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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (47%)

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2011 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

31500 mi I am having problems with the memory on the driver power seat. Dealer was unsuccessful in finding the problem 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

897 mi Service Campaign Bulletin ITB10-031 (Infiniti Navigation Software Update Voluntary Service Campaign) installed a software update that fixed known operational glitches with the navigation, communication, and entertainment systems. 
3778 mi Installed new software that added Call Waiting and Call by Name. Tried to fix XM NavTraffic functionality, but software update was not available. Tried to fix interface problems with iPod Touch, but software update was not available. 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

63000 mi Replaced rear brake pads -turned disc a week later a rock punctured my air conditioner condenser replaced by same policy for $1000 
47740 mi

C $500
weak battery was producing traction control codes, replaced battery 
15600 mi Navigation and Bluetooth upgraded per TSB. 
47000 mi

US $100
replaced the battery 
63000 mi

US $500
Replaced condenser / AC system after it was hit by a flying rock and punctured while driving 

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2009 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

30000 mi replaced nav unit because the map intermittently spins in circle while the car is in motion going straight 
43000 mi Car won't start 
64500 mi

US $1500
frustrated about the electrical. for a very high end car. electrical in doors arent working. I have no warranty anymore. seems im driving a 1983 car manually opening the door sometimes from the back door. 
67000 mi Electrical problem in the doors never repaired. 

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2009 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

50000 mi Rear proximity sensors were flipped on wrong side. If something was close to the right side. The left side sensor would go off. Battery died. 
46000 mi Tail light failed, LED light so the assembly had to be replaced. Traced problem to failure of the towing wiring harness. Infiniti part installed by a dealer. Unclear if the part failed or poor installation. Another dealer fixed it though out of warranty. 

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2008 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

39000 mi

US $90
Replaced battery under prorated warranty. 
64100 mi

US $60
Single TPMS sensor was replaced due to sensor no longer recognizing pressure. 
50000 mi OEM BATTERY FAILED. 

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2007 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

37966 mi Warranty work: -Rear pass window switch not operable -Replace both rear tail lights with moisture -Replace rubber grommet on door handle 
65000 mi

US $1500
Airbag light came on. Dealer suggested replacing wiring first. Didn't help. Ended up replacing the whole driver side airbag module. 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

130000 mi

US $3
Replaced Starter do to intermittent failure to crank. 
146000 mi

US $350
Drivers door lock actuator 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

117000 mi

US $1700
Compressor failing 
130500 mi manufacturer recall: replace airbags 
109000 mi

US $1200
Intermittent starting, engine would turn but not start every time. They replaced the Amplifier Control Module (27760-CL71A). 
59000 mi

US $100
Assorted lights including fog; fog was the time consuming fix 
112000 mi

US $100
CD changer failed and couldn't change discs. Bought replacement off ebay. Note 2015-2018 have slightly different model numbers but it seems compatible so far. 
115000 mi

US $500
Two tire sensors stopped working. Replaced. 
79640 mi Car started only after a small cold push 
74300 mi Rear tail light has a few LED's burnt out. May be due to moisture getting inside. Requires new taillight. 
76000 mi

US $40
Power seat ds front to back motor gear needed to be replaced. 
45000 mi tpms problem 
109000 mi

US $1400
Clockspring 
109000 mi

US $500
A/C compressor 
85560 mi A recall item: front passenger side Airbag module replacement 

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

153000 mi electric door locks started acting flaky, passenger side would not open with remote or inside unlock switch, also rear tailgate would not unlock. 
27000 mi

US $200
Replaced original battery. 

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

95900 mi Original battery finally died. 
188000 mi

US $250
Replace starter 
36000 mi CD stopped working 
25420 mi Voluntary recall campaign for replacement of both headlamps, had begun to fail. Voluntary recall campaign for replacement of rear combination lamps - both sides, preventive. 
93600 mi

US $225
Brought car in for scheduled oil change and tire rotation. They did their ususal item check and found the battery to be in bad shape. They recommended I replace it, which I did. 
39680 mi

C $50
Passenger side door lock stopped working. Couldn't lock/unlock via remote. 
61380 mi Driver side Window regulator snapped. Needed to be replaced. Motor was ok. While changing window regulator, dealer broke master switch causing windows to roll down when unlocking. Master window switch replaced. 

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2004 Infiniti FX

Engine not specified

90000 mi Rear right window would not come up using the driver window switch, but will come up with rear door switch. Ordered Driver switch combination module from Ebay for $20.00 Dealer wanted $350.00 (ridiculous) Rear door locking mechanism is not pulling the door shut completely. I must press the door hard or slam it shut. Not doing so will show that the Rear door is open on the console display. 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

108000 mi

US $40
Driver side seat heater switch 
68000 mi

US $375
Replaced the actuators/motors in the side mirrors because they had siezed up 
77000 mi

US $350
Rear Breaks and looked at passenger door lock that does not work all the time 
86000 mi

US $450
Had passenger door lock repaired 
120000 mi

US $475
Drivers side door lock not working. Replaced actuator. Drivers door lock  
86000 mi

