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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 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

124000 mi

US $500
Had rear pinion seal replaced 
183000 mi

US $4000
Loud noise while driving car Rear Differential Gearbox failing. 
121000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear differential Rear differential failed. Replaced noisy rear differential with used differential from salvage. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

137000 mi

US $105
Right rear axle needed to be lubed, shaft taken out , lubed and reinstalled... 
136000 mi

US $2000
Real axle clicking, had it greased 
25000 mi Transmission shifts abruptly with noise. Fixed under warranty in one week. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

48360 mi

$750
AND CV JOINT BOOTS WERE REPLACED. 
150000 mi

US $745
the front driveshaft was damaged beyond repair 
133000 mi driveshaft needed replacement 
66000 mi

US $2100
Faulty valve body in the transmission. Alerted with a Service Engine Soon light. Acceleration was occasionally erratic and SLIP light would illuminate. 
59000 mi

US $20
Jittering malfunction with transmission. First they replaced valve body and was not successful. Eventually replaced entire transmission. 
53320 mi When putting van into either reverse or drive, the rear axle felt loose and it jolted when locking; Dealer advised it was a TSB, and to rotate the rear drive part of some sort 180 degrees - however this made it worse not better 
59520 mi Grinding Noise when low speed turning and engine clunk when putting into gear; Dealer stated it needed transmission parts and both were related. 
122760 mi

C $5000
Front driveshaft u-joint was wornout. Replaced with a used driveshaft. The u-joint is not replaceable and dealer wanted $1200 for new driveshaft.  

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2006 Infiniti M Transmission Problems

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