2008 Infiniti M Infiniti M 2008

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2008 Infiniti M repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (30%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 56 repairs.
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2008 Infiniti M engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $1100
Replaced the y-pipe 

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2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

69800 mi

US $400
Radiator ruptured at lower plastic/metal interface 

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2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

143000 mi

US $600
Oil seal leak, flooded and damaged starter. Replaced starter and seal. 
39000 mi Accelerator issue. Car would not accelerate. Car was towed to dealer and problem was fixed under warranty. 
60200 mi Problems starting and rough idle. 
61400 mi

US $560
Relay had to be replaced to enable the engine cooling fan to work properly. Also fixed problems starting and rough idle. 
71400 mi

US $125
We are experiencing severe engine knock (pre-detonation). Unfortunately no repair was able...car still knocks under load. 
80000 mi

US $500
Knocking continued with the vehicle. Dealer cleaned the fuel system. Problem mitigated (80 percent improvement). 

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2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

70000 mi

US $600
System had a throttle sensor failure, the throttle sensor was replaced. Car displayed Service Engine Soon light, followed by TCA OFF light and the SLIP light. With the 3 lights on, the max RPM was 1500 RPM and max speed 5 Mph. 
15000 mi

US $350
Something to do with the mounting screws for the transmission 
52000 mi Went in for oil change and dealer found leaking manifold cover. Repair was made under the extended warranty I have on the car with no deductible. 
75640 mi

C $1400
Replaced intelligent power control module. 

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2008 Infiniti M Engine Problems

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