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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 344 repairs.
2006 Infiniti M electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 67 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
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Left headlight ballast no longer functioning. Replaced. |
| 39000 mi US $230 |
Replaced NAV system due to Bluetooth not working correctly. |
| 47000 mi | active headlight feature not working, cost to repair is $1500 since the entire headlight assembly has to be removed. |
| 57000 mi US $900 |
Passenger side window would twitch up and down when I first started the car. Not always, but sometimes. So the dealer replaced the motor Buttons to control radio on the steering wheel were replaced because the channel would sometimes change on it's own. |
| 65200 mi US $150 |
replace battery |
| 58000 mi | scratched homelink button. |
| 52000 mi | weird issue with the driver heated seats. Infiniti has not figured out why it randomly turns off after 3 visits to dealer. Researching further. covered under warranty |
| 41000 mi US $200 |
Control module for radio/HVAC shorted out, ignoring commands or initiating them on its own intermittently (turned rear defrost on and off by itself; radio preset buttons wouldn't work). Problem solved by removing corrosion on connector pins. |
| 104200 mi US $498 |
Heated and cooled front seats no longer work. Did not get this done at the time, due to length of time it was taking to make other repairs. Tire pressure monitors on both back wheels failed. |
| 112000 mi US $140 |
Over time, the navigation display showed something looking like scratches across the screen. Finally, the display began to darken. While at Infiniti, the dealer stated the cost to replace the display would be approximately $1,800 plus tax. I found a used unit on eBay and installed myself. Works perfectly now. |
| 35000 mi US $75 |
DVD Player stopped working properly |
| 296000 mi | Replacement of the utility lightbulbs over the license plate |
| 296000 mi US $336 |
Headlamp bulb blown out and replaced |
| 64000 mi | When parked in direct sunlight of summer and you get in the car, the A/C fan speed comes on very low and gradually speeds up when you really need it to blast you because it is >100 degrees inside the car. Requires manual override. Was told normal. |
| 26000 mi | Replaced motor for sunroof. MK: ordered parts. |
| 27000 mi | Completed the replacement of sunroof motor. |
| 44000 mi | Memory seat/steering wheel fail to return to preset condition. Part ordered. |
| 46000 mi | Seat did not return to memory position upon re-entry to vehicle. |
| 68000 mi US $1200 |
Air conditioning unit stopped working. Compressor replaced. |
2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73300 mi US $200 |
Starter failed |
| 24000 mi | Amplifier replaced - warranty work, no cost |
| 66000 mi | CD player won't play/needs replacing. Unit to be swapped when new one arrives. Nothing completed this trip. New CD unit received by dealership. Car taken back for swap of old/new unit. No problems since. CD player replaced and steering wheel recentered from previous alignment. All systems working normally. |
| 33000 mi | window issue window issue |
| 72800 mi US $500 |
Bad starter replaced. |
| 113000 mi US $1236 |
AC compressor clutch failed. Replaced AC compressor. |
| 6500 mi | REpaired rear dvd screen |
| 61500 mi | Driver seat position memory not working. |
| 81300 mi | Bad passenger side airbag module noted. Reset flashing seat belt indicator. |
| 95000 mi | At 95K replaced the steering telescoping motor. It was making lots of creaking noises |
| 108000 mi US $1200 |
Replace AC Compressor, flush, recharge |
| 110000 mi US $80 |
Air Bag Light Flashing, would not reset. Sent Air Bag Module for Reset. |
| 15000 mi | Window stuck down. Dealer had to order part. In shop 10 days. |
| 27600 mi | Air conditioning control module failure. Under warranty. |
| 196000 mi US $85 |
Replaced AC Compressor Clutch Assembly. Did not remove compressor - only swapped Clutch Assembly. |
| 100500 mi US $1300 |
AC compressor |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Drivers Seat rails, and switches had to be replaced. Seat went into full recline position on its own while driving. |
| 140000 mi | Airbag recall |
| 85000 mi US $800 |
Navigation system, computer, was replaced with one from a junkyard. |
| 103000 mi US $35 |
I needed to replace drivers side headlamp, needed to take off front drivers inner fenderwell, what a pain just to replace headlamp! |
| 221000 mi | Stereo system not repaied as yet |
| 222300 mi US $300 |
Car stereo went out for repair, |
| 56000 mi US $1500 |
drivers seat assembly needs to be replaced. Approx cost $1500. Seat is loose upon starting/stoping. |
| 35000 mi | Fuel door would not open. Discovered when attempting to refuel -gauge read 30 miles until empty. Not enough fuel in tank to drive 60 miles to closest Infinti dealership. Infiniti suggested calling the 1-800 service number and have car towed in. |
| 103000 mi | Airbag recall service performed |
2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi | Sunshade button in the rear armrest was not working. Fixed under warranty. |
| 104400 mi US $1300 |
Power distribution computer failed, replaced |
| 118000 mi | Both side window mirrors have stripped their gears and the "auto down while backup" and "reset for different driver" no longer worked. Cost estimate of over $400 each to replace mechanism. |
| 16000 mi | Replaced fuel filer door lock solenoid. |
| 60000 mi US $145 |
Battery was six years old. Car had not been started in seven weeks, engine would not turn over, charged battery and engine started. Took vehicle to dealership and they tested the battery, said it was still good. I decided that being the battery was six years old to replace it. |
| 89900 mi | Vertical auto adjust motor for driver's side headlight malfunctioning. No repair made - vertical adjustment motor simply disconnected by owner. |
| 44004 mi US $133 |
Replaced battery |
| 85000 mi US $1613 |
AC was not cooling. Compressor was replaced. |
| 54000 mi US $125 |
Tire press on computer display shoed wrong tire pressure. |
| 103000 mi US $375 |
Click was heard when pushing the start button, no cranking. Vehicle diagnosed with bad starter. |
| 57000 mi | The "lower fan speed" button of the A/C controls on the dash, was stuck in a contact position (as if you were holding the button down). To fix the issue, the dealer replaced the entire button panel under warranty. |
| 80000 mi | Speaker needed to be replaced |
| 44640 mi C $995 |
Passenger side mirror actuator required replacing. Entirely covered under warranty. |
| 55500 mi US $100 |
Driver memory system not returning steering wheel back to driving position. Steering column tilt sensor replaced. |
| 37000 mi | Back seat stopped reclining. Electrical outlet near front arm rest loose in mounting. |
| 40000 mi | Back seat failed to recline. Electrical outlet in front (cig lighter) non functional. |
| 86000 mi US $1776 |
The four window switch on driver's side, one of the switches broke. They had replace the whole thing; $503, expensive!! |
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Cigarette lighter pulled out-electrical contacts broken. TPMS stopped working for front passenger tire |
| 59000 mi US $20 |
Passenger side mirror could not tilt down and return correctly, in reverse (clicking noise). Replaced entire mirror housing. |
| 69000 mi US $650 |
Passenger mirror motor failure. |
| 85760 mi C $500 |
starter replaced |
| 99200 mi C $500 |
Replace starter |
2006 Infiniti M 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 35000 mi | Distortion in front passenger door speaker. Confirmed. New speaker ordered. New speaker was installed. Warranty covered. |
2006 Infiniti M 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 45000 mi | Driver's side front window motor losing power, causing the window to slow or stop upon closing it. Dealer advised to replace window motor. |
| 46000 mi | Driver's side power window motor was starting to lose power, causing the window to close slowly or when temps were very cold, the window would not open at all. Dealer advised that motor needed replacement. Motor was replaced under warranty in 1 day. |
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