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%)

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2008 Infiniti G suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 52 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

65300 mi

US $460
Heard a roaring sound from the rear of the car when at speed. Took it to dealer, tech diagnosed it as a bad LR wheel bearing. They replaced the LR hub and bearing under the powertrain warranty. 
139300 mi

US $100
Replaced sway bar bushings and endlinks. This significantly improved handling. Old ones probably should have been replaced sooner. 

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2008 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

173000 mi

US $300
Replaced driver's side front wheel bearing  
98000 mi

US $600
Front driver side wheel bearing replaced. Needed to replace the entire hub. 
63000 mi

US $65
Squeak in front suspension. I believe they just lubed it and problem is solved. 
100000 mi took it in for regular maintenance, found out that it had suspension issues, lower control arm on drivers side, being there at dealer we traded it in for another vehicle. 
41000 mi

US $4200
Replaced the Shocks 
64000 mi

US $300
Replaced worn sway bar links. 
65000 mi Left driver wheel bearing replaced due to noise. 
102500 mi

US $250
Replaced Sway bar links, second time in 4 years. 
103000 mi

US $500
Replace Original Front Struts and Shocks. Normal wear. 

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2008 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

126480 mi

C $250
Noisy left front wheel bearing. 
105000 mi

US $50
Passenger sway bar replaced. Knocking sound when going over bumps. 
134000 mi

US $1100
shock & strut assembly replaced with OEM parts due to deminished ride quality. Preventive maintenence before it gets worse. 
152000 mi

US $490
Replaced 2 Front Wheel Bearings. Front driver side wheel bearing making noise. Also replaced passenger side wheel bearing proactively. 
197000 mi Front lower control arms 
201000 mi

US $2784
Had noise on the driver-side front wheel bearing. 
86000 mi

US $1100
Loud screeching noise from front left side. Turned out to be a bad bearing. While replacing the bearing, I was informed that my brakes had about 1% (front) and 3% (back) left, so I had all four brake pads replaced as well. 
60000 mi

US $1600
60K check up. replaced radiator hose, replaced brakes replaced sway bars. 
51000 mi Broken wheel bearing. Covered under warranty. 
135000 mi

US $900
howling sound at speed, rt front and left rear wheel bearing replaced Rt front ball joint , replaced 
197000 mi

US $400
2 Tie-rod ends replaced. 
112000 mi

US $450
Wheel bearing replaced 
55000 mi

US $472
Power Steering Flush and AWD service 
62000 mi

US $1700
Had hit over some bumps, the bushings and control arm needed to be replaced 
129000 mi

US $400
replaced front wheel hub assembly 
63900 mi

US $550
Left rear wheel bearing went while away on vacation - replaced at Firestone dealer Right rear wheel bearing went at same time. Noises were very noticeable. 
66000 mi

US $550
after vacation - a month later - left front wheel bearing replaced. No idea how all 4 wheel bearings could have gone in 6 mos. Over torqueing at dealer??? 
90000 mi

US $340
This is the 7th wheel bearing I have replaced on this car. I do not drive hard - was able to get 45k miles out of my last set of tires - but for some reason, this car is chewing up wheel bearings. Basically - get about 25k miles for each 
91400 mi

US $300
mechanic noticed stabilizer link was wearing - waited a few months before replacing 
108800 mi

US $482
Left front wheel bearing needed replacement. 
7000 mi Car out of alignment since new. Slight pull to left. 
70000 mi

US $700
Initially felt like a tire balancing problem. After trips to different shops, one diagnosed the problem with the front wheel bearings. Replaced with OEM bearings and changed out the rotors (preventative) since they had to be removed anyway 
77000 mi

US $900
vibration at highway speed. no improvement after alignments and 4 new tires. 
71000 mi

US $1000
replace four struts - one was obviously blown with fluid leaking. 
41000 mi Popping noise when turning at lows speeds and going over the bumps Still having this popping sound when turning right. The Shop cannot figure what the problem is. The went through everything and everything seems to be normal. 
87000 mi

US $2400
Replaced front wheel bearings and did 90K services. Super expensive, but I did it at the dealership. 
39000 mi Right-front wheel bearing went bad and was replaced under original warranty. 
43000 mi Left front wheel bearing went bad at 42000 miles. Replaced under warranty. 
57660 mi Right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Car had 100K coverage for six years. Bearing failed about a month before warranty expiration. Great service at dealer. Zero cost. 

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2008 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

9000 mi XM had to be replaced, steering column was not replaced properly. New steering column has to be ordered and installed separately. Loud rattle on every bump. 
89000 mi

US $1500
Rear cross member required replacement. Part poorly designed as lube joint leaks and is not replaceable. 
35000 mi

US $150
Wheel bearing making terrible drone noise. Only the front passenger bearing needed to be replaced. 
5462 mi CLIENT STATES THAT THERES A CHIRPING NOISE FROM REAR AXLE. ADVISE. VERIFIED CLICKING FROM BOTH REAR AXLES. R&R BOTH REAR AXLES APPLY MOLY COAT PER ITB TO RESOLVE. 1.3 HOURS. BOLT-39606-17V0A QTY 12. 
19000 mi Right front strut replaced. 

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2008 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

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

74700 mi

US $300
Front wheel bearings replaced. 
25900 mi

US $700
Wheel bearing and brakes 
10000 mi Rearward movement of auto with steering full right produced loud clunk while whole front end seem to shift abruptly to the left. Extreme cupping of front tires. Found spindle unalignable. Replaced parts. Provided new front tires. No cost to owner. 

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2008 Infiniti G 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

3000 mi The suspension of the vehicle was making a chirping sound when you would transfer weight from front to back or side to side while driving. 

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