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2004 Infiniti FX repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 155 repairs.
2004 Infiniti FX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 124 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Infiniti FX
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| Infiniti FX in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201390000 mi | Dimples on the entire front dash Rear right window would not come up using the driver window switch, but will come up with rear door switch. Ordered Driver switch combination module from Ebay for $20.00 Dealer wanted $350.00 (ridiculous) Rear door locking mechanism is not pulling the door shut completely. I must press the door hard or slam it shut. Not doing so will show that the Rear door is open on the console display. | ||
2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Infiniti FX in Libya May 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jun 201379360 mi | Idle RPM @ 800 | ||
| Aug 201486460 mi$300 | Bearing on the PS pump shaft failed, causing noises and eventually the main seal broke and pump started leaking badly No sound from speakers, only occasional loud static noises. Radio, cassette and CD player work but no sound. Clicking noise when telescoping the steering wheel. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Missouri, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 2015US $225 | leaky u joint. replaced | ||
| Infiniti FX in Utah, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016148000 miUS $100 | Front drive shaft u joint replacement... | ||
| Jul 2016151000 miUS $100 | Bad rear control arms had to replace as a pair.. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Alabama, United States May 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014108000 miUS $40 | Driver side seat heater switch | ||
| Infiniti FX in Indiana, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201286000 miUS $400 | Replaced airbag module | ||
| Infiniti FX in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201755800 miC $600 | Brakes were making noise | ||
| Infiniti FX in Florida, United States Mar 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 200768000 miUS $375 | Replaced the actuators/motors in the side mirrors because they had siezed up | ||
| Feb 200877000 miUS $350 | Rear Breaks and looked at passenger door lock that does not work all the time | ||
| Sep 200886000 miUS $450 | Had passenger door lock repaired | ||
| Feb 2011120000 miUS $475 | Drivers side door lock not working. Replaced actuator. Drivers door lock | ||
| Jun 2012135000 miUS $1700 | Replaced front strut assemblies, they were very noisy | ||
| Jan 2013134200 miUS $550 | Leaking valve covers | ||
2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Infiniti FX in California, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Jan 201190000 mi | Repaired dashboard bubbling. | ||
| Feb 201190800 mi | Lower radiator hose replacement, coolant, flush and cleaning; new radiator cap | ||
| Jan 2012103000 miUS $20 | Dirty throttle body | ||
| Nov 2012113400 miUS $550 | Radiator cracked and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 2012112000 mi | Throttle body was dirty and caused car to idle rough and brought up a check engine light. Removed throttle body and intake plenum and cleaned thoroughly with carburetor cleaner. Idle has smoothed out and CEL went away after a few days. | ||
| Feb 2013115100 mi | Replacement radiator developed a pinhole leak and dumped all of the coolant. | ||
| Mar 2013117000 miUS $20 | Driver's handle snapped off in my hand. Ordered replacement handle from ebay and tried to fix it myself, but took it to a locksmith after I attempted to fix it myself and messed things up even further. | ||
| Jun 2013123000 miUS $40 | Door handle problems again. | ||
| Jan 2015118000 mi | Cam shaft and crank sensors replaced. Engine would stall randomly. | ||
| Infiniti FX in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 200735000 mi | New seat due to leather cracking | ||
| Apr 201276300 miUS $1200 | Rear bearings had to be replaced. Also the Driver exterior door handle broke. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Georgia, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015198000 miUS $860 | Had a couple of misfires and valve cover leak. When replacing valve cover gaskets, plugs, pcv and coils x6 found oil in one tube in each valve cover. Replaced valve covers also. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010110000 miUS $600 | Rear left suspension was riding lower than rear right suspension. Dealer replaced rear struts. | ||
| Infiniti FX in California, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 201588000 mi | Although the car was well maintained, the engine is blown with 88,000 miles | ||
2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Infiniti FX in Alberta, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014C $205 | Connection between muffler and Mid-Pipe in exhaust rusted through and needed replacement. | ||
