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Infiniti FX repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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Infiniti FX brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (18%)

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2013 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

390-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

62000 mi

US $800
New brake pads, turned rotors. 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

390-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

6300 mi Resurfaced and cleaned rears rotors, cleaned rear pads to prevent constant squealing. 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

303-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

12500 mi Dealer Blew out the brakes, no repair needed 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

303-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

82000 mi

US $200
Regular Brake Maintenance 
74400 mi

C $1000
replaced pads and rotors 
68000 mi

US $350
Front brakes plus fluid changes did not include cost of fluid changes 
92000 mi

US $1300
Rear brakes 

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2008 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

46000 mi

US $300
Brakes: pads, rotors 
20000 mi

US $1090
Calipers, rotors and pads were replaced for both front axles and brake fluid was exchanged. 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

85000 mi

US $3000
Car was exposed to salt environments on road in northeast causing a premature failure of the rear calipers. 
16726 mi Resurface 4 rotors 
29506 mi Replaced 4 rotors, re-welded B pillar again 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

78500 mi

US $500
seized slider pin caused excess wear - replaced all pads & rotors & rear calipers 
109000 mi

US $100
Rear brake pads and rotors 
83000 mi Brake pads worn. After market rotor had cracks. Put factory parts back on. 
101300 mi

US $1000
Rear brake caliper had rusted partially closed, destroyed pad and rotor. Replace all rear brake components on both sides. 

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

179000 mi

US $450
Warped rotors. This has been a continual periodic problem 
88800 mi

US $800
Caliper seized. Replaced caliper and all sets of rotors/pads 
98000 mi

US $300
Left rear caliper siezed. Replaced caliper. 
99400 mi

US $30
Had to replace parking brake switch. It no longer functioned. 
41540 mi

C $100
Rear left caliper seized causing wheel to overheat and premature wear on pads and rotor. 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

55800 mi

C $600
Brakes were making noise 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

94000 mi

US $750
Seized rear caliper. Required new caliper, new rear pads, and resurfacing rear rotors. 
97000 mi

US $350
Seized rear brake caliper (yes, the other one.) Replaced caliper only (brake pads and rotor fine.) 
72000 mi

US $1700
Master cylinder replaced. 
82000 mi

US $1860
Brakes, all four pads and rotors.  
270000 mi

US $450
Replaced both front ABS wheels sensors. Was getting a "slip warning" between 30 and 45 MPh 
88300 mi

US $414
squeaky brakes. replaced rear brake pads, machined rotors, repaired rear caliper slides 
173000 mi

US $530
pads and rotors all around. 
179000 mi

US $120
Replaced front pads & rotors 

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2003 Infiniti FX

Engine not specified

66300 mi

C $1000
Seized calipers 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

44000 mi

US $1100
pads, rotors, and rear calipers 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

165000 mi

US $750
broke abs sensor while installing wheel hub on drivers front 

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