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2006 Infiniti G repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Infiniti G electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (51%)

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2006 Infiniti G

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3000 mi Driver's side headlamp connector was not properly installed at factory; poor connection developed leading to headlamp not illuminating. Dealer diagnosed and plugged the pins in correctly. 
9000 mi Trunk electric open malfunction. Button inside vehicle, outside vehicle, and remote control botton all malfunction at least weekly. Was told this is common and to be sure to make full stop prior to shutting engine off. 

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2006 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

47000 mi Drivers power window motor replaced 
96000 mi

US $179
Both from wheel bearings Left Xenon headlight ballast HID ballast replaced drivers side 
105000 mi

US $179
Passenger HID ballast 
130000 mi

US $200
Xenon Ballast passenger side, drivers side failed a couple years ago. 
109000 mi

US $40
TPMS needed resetting 
64480 mi replaced original battery which was close to failing/ also drilled out license plate screws as they had fused with bolt behind plate. 
68000 mi The Tire Pressure Monitor System warning light came on. All tires at 35 psi so I performed a TPMS reset, and the warning light has stayed off for 4 weeks. Sensor batteries are 8 yrs old, probably getting weak, so eventual sensor replacement. 
86000 mi Tire sensor malfunction and non-working cruise control 
97000 mi

US $600
Three tpms sensors went bad. 
135000 mi

US $400
The compressor blew out in glorious fashion. I ordered the remanufactured compressor and had Express oil install, pull a vacuum, perform a leak down test and refill the system. 
38000 mi Air bag warning light came on. 1st trip they replaced LS Air Bag 2nd trip they checked harness & light went off. 3rd trip they replaced the air bag sensor. After two weeks so far the problem has not reoccurred. 
127200 mi

US $1643
Air Bag warning light. Drivers side Air Bag module replaced.  
130000 mi Air Bag warning light returned on 23 Nov. Dealer checked harness. No charge. Warning light has not returned so far. 
137000 mi

US $750
Air Bag warning light. Repeated 1134 code. Dealer ordered and replaced the entire wiring harness.Module and sensor previously replaced. Dealer agreed to split the cost 3 ways, Dealer, Infiniti customer service,and myself. So far, so good 
143000 mi

US $200
Defective Tire Pressure warning sensor replaced along with four new Michelin tires 
158000 mi

US $775
LF defective tire pressure warning sensor 
167000 mi intermittent left front ballast for the headlight 
90000 mi

US $425
Tire sensor failure 
180000 mi

US $14
Driver side headlight going out 
128000 mi

US $1200
4 new tires and TPMS sensors 
37500 mi Clutch safety switch stopped responding. Switch was by-passed until find a new one. This switch is the one that does not allow starting without depressing the clutch pedal. 

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2006 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

80000 mi Broken wires in wiring harness from rear body to trunk lid 
71000 mi Airbag light was on. Recall for airbags: Recall number: 10V175000 was performed. Unfortunately this did not repair the problem. 
72000 mi Airbag light still on when traded. 
109000 mi

US $1000
I did a wheel alignment, oil change, tpms sensor replacement on all 4 tires. 
114000 mi

US $125
Passing error airbag light on. possible seat belt sensor 
56900 mi

C $722
Replaced right HID headlight control unit (actuator) 
82000 mi

US $300
Battery and belt replacement. 
81300 mi

US $50
An fuel level error code. 
56500 mi tire pressure monitor light on....replaced sensor on front right wheel Gas tank cover door lock motor making noise several times a week during activation of central door lock system. Believed the gas cover door lock motor would eventually fail 
68000 mi Error light on dash for tire pressure monitor immediately after four new tires were installed by SEARS. (Continental Extreme Contact) SEARS agreed to replace two tire pressure sensors free of charge. Their mechanic caused issue. 
72400 mi Tire pressure sensor light. Dealer replaced left front sensor. 
113500 mi

US $500
Steering wheel clip replaced for airbag so airbag dash warning light would stop. The clip replacement also fixed a non-functional horn. 
82000 mi

US $800
Steering wheel audio controls failed,  
88000 mi Driver side seat will no longer move forward or backward. You can hear motor click but no movement. Local repair shop stated that whole seat would have to be replaced, cannot do focused repair. Decided not to replace due to cost. 
169000 mi

US $400
Had to replace failed alternator 
187000 mi

US $390
Fuel gauge no longer accurately showing amount in tank. No error message/check message light, but the issue is obvious. Need to track mileage to determine amount of fuel in vehicle. 
101000 mi My remote quits working when the ambient air temp is above 100F. I changed the battery with no change. When the temp is below 100F the remote works fine. I use the key when the remote is not working. 
103300 mi

US $290
I replaced the high mounted center rear brake light LED assembly. 
112000 mi

US $400
Two air pressure sensors were replaced. 
113000 mi

US $250
Last tire pressure monitor was replaced. Battery had expired. 
123600 mi

US $1750
Fuel gauge was bad so new instrument panel required. The fuel sensor on gas tank was bad so used gas tank was installed. Check engine light finally fixed and passed smog. 
16200 mi Motor on driver seat replaced - warranty. 