| Feb 2014110980 miC $60 | Belts were squealing badly. Replaced belts, did not resolve. Removed tensioner, found crack washer preventing proper rotation, removed washer and replaced. Problem resolved. | ||
| Jul 2014114700 miC $6 | Front Grill was loose, replaced clips to hold tight to body panels. | ||
| Nov 2014115400 miC $100 | Oil cooler behind oil filter leaked from hose connection. Connection needed new, tighter hose clamps. Included oil change with repair. | ||
| Feb 2015117180 miC $400 | Treated rust on rear panels, replaced engine shield with aluminum model. | ||
| Apr 2015117380 miC $10 | Oil cooler was leaking behind oil filter. Replaced faulty (incorrectly installed by previous owner) crush washer. Leak resolved. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Idaho, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2017179000 miUS $120 | Front wheel hub/bearing assemblies replaced Replaced front pads & rotors | ||
| May 2018186000 miUS $260 | Replace rear wheel hub/bearing assemblies, pads, and rotors. | ||
| Infiniti FX in California, United States Feb 2007 - Feb 2013 | |||
| May 200744000 mi | Infiniti of Sacramento repaired the window motor under warranty at no cost to me. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Connecticut, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jan 2015141000 miUS $100 | oxygen sensor | ||
| Sep 2015153000 miUS $125 | Belts and pulleys | ||
| Jun 2017173000 miUS $530 | pads and rotors all around. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015167300 miUS $390 | The forward most u-joint on the front drive shaft failed. | ||
| Infiniti FX in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013111600 miC $200 | Starter and solenoid died. Had to replace with a used starter unit from an auto recycler | ||
| Infiniti FX in Texas, United States Dec 2003 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20034500 mi | Replaced steering column motor | ||
| Oct 200635000 mi | Replaced CD player | ||
| May 200985000 miUS $400 | Replaced front bearing | ||
| Jul 200990000 miUS $1200 | Replaced leaky valve covers (2) | ||
| Nov 200995000 miUS $120 | Oil leak - replaced oil pressure hose | ||
| Infiniti FX in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201253200 miUS $100 | Exhaust leak. Battery died. | ||
| Infiniti FX in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| May 200968000 miUS $533 | I needed a new muffler. There was a crack going all the way around the flange. | ||
| Jun 201084000 mi | The passenger window would go back down when it was put up. Window motor needs to be replaced. rear drivers door lock switch not working. The remote would not unlock the door, it needed to be done manually. part was ordered Hood stays were not working. They would not hold the hood up. Part was ordered | ||
| Jan 201192000 miUS $50 | rear hatch stays didn't work. wouldn't stay up | ||
| Infiniti FX in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 200972000 miUS $1700 | Master cylinder replaced. wheels bearings replaced. | ||
| Feb 201195000 miUS $275 | Engine occasionally had trouble starting. Check engine light came on. Had left bank cylinder module replaced at dealer. | ||
| Mar 201197000 miUS $700 | Muffler y-pipe rusty, and there was a small hole in the muffler. Y pipe was sautered and hole was patched. This worked well. To replace the entire exhaust system would cost almost 1300 dollars, and I wasn't willing to do that repair. | ||
| Dec 2012 | Car was burning excessive ammounts of oil, more than a quart every 1000 miles. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jul 200982000 miUS $1860 | Brakes, all four pads and rotors. air conditioning recharged rear trunk release button - $600 for trim piece because can't buy just the button | ||
| Dec 200987000 mi | Replaced wheel bearing and tie rod bushings. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Nevada, United States Mar 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 200949000 miUS $137 | Replace cabin air filter and disinfect air box to eliminate musty smell/odor when starting up A/C. | ||
| Jul 200950000 mi | Unpleasant odor from A/C vents. In-cabin air filter replaced as routine maintenance and to correct the problem. Problem recurred w/in 1 week. Dealer replaced air filter at their cost the 2nd time and disinfected air box. Seems to have fixed the problem. Second time replacing cabin air filter and disinfecting air box. Musty smell still present when first starting up A/C. Requested dealer check to make sure A/C condensate line was not blocked. | ||
| Aug 200950000 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on. Emission system leak captured by computer. Dealer could not replicate or find a leak, but all fittings/sensors checked/tightened and warning light reset @ no charge. No recurrence since. | ||
| Jan 201056000 mi | Rear seat carpet eaten away by suspected chemical burn from cleaning product used when dealer detailed the vehicle. Dealer suggested independent shop specializing in automobile interior repairs. Problem diagnosed, but still looking for solution. | ||
