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Infiniti I repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (1%)

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Infiniti I transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (69%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

238080 mi Leaking transmission fluid. 

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2002 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

122000 mi

US $300
Squeaking/grinding during left turns that is getting worse daily. Initially diagnosed as a failing or failed front driver's side CV joint. Joint replaced but did not solve problem. New diagnosis is bad motor mount and we will be trying that repair next 
95000 mi

US $268
Replaced LF drive axle and joint. 
93300 mi

US $425
car would not accelerate after driving for short period as if transmission was disengaged, but it was not. Car moved very slowly "limping" to get off road. Cruise control non-functional. Speed sensor part installed. Codes 1574 and 720. 
160000 mi

US $120
Speed sensor 
143000 mi

US $140
SES code U1000 and U1001 showing, after diagnostics TCM communication error was pinpointed. Dealer part was $700.00 labor to be $140.00 Went outside of dealership replaced TCM for $26.95 

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2001 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

77000 mi

US $480
Drive shaft and engine drive belts 

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2001 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

105000 mi

US $250
O/D switch inoperative. Need to order entire shift knob to repair function. 

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2000 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

132000 mi first gear in auto tranny was getting ready to go 

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2000 Infiniti I 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

75000 mi

US $2000
Replaced left CV. 
160000 mi

US $239
Replaced the transmission ($400 parts $561 Labor @ $85/hr). Quit when hot, then total failure when changed fluid. The following week replaced the axles ($159 parts $80 labor). Vibration had been covered up by failing transmission. 
153000 mi needed a CV boot 
120000 mi

US $800
mechanic indicated that left side axle boot torn and recommended replacement. replaced. 
139000 mi

US $250
Replaced drive-shaft right 

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2000 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

78000 mi

US $162
CV axle boot torn. 

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1999 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

156000 mi

US $350
Replaced 5-speed gearbox seal. 

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1999 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

125000 mi

US $500
Tear in CV boot joint on both sides. Decided to repair both drive axles. Also replaced inner tie rod. 
126000 mi

US $250
Replaced Drive Shaft. Boot was torn 
140000 mi

US $200
Replaced a worn out half shaft with a torn boot. 

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1999 Infiniti I 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

143000 mi

US $100
CV joint 
144000 mi

US $100
Left CV joint 

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1998 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

164000 mi

US $277
CV Half shaft needed replacing. Torn rubber boot caused part to fail. 
148000 mi

US $150
Torn passenger-side outer CV boot. 
152000 mi

US $650
Both CV boots had ripped and both axles needed to be replaced. 
95000 mi

US $220
CV joint 
108000 mi

US $200
cv joint boots failed 

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1998 Infiniti I 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

154000 mi

US $100
Torn boot on cv joint. Left front axle replaced. 
172800 mi

US $100
torn boot on r front axle - axle replaced 

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1997 Infiniti I

Engine not specified

159000 mi Changed the cv joints. 

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1997 Infiniti I 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

83000 mi Replaced right cv joint. 
85000 mi

US $333
Noticed 'clicking' noise from front driver's side wheel. Took into shop, diagnosed as bad CV Joint (boot torn, joint damaged). Replaced driver's side CV joint. 
100740 mi

C $2000
Front axle replaced 

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