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Infiniti M repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (8%)

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Infiniti M brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (24%)

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2012 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

420-horsepower 5.6L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

44020 mi

C $1500
change brakes & rotors 

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2012 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

41000 mi Brake light was coming on under moderate to heavy acceleration. Turns out just needed brake fluid topped off. 
61000 mi

US $120
Diganostic of a weird brake problem where the car slams the brakes on you suddenly while braking slowly. They were not able to find the problem. 
63000 mi Brakes have been engaging more abruptly occasionally. 

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2012 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

49000 mi Pads and rotors. Squealer on both sides was broken off, so no warning until they'd dug into the rotors. Rears wear much faster than fronts. 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

420-horsepower 5.6L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13000 mi Brake pedal exhibited some stiction when initially pushed 
103540 mi

C $800
Also replaced rear rotors and pads. 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

56000 mi

US $275
Replaced rear brake pads and resurfaced rotors. 
52800 mi Pedal was sinking to floor again. Master cylinder replaced. 
133000 mi

US $900
Pedal started sinking to the floor like earlier in the car's history. Sitting at a light and the pedal would sink and the car would creep. Ridiculous. Master cylinder replaced. 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

54000 mi

US $100
Front left caliper failed to completely release and warped rotor. Dealer replaced L and R calipers, L rotor and installed new front brake pads. Work performed under extended warranty. 
40000 mi

US $875
rear brakes and rotors needed replacement. Dealer performed. 
42000 mi

US $275
IBA light intermittently went on and then off and later on, etc. I have been reporting this issue for the last two or three years and the dealer could not find the problem. Service Engine light was on. Dealer replaced oil sensor. 
44000 mi

US $350
Front rotors and brakes. Also clips holding left front wheel cover were installed, replacing all broken ones. 
70060 mi

C $700
Rear brake pads and rotors replaced. 
76260 mi

C $900
Front brake replacement (pads and rotors) 

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2009 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

13800 mi rotors had to be smoothed out due to a bit of shakiness on highway braking - rotors are fine, but had some 'bumps' on them. This is something I saw a lot of when I had the G35x prior to this M45x. I think it's a weakness in Infiniti brakes. 

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2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

74600 mi The vaccum controller or something like that was bad. It was replaced for free under y extended warranty. Usual cost would have been about $700. 

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2007 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

80000 mi Steering Angle Sensoe throwing a code. $1600 estimate to replace 

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2007 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

133000 mi

US $400
Bracket became stuck and wouldn't let pad slide away from rotor, killed rotor as well. 
108000 mi

US $100
Replaced frozen caliper 
128000 mi

US $975
Frozen right rear brake caliper. Replace caliper, replace brake pads on both sides and turn rotors. 816 for caliper, 159 for rest of brake work. 
172000 mi

US $2000
power brake booster and master cylinder 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

335-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

114000 mi

US $450
Entire braking apparatus had to be replaced on driver's side, back wheel. Replaced brake fluid hose, pads, rotar, and other related park. Car was actually shaking when moving, making loud sounds. Temperature of rotar exceeded 200 F after braking. 
283000 mi

US $290
Front brake vibration. Rotors were machined 
62000 mi

US $1400
Tighten parking brake cable Need to replace rear pads and rotors 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

81000 mi

US $1400
Brake caliper froze and caused one brake to stay on. Dealer replaced caliper and brakes. 
102000 mi

US $200
Rear emergency brakes replaced due to broken spring which caused the internal parts to loosen and scrap against the rotor hub. 
191000 mi

US $90
Rear brake pads replaced. 
194000 mi

US $169
Rear Caliper 
80000 mi

US $600
Rotors worn to minimum, right caliper piston seized. Replaced all calipers, rotors and pads. 
102500 mi

US $715
Abs control module went bad causing speedo and odometer to quit working. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

98000 mi

US $200
Front pads and rotors 
89300 mi

US $150
Brake caliper froze up causing wheel to shimmy and pads to wear. 
97000 mi

US $600
Replaced other rear brake caliper as caliper would not release. 
175200 mi

US $350
Replace driver side brake caliper and pads. 
108500 mi

C $75
Rear driver calipre siezed 
158000 mi

US $755
Rear brake caliper failed, causing drag and overheating of discs, resulting in warpage. 
159100 mi

US $600
Caliper actuator failed in braking position. 
114080 mi

C $500
2 front calipers 
157480 mi

C $150
Drivers side rear caliper was seized 
202740 mi

C $2000
Replaced abs pump with used part 
36976 mi Replaced left rear caliper assembly 
71435 mi

US $692
Parking brake shoes replaced 
85900 mi

US $500
Parking brake assembly on left rear failed resulting in car not being drivable 
135000 mi

US $800
Rear calipers needed replace, so rear pads also replaced at same time. Flushed brake fluid. 
118420 mi

C $800
Pins were siezed, replace both rear calipers 
39680 mi vibrating and jubbering; wheels & brake discs were bent; caliper stiff etc. Parts changed, car okay. 
46500 mi The vehicle was vibrating when braking, so I had to change the rotors. 

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2004 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

130000 mi Inspection 

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2003 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

107000 mi

US $400
ABS wheel speed sensor front right replaced,  rear right caliper replaced. 

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