| May 201060000 miUS $180 | Unusual cracking and splitting of engine splash shields--front & rear. No impact or other source of externally-caused damage. | ||
| Jun 201062000 miUS $360 | Passenger side HID headlight needed to be replaced. Complicated access for DIY; requiring specialized tools and > than 1 hour shop time. Felt safer taking to dealer. Maybe not $360 safer, but paid the price, anyway. | ||
| Oct 201065500 miUS $220 | Radiator splash pan/lower engine skid plate cracked. New pan had to be ordered. Will install at next oil change to save labor costs. Driver-side rear door lock actuator needs to be replaced. Intermittent problem with door not unlocking with key fob remote. Part not in stock at dealer. Part ordered. Will also be installed at next service interval. | ||
| Mar 201171000 miUS $309 | Hydraulic rear differential support bushing leaking. Replaced rear cross member to resolve. L/R door lock actuator replaced. Lower engine cover had longitudinal crack visible below bumper. New cover ordered and installed. Labor included as part of other routine maintenance, since cover had to be removed to access maintenance item. | ||
| May 201282000 miUS $158 | Oil cooler seal leaking-discovered during routine maintenance service. Slight leak. Not noticed in prior oil change service, so assumed the leak developed between 78K and 82K miles. Oil cooler O-ring seal replaced. Problem solved. | ||
| Nov 201287700 mi | Fuel door lock and door lock actuators malfuntioning. Front passenger lock actuator had failed and is linked to and was ultimately affecting the fuel door locking mechanism. A rear passenger door actuator also needed replacing. Mechanic working on other problem observed that the hydraulic motor mounts were leaking hydraulic fluid. Mounts were replaced under extended warranty. Front passenger door proximity sensor did not function with the new actuator. Vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer a second time and another actuator installed. So, problem was eventually resolved, but not without a second repair trip/replacement p | ||
| Feb 201388700 miUS $520 | Accelerator position sensor suddenly quit working and had to be replaced. Dealer had to keep vehicle overnight until part could be delivered via overnight service. | ||
| Jul 201392300 miUS $200 | Radiator shroud cracked & loosened; dislodging cold air intake tube. CAI tube rubbed against AC compressor, making noise. Shroud & entire fan/motor assembly replaced under extended warranty. Front tie-rod bushing/mount failed. Could have led to loss of steering control. Tie rod Bushings and mounts replaced. Problem noticed by dealer mechanic when vehicle in for radiator fan shroud issue. Rear window wiper ceased working | ||
| Jan 201489200 miUS $100 | Control arm bushings on driver side needed replacement. Majority of repair costs covered by extended warranty. | ||
| Feb 201495000 miUS $160 | Front Control arm bushings passenger side needed replacing. Had replaced driver's side previous month. Majority of repair cost covered under extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 201496000 miUS $140 | Remote keyless entry fob lost programming synch. Programming reset. New valet key (with transponder chip) ordered and cut to fit for second remote. | ||
| Jun 201899000 miUS $150 | CD changer not working properly. Entire unit required replacement with Clarion factory rebuild. Extended warranty covered the $900 for the player. I had to pay $150 diagnostic fee and deductible. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Georgia, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 200755000 mi | fuel gauge repaired under warranty | ||
| Jun 2013138000 miUS $1250 | Bose amplifier quit working/failed. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Connecticut, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 201154000 mi | Replaced entire dashboard under warranty due to the blister on it. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Idaho, United States Jun 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2012152600 miUS $300 | Throttle body has required replacement. Also, automatic door locks do not work on 3 doors. | ||
| Infiniti FX in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Apr 201076000 mi | Turned brake rotors and changed pads replaced struts and shocks | ||
| Aug 2012102700 miUS $500 | Front wheel bearing went out | ||
| Oct 2012105000 miUS $79 | Heater AC blower upper bearing went out and was making noise | ||
| Jan 201596000 miUS $300 | Cracked Radiator | ||
| Infiniti FX in Utah, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201157000 miUS $2000 | Leaking valve covers needed replacing (included spark plugs, several gaskets and two "cover assy - valve roc" which were $254 and $243). The sway bar bushing was worn and needed replacement. | ||
| May 201264300 miUS $1208 | Replaced heated oxygen sensor. Also had power steering flushed, fuel injectors serviced, leaky dipstick replaced, brakes flushed, air filter replaced, routine oil change. Engine grounds cleaned, and redundant ground installed. | ||