US $400
Replaced airbag module 
86460 mi

$300
No sound from speakers, only occasional loud static noises. Radio, cassette and CD player work but no sound. 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

105000 mi

US $79
Heater AC blower upper bearing went out and was making noise 
82000 mi

US $1860
air conditioning recharged rear trunk release button - $600 for trim piece because can't buy just the button 
55000 mi fuel gauge repaired under warranty 
138000 mi

US $1250
Bose amplifier quit working/failed. 
49000 mi

US $137
Replace cabin air filter and disinfect air box to eliminate musty smell/odor when starting up A/C. 
50000 mi Unpleasant odor from A/C vents. In-cabin air filter replaced as routine maintenance and to correct the problem. Problem recurred w/in 1 week. Dealer replaced air filter at their cost the 2nd time and disinfected air box. Seems to have fixed the problem. Second time replacing cabin air filter and disinfecting air box. Musty smell still present when first starting up A/C. Requested dealer check to make sure A/C condensate line was not blocked. 
62000 mi

US $360
Passenger side HID headlight needed to be replaced. Complicated access for DIY; requiring specialized tools and > than 1 hour shop time. Felt safer taking to dealer. Maybe not $360 safer, but paid the price, anyway.  
65500 mi

US $220
Driver-side rear door lock actuator needs to be replaced. Intermittent problem with door not unlocking with key fob remote. Part not in stock at dealer. Part ordered. Will also be installed at next service interval. 
71000 mi

US $309
L/R door lock actuator replaced. 
87700 mi Fuel door lock and door lock actuators malfuntioning. Front passenger lock actuator had failed and is linked to and was ultimately affecting the fuel door locking mechanism. A rear passenger door actuator also needed replacing. Front passenger door proximity sensor did not function with the new actuator. Vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer a second time and another actuator installed. So, problem was eventually resolved, but not without a second repair trip/replacement p 
92300 mi

US $200
Rear window wiper ceased working 
96000 mi

US $140
Remote keyless entry fob lost programming synch. Programming reset. New valet key (with transponder chip) ordered and cut to fit for second remote. 
99000 mi

US $150
CD changer not working properly. Entire unit required replacement with Clarion factory rebuild. Extended warranty covered the $900 for the player. I had to pay $150 diagnostic fee and deductible. 
97000 mi Electric seat adjuster (driver's side, fore and aft adjustment) failed. 
84000 mi The passenger window would go back down when it was put up. Window motor needs to be replaced. rear drivers door lock switch not working. The remote would not unlock the door, it needed to be done manually. part was ordered 
35000 mi Replaced CD player 
44000 mi Infiniti of Sacramento repaired the window motor under warranty at no cost to me. 
138300 mi

US $260
Replaced passenger side door lock actuator. It worked intermittently and affected the rear hatch lock as well. I understand this is a common problem. 
23387 mi Rear Back-up camera failed internally. R&R Left side mirror does not adjust up or down. R&R Total warranty cost for parts and labor: $$711.87 Customer cost: time and inconvenience 
23457 mi NAV screen reads "disc error." Reader failed. Replaced control unit. Warranty repair. Factory cost: $55.80. Customer cost: time and inconvenience. 
111600 mi

C $200
Starter and solenoid died. Had to replace with a used starter unit from an auto recycler 
67000 mi

US $4050
Rear hatch computer failed, could not open rear door. Repair was $229 labor and $153 parts and $23 shop supplies. 
87870 mi

US $470
Replaced main power window switch in driver's door. Main power window switch assembly replaced. 
53200 mi

US $100
Battery died. 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

190000 mi broken switch for passenger seat adjustment, sticky movement on driver seat,  defective disc changer on sound system. 
89200 mi

US $145
9 YEAR OLD ORIGINAL BATTERY DIED....REPACED 
20000 mi The audio unit had to be replaced as there were issues found by the dealer while checking memory seat button issues. 
20000 mi The driver seat memory seat buttons are not storing any seat memory. Dealer mentioned that this is fixed and was caused due to a faulty fuse. 
55000 mi The seat memory button did not work still and had the unit replaced along with some wiring. The unit now works. The cig lighter also did not work and was fixed by dealer. No cost. 
42600 mi

US $1300
Alternator replaced 
43200 mi

US $1400
condenser replaced 
44000 mi

US $1157
Replaced evaporator assembly-cooler. Repaired fan that was rubbing. 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

139000 mi Adjust close sensors on rear hatchback. 
157000 mi

US $400
Rear passenger door lock actuator not working, replaced. 
182000 mi SRS System trouble light came on after several cold nights. Had to replace battery and clear code. 
192900 mi

US $50
Airbag sensor not operating. Replaced. 
154400 mi

US $20
replaced side marker lights 
115000 mi

US $4000
Replace motor for passenger window door locks. 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

126000 mi

US $1350
replace noisy A/C compressor 
190000 mi

US $140
replace battery 
110000 mi And the locks began to malfunction last year. The passenger door and one rear door, along with the hatch would not lock/unlock remotely. 
165000 mi

US $500
Rear Right door actuator went bad 

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