1200
Replaced front wheel bearings 
175700 mi

US $922
Rear Passenger wheel bearing. Spark plugs, front and rear Diff service and synthetic oil-filter change 
180800 mi

US $700
Both front Struts leaking and replaced with stock struts 
208000 mi

US $430
Rear left wheel bearing replaced 
85000 mi

US $600
Front wheel bearings replaced. Also had scheduled maint. performed. 
50000 mi

US $2000
replace steering rack, required alignment 
177000 mi

US $750
replace lower control arm pass side.  replace wheel bearing hub pass side.  

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2003 Infiniti FX Suspension Problems

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