| Jul 201265000 miUS $647 | Service Engine light ->Rear oxygen sensor not working. Took a while to track down, then replaced rear heated oxygen sensor, shop expenses and tax->total $646.90. | ||
| Oct 201267000 miUS $4050 | Rear hatch computer failed, could not open rear door. Repair was $229 labor and $153 parts and $23 shop supplies. | ||
| Mar 201370000 miUS $722 | Power lift gate lock and closure assembly replaced. Rear hatch door lock actuator replaced. Rear hatch would not lock closed. | ||
| Feb 201475400 miUS $782 | Replaced driver side door seal/welt. Replaces loose sway bar link Front and rear differential service. Fluid was black. Replaced with full synthetic. | ||
| Jun 201479000 miUS $758 | Check engine light was on. Engine grounds cleaned, 5 grounding bolts replaced. Lower engine cover replaced. Check engine light due to grounding issue. All engine grounds clean, 5 grounding bolts replaced. Under cover replaced. Tires rotated. | ||
| Dec 201480000 miUS $327 | Serpentine belts replaced. | ||
| Aug 201587870 miUS $470 | squeaky brakes. replaced rear brake pads, machined rotors, repaired rear caliper slides Replaced main power window switch in driver's door. Main power window switch assembly replaced. | ||
| Oct 201589000 miUS $623 | Replace L front wheel bearing and outer tie rod. Replace sensor anti-skid unit. Four wheel alignment. Driver door wouldn't unlock with the key fob. Driver door handle broke off. Door handle and door lock actuator assembly replaced. | ||
| Apr 201692200 miUS $130 | Replaced leaky oil seal gasket. | ||
| Infiniti FX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014204000 miUS $380 | replaced Wheel bearing front drivers side. 3rd time | ||
| Jun 2015221000 miUS $85 | SEL light was on after engine backfired. Code indicated 2nd O2 sensor issue. shop added Cataclean, told me to run for a week. Light was reset and has been off since | ||
| Sep 2015221000 miUS $350 | muffler was rusting out and had a leak. Repalced muffler and tail pipes | ||
| Oct 2016241000 miUS $430 | Front drivers side wheel bearing | ||
| May 2017251000 miUS $1000 | Replaced full exhaust from converter back | ||
| Dec 2017256000 miUS $1600 | Had to replace valve cover gasket, manifolds and coils | ||
| Aug 2018270000 miUS $450 | Replaced both front ABS wheels sensors. Was getting a "slip warning" between 30 and 45 MPh | ||
| Infiniti FX in Tennessee, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Jan 2012159200 miUS $260 | Replaced driver side wheel bearing/hub assy Replaced passenger side door lock actuator. It worked intermittently and affected the rear hatch lock as well. I understand this is a common problem. | ||
| Mar 2013134000 mi | Car was hard to start in the morning. Cleaned throttle body and the car started as usual. It is important to have the ECU relearn the idle otherwise the Check Engine Light will come on. Procedure can be found here http://forums.nicoclub.com/help-relear | ||
| May 2013136000 miUS $125 | After cleaning the throttle body, I was not able to make the ECU "relearn" the idle. Had to take it to a mechanic who used Infiniti computer to reset the idle speed. | ||
| Jul 2014143300 miUS $70 | Driver seat power mechanism failed. Took to dealer first and quoted $1200 to replace seat track. Online forums suggested that plastic motor gear failed. Odogears.com sells gear for $65. Less than 60 minutes to replace. | ||
| Jan 2017145700 miUS $400 | Replaced shock absorbers | ||
| Mar 2018182000 miUS $50 | Low on oil | ||
| Infiniti FX in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2011 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Jan 201265100 mi | Rattle on cold start - traced to cracked / loose heat shields on catalytic converters. | ||
| Apr 201375640 mi | Replaced passenger side Front Hub Bearing Assembly Console moving side to side, squeaking when it moved. Discovered driver side lower attachment bolt missing. Threads damaged as it appeared a sheet metal screw had been used. Re-tapped threads and inserted 5mm machine screw and washer. | ||
| Sep 201380600 mi | RR wheel bearing - remove & replace heat shields on catalytic converters rusted, loose and vibrating, creating noise on cold start | ||
| Mar 201483080 miC $75 | Broken rear wiper arm | ||
| Oct 201590720 miC $100 | Driver side front wheel bearing failing, gradually getting noisier. | ||
| Apr 2018102131 miC $250 | Rear wheel bearings - both Rear Stabilizer bar end links - both Front wheel bearing & hub assemblies (both) | ||
| Infiniti FX in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Mar 201392000 miUS $600 | Failed power steering pump replaced. | ||
| Jun 201394000 miUS $750 | Seized rear caliper. Required new caliper, new rear pads, and resurfacing rear rotors. | ||
| Oct 201397000 mi | Seized rear brake caliper (yes, the other one.) Replaced caliper only (brake pads and rotor fine.) Electric seat adjuster (driver's side, fore and aft adjustment) failed. | ||
| Infiniti FX in New York, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013277000 miUS $1098 | engine not cranking, transmission indicator blank, reverse lights do not come on. | ||
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