2006 Infiniti M Infiniti M 2006

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2006 Infiniti M repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (12%)

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2006 Infiniti M body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (57%)

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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.

2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

7000 mi warranty work. re-attach speaker cover on left side of driver's seat 
66000 mi Moonroof leaks during hard rain, or when car is washed with brushless car wash. Also, have to always top-off the oil between changes. Have had both problems since car was brand new. Weather strip recently failed around the hood. 
75000 mi During heavy rains, roof leaks, drenching both door posts inside car. Not coming from sunroof this time. Problem has existed since car was brand new; dealer not successful in repairing. 
73500 mi

US $500
Moonroof continues to have unpredictable leaks during heaviest rains or car washes. 
104200 mi

US $498
Rubber window seal on driver's side has broken loose and actually pulls out of the door when window goes up. 
110000 mi

US $1600
Clear coat paint pealed from hood to trunk over last 2 year period. Rims also faded, lost original color. 
112000 mi Moonroof continues to leak since it was brand new. Infiniti worked on front driver side door following a very minor accident. Less than one year, the door began leaking. Took no responsibility, so I would not pay them to fix a problem that they caused. To date, leaks have caused moisture build-up on back window, causing bubbles between the glass and tinting. I hardly drive it anymore. 
55000 mi

US $110
Starter botton and rear-view mirror button paint had chipped off/worn off. Both parts replaced. 
40000 mi passenger seat cushion had leather pulling up on right side of seat. Manufacturing defect, had to replace entire leather seat bottom! $1800 shipped from Japan 
60000 mi Gas pedal broke and they had to replace pedal - replaced for free. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

67000 mi Sunroof intermittent - stopped after one inch - had to press the button at least 10 times to open sunroof. Repair shop was unable to replicate the problem. 
149000 mi

US $100
Front headlight had condensation, took to shop to have it cleaned and repaired... 
98000 mi

US $3150
Trim on passenger door was detached from pillar 
29000 mi Replaced the plastic trim on the drivers seat, the latch on the center console. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

1000 mi Squeak/rattle in vicinity of headliner/sunroof repaired. One visit for work per Infiniti service bulletin. No issues since. Work covered by warranty. 
55000 mi The engine start button had faded and there were water stains on the front kick plates. 
91760 mi

C $60
seat trim falling apart drivers side. 
44640 mi

C $5
Inside rear view mirror adhesive came un-stuck from the windshield and required re-gluing. 
50000 mi

US $50
Drain for sunroof was leaking - hose (inside A pillar) had become disconnected. 
64000 mi

US $300
Rattle from headliner area. Diagnosed as coming from side air bag bracket. Third time in for problem finally resulted in mitigating the issue. 
52080 mi "chrome" on front grill started to peel, Dealer replacing under warranty. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

36000 mi

US $550
Rattle in rear deck 

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2006 Infiniti M Body Problems

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