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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (18%)

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2012 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

44020 mi

C $315
Repair was covered by bumper to bumper warranty 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

6300 mi Replaced Steering Rack due to repeated clicking noise when turning. Also adjusted attached protective panel. 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

316-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

69440 mi

$1200
Right front wheel and left back wheel bearings had to be replaced. The front right one was worse because of unexpected ditches in the roads. 
121520 mi

$1150
The rubber cones of the steering rod showed oil leaking from the steering box. They ordered a steering box repair kit. 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

53700 mi Wheel bearing out in the from left tire. 

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2010 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

95000 mi

US $480
Lower Control Arm replacement 
145000 mi

US $120
Replaced wheel bearing 
52400 mi Clicking noise from right-front wheel when steering in place and at low speeds. 
63000 mi

US $400
also had $1800 steering reassembly ( tie rods , etc ) replaced by a service warranty policy I purchased not paid by me 
92000 mi

US $1300
Front struts 

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2009 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

26000 mi

US $380
suspension noise on front right side 

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2009 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

123000 mi

US $2000
both front end struts have failed. Also, the bearings failed 

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2008 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

136000 mi

US $905
Loud creaking sound and loose steering. LF lower ball joint, RH tie rod end, and transverse link assembly were all replaced. 
108400 mi

US $300
Right wheel bearing replaced 

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2007 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

86000 mi

US $145
Left, front wheel bearing replaced. Repair performed by a local repair shop, Firestone 
34252 mi

C $245
Replace right front tie rod end. 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

48286 mi Tightened steering rack to reduce shimmy 
112000 mi

US $250
Front wheel bearings 
179000 mi

US $800
Lower control arms and tie rod ends 
210000 mi

US $1100
Rear brake pads/rotors and wheel bearings. 
97000 mi Passenger's side wheel bearing was bad. The hub had to be replaced. 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

94000 mi

US $875
rear wheel bearings were noisy and finally found wheel wobbled 

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2006 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

78500 mi

US $100
tie-rod ends 
91000 mi

US $1200
Front wheel bearings replaced, 90k mile service 
51000 mi Wheel bearing went bad. Noticed when tires swapped - OEM tires were noisy enough to mask bearing sounds.  
88300 mi

US $1100
tie rod ends worn out 

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2005 Infiniti FX

Engine not specified

91760 mi

C $138
Worn idler arm and worn stability link kit, both on the right side. 

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

132100 mi

C $777
Front and rear wheel bearings on passenger side. 

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2005 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

85000 mi

US $600
This repair was expensive, but we've had the car 7 years and I can't remember any other repairs besides brakes & tires. Tie rod was replaced to pass inspection. 
87000 mi

US $160
Passenger side front hub started making noise about 500 miles before it got very loud. Replaced with new hub. 
77900 mi

US $400
Replaced wheel bearing 
79700 mi

US $300
My car failed inspection because of the tie-rod that needed to be replaced. 
140000 mi 2 x Tie Rod Outer replacement 
69000 mi Replaced left front wheel bearing due to bad wheel bearing. It had become noisy over the previous few thousand miles. 
85000 mi Broken wheel bearing in the left front wheel 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

135000 mi

US $1700
Replaced front strut assemblies, they were very noisy 
86460 mi

$300
Bearing on the PS pump shaft failed, causing noises and eventually the main seal broke and pump started leaking badly 
151000 mi

US $100
Bad rear control arms had to replace as a pair.. 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

76300 mi

US $1200
Rear bearings had to be replaced.  
110000 mi

US $600
Rear left suspension was riding lower than rear right suspension. Dealer replaced rear struts. 

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2004 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

4500 mi Replaced steering column motor 
85000 mi

US $400
Replaced front bearing 
72000 mi

US $1700
wheels bearings replaced. 
87000 mi Replaced wheel bearing and tie rod bushings. 
92300 mi

US $200
Front tie-rod bushing/mount failed. Could have led to loss of steering control. Tie rod Bushings and mounts replaced. Problem noticed by dealer mechanic when vehicle in for radiator fan shroud issue. 
89200 mi

US $100
Control arm bushings on driver side needed replacement. Majority of repair costs covered by extended warranty. 
95000 mi

US $160
Front Control arm bushings passenger side needed replacing. Had replaced driver's side previous month. Majority of repair cost covered under extended warranty. 
186000 mi

US $260
Replace rear wheel hub/bearing assemblies, pads, and rotors. 
92000 mi

US $600
Failed power steering pump replaced. 
76000 mi Turned brake rotors and changed pads replaced struts and shocks 
102700 mi

US $500
Front wheel bearing went out 
75300 mi

C $125
Replaced passenger side Front Hub Bearing Assembly 
80600 mi

C $500
RR wheel bearing - remove & replace 
90720 mi

C $100
Driver side front wheel bearing failing, gradually getting noisier. 
102131 mi

C $250
Rear wheel bearings - both Rear Stabilizer bar end links - both Front wheel bearing & hub assemblies (both) 
57000 mi

US $2000
The sway bar bushing was worn and needed replacement. 
75400 mi

US $782
Replaces loose sway bar link 
89000 mi

US $1077
Replace L front wheel bearing and outer tie rod. Replace sensor anti-skid unit. Four wheel alignment. 
204000 mi

US $380
replaced Wheel bearing front drivers side. 3rd time 
241000 mi

US $430
Front drivers side wheel bearing 
159200 mi

US $260
Replaced driver side wheel bearing/hub assy 
132300 mi

US $400
Replaced shock absorbers 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

154000 mi

US $320
Noticed increasing road noise level from front wheel bearing hub assembly. Last time I had this problem it required $1000 repair job at dealership. This time, I ordered the OEM parts and replaced them myself. Noise level was reduced. 
168000 mi

US $400
Replaced rear wheel bearings/hubs to minimize noise/maximize smooth ride. Also used the opportunity to replace rotors, which were the originals and needed re-surfacing or replacement anyway 
85000 mi

US $600
Front right wheel bearing 
94200 mi

US $140
Needed original outer tie-rod ends replaced...bought them at Rockauto for 50 bucks delivered...local shop installed for 90 bucks 
190000 mi When sold, weak struts,  
103000 mi

US $80
Grinding noise from driver front axle during hard cornering. Repair service cleaned and lubed bearing for now. Pending further tests before deciding whether to replace wheel bearing. 
98000 mi

US $1041
Front tie rods replaced 
188300 mi

US $1500
Thumping sound when making left or right turns 
35000 mi

US $100
Replace right front wheel bearing. 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

149000 mi

US $200
Replaced front struts 
169000 mi

US $700
Replace rear wheel bearings and rear brakes 
218000 mi

US $50
Replaced front right wheel bearing and hub assembly. 

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2003 Infiniti FX 4dr SUV

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

177000 mi

US $750
replace lower control arm pass side.  replace wheel bearing hub pass side.  
85000 mi

US $600
Front wheel bearings replaced. Also had scheduled maint. performed. 
50000 mi

US $2000
replace steering rack, required alignment 
71000 mi

US $1000
OEM shocks and struts worn out at 70k miles. Compression damping was non-existent and driving over potholes was causing the steering to deflect and make the handling twitchy and unpredictable. I replaced oem with BC Racing coil overs. 
175700 mi

US $922
Rear Passenger wheel bearing. Spark plugs, front and rear Diff service and synthetic oil-filter change 
180800 mi

US $700
Both front Struts leaking and replaced with stock struts 
208000 mi

US $430
Rear left wheel bearing replaced 
115400 mi

US $1200
Replaced front wheel bearings 

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