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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Right front wheel bearing needed to be replaces. We had an 2008 Infiniti and at just under 100,000 K we had to replace the same wheel bearing. It was fortunately under warranty also. Otherwise and $800 bill.
Replaced both front strut assembly with ones off a low mileage vehicle. I'd tried buy the whole "assembly" new, but they didn't seem them that way. So I then attempted to just to change the shocks, but when compressing the springs to remove the top nut, the spring warped sideways. A better, and safer option was to get the used entire assembly.
24000 mi
Bushings for front stabilizer bar ordered
7440 mi
Vibration during right turn at low speed, especially during acceleration.
8680 mi
Vibration in steering column during sharp right turns at low speed, especially when accompanied by light acceleration.
32860 mi
Bad wheel bearing on front left wheel and a bad link on front left as well.
82300 mi
Steering rack leaking upon purchase, replaced by selling dealer. No cost to me, quoted repair $1,600.
32000 mi
US $400
Front wheel bearings Front wheel bearings
75000 mi
US $1200
Steering rack was leaking and was replaced. System flushed, alignment.
80000 mi
US $75
Steering rack shuddering. Replacement rack found to be old steering rack--one that was recalled!
82000 mi
Steering left unrepaired at tradein.
13640 mi
I noticed a high pitched squeal at high speed. The dealer determined that it was a front wheel bearing. The dealer replaced the part and the noise was eliminated.
75500 mi
Recall of steering column that was machined out of tolerance. The steering column was replaced at no cost and the problem (grinding noise) is gone.
4340 mi
Noticed a vibration and grinding, especially when turning to the right at low speeds. Car bought used, but I believe this is a manufacturer's defect. Will have the dealer look at more fully when I bring the car in for it's next oil change. Bought used.
7440 mi
There is a grinding noise when turning to the right at low speeds. The dealer was made aware of this the week after I bought the car (used - less than 1 year old). There is no TSB yet, although the NICO forum suggests that there may be one coming.
11160 mi
Grinding noise fixed when rack and pinion steering replaced. The shop called and let me know that a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) had been issued, and they could repair the problem. As my vehicle was due for an oil change, I set up an appointment.
53320 mi
C $200
Front-end shaking at highway speeds. Took car in to check and they found that the tie-rod was damaged and had to be replaced - Mechanic suggested that this was unusual for this type of vehicle for the mileage (85,000 km).
620 mi
Replace power steering rack and assembly.
68700 mi
Sway bar links were loose & rattling.
54560 mi
C $350
worn LF wheel bearing replaced
57200 mi
C $900
lower left front control arm, plus 4 wheel alignment.
66340 mi
Dealer recommended replacement of both upper control arms, estimated cost $1700. I traded the car in and advised the dealer who took it on trade.
31000 mi
Found leakage in my driveway. Brought it in for scheduled maintenance and asked them to check it was the rack and pinion leaking.
34300 mi
US $385
Leaky shock absorber - discoverd during state inspection - was replaced - part only available thru dealer - took two days to get.
41000 mi
Needed front wheel bearing on passenger side. Work completed at no charge by dealer.