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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%)
Chart based on 344 repairs.
2006 Infiniti M other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Infiniti M
Engine not specified
2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan
335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | Cooling fan burn out due to low coolant. Dealer had performed a cooling system flush the previous week during major service. |
| 75500 mi US $100 |
Replaced driver seat track mechanism (under TSB) |
| 57000 mi US $900 |
Driver's seat structure was replaced. The seat would move very slightly if I accelerated or stopped quickly. I found out about this problem while reading the M45 forum on-line. It really wasn't a big deal but it costs a lot to fix. |
| 143000 mi US $496 |
2 broken studs and nuts on left rear wheel. the dealership speculated that i had hit something (pothole, etc.), but i did not recall any incident. Over-torque is a possibility, but it had been several months since any work had been performed on the car. cracked TPM sensor (tire pressure) |
| 249700 mi US $40 |
Replace Hood Lift struts |
| 283000 mi US $290 |
Lug nut studs broke off wheel and they had to be replaced. Previously I had a tire shop break one when they (overtightened)rotated my tires. This time I went to get them rotated again and they said two studs were gone went the went to take the tire off. |
| 83000 mi US $950 |
A steel rail in the seat mechanism broke and the bearings failed in the driver's seat. Seat would rock forward upon braking and made popping sound when adjusting seat. |
| 102300 mi US $3 |
Rubber seal around bottom of hood continues to fall from hood. Put dabs of clear shoe glue in track that holds the seal and reinstalled it. Appears to be fixed better than dealer did few months back. |
2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 93000 mi | Driver's seat became loose. Dealer ordered new track. |
| 97000 mi US $50 |
Broken seat bracket. Repaired under warrentee with $50 ded. |
| 84700 mi US $1200 |
The seat rail under the driver's seat broke. This is apparently a know problem but Infiniti did not undertake a recall. |
| 81300 mi | Driver's seat track replaced. |
| Leased car. First week saw that headlights aimed low. Read online that others had same problem and several described fix. Dealer saw it as how this car's headlights work. I fixed it myself. |
| 15400 mi | Replace driver's door insulation gasket in door jam. Rubber was cracked significantly. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Driver seat frame broke, was replaced. Came back as seat memory would not work, dealer cleared code. Came back again as seat motor cord was not properly connected and problem fixed. |
| 54000 mi | Windshield spray nozzle does not accurately work, said it was corrected in my last dealership visit July 09. Never fixed then. |
| 45000 mi | Right front tire losing pressure. No problem found, still losing pressure. Will take it back to tire store. |
| 36000 mi | Replaced seat assembly for slight shifting of seat during braking. |
| 60000 mi | The driver seat rail was replaced under warranty as it was loose and slip forward slightly (~1/4 to 1/2 inch) during hard stops. |
2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45040 mi | lift bracket weld on drivers seat broken had to remove seat strip down and weld seat bracket back in place. |
| 51460 mi C $150 |
broken seat frame drivers side should be a tsb. took it apart and welded it, we'll see how long it lasts. cheapest made seat frames I have ever seen. safety issue. |
| 52920 mi C $75 |
seat broken for 4 th time getting rewelded again |
| 176000 mi | Drivers seat lift mechanism broke. Too costly to repair. |
| 6879 mi | Replaced driver's seat bottom leather |
| 38000 mi | Seat would "slip" about 1/4" when stopping quickly...dealer replaced the seat track mechanism at no cost (warranty) |
| 40000 mi | Replaced seat track as planned - problem solved. |
| 128000 mi US $900 |
Both outside rear view mirrors replaced - stripped gears noted earlier. |
| 93000 mi US $59 |
Drivers door closer (door check) replaced |
| 11000 mi | The seat finisher (plastic trim) on the driver's seat had separated. Both the front and side pieces were replaced. The dealer said they were warped. |
| 120900 mi C $850 |
Passenger Door actuator failed- door was locked shut and would not open. |
| 48000 mi | This was the TSB for the driver seat rocking back and forth. |
| 86000 mi US $1776 |
The driver's seat frame broke, $1,273. |
| 62000 mi US $275 |
Door stop failed. The plastic part that stops the door from opening too far came apart inside the door and was making a loud cracking noise. |
| 61000 mi | Seat rails |
| 50000 mi | Seat shifted (forward and back) upon braking. Noted in a TSB. Parts replaced for seat. |
2006 Infiniti M 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 35000 mi | Driver's side window shook first third of way down. Was diagnosed as a bad channel. Part ordered. New channel installed. Warranty covered. |
2006 Infiniti M 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 24800 mi | Nozzle for windshield washer (low presssure on 1 of 3 ) on the driver side. |
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