2005 Infiniti FX Infiniti FX 2005

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2005 Infiniti FX repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

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

Other (8%)

Chart based on 51 repairs.
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2005 Infiniti FX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

38440 mi

€60
Brumming exhaust 

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

153000 mi oil pump seal leaking as well as oil pan. 
97000 mi

US $800
Exhaust manifold leaking 
107000 mi

US $900
Valve cover gasket replacement 
109000 mi

US $995
three sensors had to be replaced plus I needed rear brakes 

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

143000 mi Mass airlfow sensor replacement 
133000 mi

US $1150
three ignition coils replaced, air intake replaced 
73300 mi

US $59
Belt squeak on start up. Replaced the belts myself for $59 and one hour of my time. 
26000 mi Warranty work, replaced squeaky belt. 
189000 mi

US $280
Exhaust 
83000 mi

US $115
Exhaust system had begun leaking at the rear coupling. 
92500 mi

US $77
Exhaust noise caused by rusty exhaust. The auto shop cut out the rusted part of the exhaust (mid-pipe?) and welded in another piece of metal, and the problem was solved. 
99000 mi

US $200
cracked radiator hoses 
127300 mi

US $650
Failed valve cover gasket leaked oil 
71400 mi

US $1400
Muffler Engine Sensor broken 
78000 mi

US $550
Replaced entire throttle body because the throttle position sensor died. Unable to replace just the sensor. 
91000 mi

US $10
Flange on rear muffler that attaches to tailpipe rusted out and broke. I removed muffler and welded flange back on, then reinstalled muffler with new gasket. This car is not short tripped, no excuse for such an expensive car to have this problem! 
84000 mi

US $500
throttle body replacement 

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2005 Infiniti FX Engine Problems

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