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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%)

Chart based on 450 repairs.
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Infiniti FX other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

45000 mi Gas cap clip broke 

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2009 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

59000 mi Driver seat had a slight looseness to it. Entire assembly replaced under warranty. 

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2007 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

107700 mi

US $980
Replaced driver seat chassis. Seat was leaning to one side. 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

41423 mi Hatch struts were replaced 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

22000 mi Rear hatch would not stay up. Replaced struts. 
108000 mi

US $495
Car needed some regular maintenance repairs in addition to complete replacement of broken driver door handle. 

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

41500 mi Lift gate (rear door) does not stay up when cold outside. Repair under warranty. 
122400 mi

US $359
Wheel Bearing 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

86460 mi

$300
Clicking noise when telescoping the steering wheel. 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

117000 mi

US $20
Driver's handle snapped off in my hand. Ordered replacement handle from ebay and tried to fix it myself, but took it to a locksmith after I attempted to fix it myself and messed things up even further. 
123000 mi

US $40
Door handle problems again. 
76300 mi

US $1200
Also the Driver exterior door handle broke. 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

60000 mi

US $180
Unusual cracking and splitting of engine splash shields--front & rear. No impact or other source of externally-caused damage.  
65500 mi

US $220
Radiator splash pan/lower engine skid plate cracked. New pan had to be ordered. Will install at next oil change to save labor costs. 
84000 mi Hood stays were not working. They would not hold the hood up. Part was ordered 
92000 mi

US $50
rear hatch stays didn't work. wouldn't stay up 
83080 mi

C $75
Broken rear wiper arm 
70000 mi

US $722
Power lift gate lock and closure assembly replaced. Rear hatch door lock actuator replaced. Rear hatch would not lock closed. 
79000 mi

US $758
Lower engine cover replaced. Check engine light due to grounding issue. All engine grounds clean, 5 grounding bolts replaced. Under cover replaced. Tires rotated. 
89000 mi

US $623
Driver door wouldn't unlock with the key fob. Driver door handle broke off. Door handle and door lock actuator assembly replaced. 
143300 mi

US $70
Driver seat power mechanism failed. Took to dealer first and quoted $1200 to replace seat track. Online forums suggested that plastic motor gear failed. Odogears.com sells gear for $65. Less than 60 minutes to replace. 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

157000 mi

US $400
Door handle broke off, needed to be replaced.  

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

180000 mi

US $90
Drivers seat drive gear broke. Had to remove seat and replace gear 

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