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2006 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

72740 mi

C $1300
Premature brake wear and faulty TPIS 
199000 mi

US $120
The gas gauge was not giving proper readings and wouldn't go below half tank. Tested both fuel sending units in tank and confirmed they were ok. Removed odometer and shipped it out to be rebuilt. $100 for the rebuild, $20 shipping. 1/2 hr each to remove and reinstall odometer. 
87000 mi

US $100
The ballast was loose and needed replacement. Going over bumps the light would flicker and once the light shut off completely after going over a bump. 
107000 mi

US $35
Tire pressure monitor system needed recalibration. 
118000 mi Replaced the headlights and one ballast. Complicating factors include water entering the ballast and causing a short due to a design flaw. 
123000 mi

US $200
Replaced belts and blower motor 
37200 mi replace 3 tire pressure monotors 
38000 mi Air bag 
39000 mi replaced instrument panel,original replacement panel had a faulty temp gauge. (warranty repair) 
203000 mi

US $10
The 3rd (center) brake light failed to light and caused the car to fail inspection. I disassembled the rear deck to access the brake light assembly to replace a diode on the LED PCB. Cheap repair but took lots of time to complete. 
76400 mi TPMS warning light indicated system fault. Replaced one TPMS sensor in a front wheel. 
84100 mi

US $1000
Replaced TPMS sensor 
91400 mi

US $100
Replaced cruise control switch in steering wheel. Cruise control failed again shortly after diagnosis and "repair." 
94100 mi Cruise control inoperative. Replaced spiral cable and body-combination switch. Dash lights flickering. Replaced dash cluster. 
51000 mi

US $324
Went to two different repair shops. Extensive testing of battery drain on a brand new battery. Body Control Module found to be faulty causing a parasitic drain. Not repaired yet as dealer is 100 miles away. 
73000 mi TPMS light on, blinking and then goes steady indicating the one or more of the units need to be replaced. Driver seat does not move forward and back, feels like something is stuck. 
85000 mi Two tire pressure monitor system sensors had to be replaced. 
37000 mi headlight assembly replaced under warranty 
44000 mi

US $195
A/C condenser needed to be replaced. Covered by warranty 
69200 mi

US $200
Relay for heater/defroster fan failed 
67000 mi

US $30
Climate control fan stopped functioning. Fuse, hidden from fuse panel, lost contact 
17000 mi Low tire pressure warning light came on. Tire pressure was normal. Two of the 4 sensors were not registering. Dealer reset sensors, and noted that if it happens again, they would likely replace the sensors. 
45000 mi

US $1100
Power seat (drivers side) stopped working. Replaced the power seat mechanism. 
52000 mi

US $825
CD player would not accept discs. Had to replace entire radio. 
58000 mi

US $1256
Tire pressure sensor failed and had to be replaced 
45200 mi Third LED brakelight failed and was replaced. 
59500 mi CD reader for the GPS was making noise. Dealer replaced the unit under extended warranty. 
57500 mi

US $100
Passenger seat would not go back up from being reclined. Warrranty covered the repair. 
71000 mi

US $600
Speedometer failed 
89100 mi Car wouldn't start due to a loose battery terminal. Added plugs to tighten the battery connectors 
90000 mi Driver side seat belt buckle failure: The driver side seat belt buckle failed. The cost of the part was $27 on Infiniti's part website and the dealership was able order it and match the price. Repair time ~30 minutes. 
66700 mi Tire pressure monitoring device not working. 
98580 mi battery dead 
15000 mi Airbag Warning light stayed activiated--spring or coil replaced in steering wheel, Fri, 3/31. During trip home from Infiniti shop, SLIP light came on and stayed on while the brakes are shuddering on long sweeping turns. VDC light would not turn off, as 
97000 mi

US $800
TPMS sensor failed, unknown tire. software updated, but problem re-emerged. 
39000 mi

US $300
TPMS sensor failed. 

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2006 Infiniti G 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

24000 mi Cig lighter did not work and was replaced. 

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2006 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

94000 mi

US $220
Bearings in the A/C blower motor failed. Blower unit was replaced. 
111000 mi

US $300
window acuactor motor 
6000 mi When express closing the passenger side window it would reach the top then reopen about 3". 
72000 mi TPMS light on all the time. Was found one of the wheel sensors battery was dead. Dealer replaced TPMS sensor. 
73000 mi Drivers side window motor malfunctioning and was replaced-repaired with new motor. 
98000 mi

US $628
Driver air bag had to be replaced.  Electric wires for trunk open corroded, had to be rewired. (note car is driven both in Michigan and near Atlantic Ocean in Florida). 
78000 mi

US $550
Bad window motor, drivers side 
24000 mi Replaced projector headlights under TSB 

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2006 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

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

31000 mi

US $500
TPMS battery dead. Replaced all four due to age of vehicle 
176000 mi

US $150
Driver, passenger side window motors were replaced 
12000 mi Passenger window would make a loud noise when rolling up and close to the closed position. Motor and regulator needed to be replaced. 
64480 mi

C $600
air bag light flashing replaced passenger seat belt assembly reset light, problem returned replaces pass. side airbag sensor in post??? working so far 1.5 weeks so far. 
66960 mi Air bag light return. Infiniti replaced the lower seat cushion with the sensor. All seems to be fine it has been two weeks. Had a belt snap A/C replaced both belts my self 
104780 mi NOTE: Current recall. replaced seat assembly. 11/7/11 Airbag light and code returned, repaired 1.5 years ago. Reset light, has stayed off. 
127300 mi

US $286
Starter was hesitant for about two days and then quit working altogether on the third day after symptoms first arose. Car was towed to a shop and the starter was replaced. 
57091 mi left-rear TPMS replacement 
186000 mi

US $50
Original driver side window motor replaced 
39000 mi

US $593
front tire pressure sensor faulty and replaced. 
29000 mi

US $75
Tire pressure warning light stayed on 

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2006 Infiniti G 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

9000 mi drivers side seat belt guide broke 

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2006 Infiniti G Electrical Problems

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