2008 Infiniti G Infiniti G 2008

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2008 Infiniti G repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 434 repairs.
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2008 Infiniti G other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

32000 mi

US $557
GAS CAP TETHER UNATTACHED. REPLACED TETHER UNDER WARRANTY. 

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2008 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

65000 mi Noise continued, though reduced, after wheel bearing replacement, dealer swapped tires and the noise was gone. Tires will need to be replaced when worn further. 
32200 mi One Windshield washer nozzle was not spraying. 
37000 mi Window trim falling off, all four doors. Had tape added, resealed. 
9000 mi Driver's seat belt was twisted. 
25115 mi The OE battery decided to die 1 week after 3 years,reducing warranty coverage to~50%. Infiniti wanted more to replace the battery (with the allowance) that it cost to get a new one from an outside source. R&R was done by a 25+yr ASE pro.  
29000 mi Dealer replaced clogged washer nozzles. 
29300 mi Dealer received approval from Infiniti to replace passenger seat cushion for intermittent OCS failure. 
132000 mi

US $380
Had to replace all 4 tires to pass inspection 
137000 mi

US $55
Tire pressure sensor O rings cracked and dried causing a slow leak in right front tire. Sensor was repaired. 
1000 mi Sunroof leaked in the rain (and car wash). It may have to go back in as it still leaks in the car wash. 

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2008 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

54000 mi Noticed a discoloration on the left side of the windshield. Dealer at first thought it was a chemical issue on the outside of the glass. Their professional glass installer declared it to be an internal delamination.  
36954 mi TSB Related to fill limit cut vent valve. Covered factory good will as the warranty had expired. 
9000 mi Driver door would not close after unlocking; latch mechanism was stuck in open position; happened during very cold winter days. 
13000 mi The spring hinge on the gas gap door broke and had to be replaced. As it was, you could not rely on the 'door' to stay closed. 
32000 mi

US $50
the tire pressure sensor was broken. No one knows how but it seems from the dealer last time they serviced the car. it was causing a metal clicking sound at times 
71000 mi

US $1000
broke tire pressure sensor when changing tires. Light still on as trip to dealer required to reset computer. 
3200 mi Fix fuel cap tether 
3000 mi Fuel cap tether broke. 
8000 mi Gas cap tether broke. 
16000 mi Std maintenance w/ minor factory warranty repairs, including gas cap tether. 
37000 mi Replaced gas cap tether for the 3rd time. 

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2008 Infiniti G 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

2000 mi Trunk has to be slammed, or at least pushed with muscle to close. Was told it's normal but several have complained about this fit and finish issue. I can live with it. 

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2008 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

1000 mi Leather Seat (driver's) replaced due to dent/bubble issue. 
12000 mi Sunroof frame rails separated after first dealer could not replicate the problem. Second dealer removed sunroof and all components, and reinstalled/fitted everything. 

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2008 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47000 mi Was told hood pistons had gone bad and would need to be replaced (hood will not stay open on its own). Parts were ordered but not fixed during scheduled 45K mileage maintenance. 
1000 mi Ipod Interface Cable that came with vehicle had been kinked and was defective. 
11160 mi One of the cables to the hood wouldn't release and as a result the hood would not latch on the passenger side of the vehicle. They successfully replaced the cable. 
41000 mi Clanking sound at low RPMs under light load in 1st gear 

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