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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%)

Chart based on 791 repairs.
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Infiniti M other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (74%)

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Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

10000 mi Inoperable rear sunshade 
12000 mi Replaced Rear Sunshade Assembly 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

25000 mi Noticed gauge in one rim after having new tires put on at the dealer. Had rim resurfaced, refinished. 
44700 mi Cruise, Lane departure, blind spot would not function 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

16740 mi Rear sun screen malfunctioned and would not completely retract 
57800 mi

US $200
Tire pressure sensor leak 
15000 mi Wiper nozzles shoot washer fluid only on the lower quarter of the windshield. 
7089 mi software update 
28000 mi Windshield cracked, probably due to cold weather. Replaced at Safelite. 

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2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

96600 mi

C $35
Hood struts struggling to hold hood open in colder weather.Ordered parts online and replaced myself. Very easy repair on the cheap. 

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2007 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

4400 mi driver seat wont operate 
49000 mi Driver's seat track was loose, replaced under warranty per TSB. 
90900 mi Driver's seat moves forward/backward by 0.25" during hard stops/acceleration. There's a TSB out there apparently. Otherwise, the entire seat base needs to be replaced at ~$1200. 
95000 mi

US $200
Seat rocks forward or backward during hard acceleration or deceleration. 
29760 mi Latch on rear arm rest was replaced under warranty as it would not close properly. 

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2007 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

50000 mi Driver's seat had some play in it. Fixed under warranty. 
27000 mi Driver's seat slipping/loose. TSB - covered by manufacturer. 
33000 mi drivers seat needed to be resecured. Loose seat that moved forward upon braking. 
38000 mi

US $60
drivers seat slides not properly secured.  
45000 mi

US $50
Gas door actuator went bad. Couldn't open door. 

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2007 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

110000 mi

US $240
Driver side door making clicking noise while open and closing. Dealer said it was the door stopper and part was replaced. 
94000 mi Engine hood support no longer supports hood when opened 
78000 mi

US $80
drivers seat slid forward around a half inch when braking. Seat frame was replaced. 
85100 mi

US $400
hood struts failing 

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2006 Infiniti M

Engine not specified

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

143000 mi

US $496
2 broken studs and nuts on left rear wheel. the dealership speculated that i had hit something (pothole, etc.), but i did not recall any incident. Over-torque is a possibility, but it had been several months since any work had been performed on the car. cracked TPM sensor (tire pressure) 
29000 mi Cooling fan burn out due to low coolant. Dealer had performed a cooling system flush the previous week during major service. 
57000 mi

US $900
Driver's seat structure was replaced. The seat would move very slightly if I accelerated or stopped quickly. I found out about this problem while reading the M45 forum on-line. It really wasn't a big deal but it costs a lot to fix. 
83000 mi

US $950
A steel rail in the seat mechanism broke and the bearings failed in the driver's seat. Seat would rock forward upon braking and made popping sound when adjusting seat. 
102300 mi

US $3
Rubber seal around bottom of hood continues to fall from hood. Put dabs of clear shoe glue in track that holds the seal and reinstalled it. Appears to be fixed better than dealer did few months back. 
249700 mi

US $40
Replace Hood Lift struts 
283000 mi

US $290
Lug nut studs broke off wheel and they had to be replaced. Previously I had a tire shop break one when they (overtightened)rotated my tires. This time I went to get them rotated again and they said two studs were gone went the went to take the tire off. 
75500 mi

US $100
Replaced driver seat track mechanism (under TSB) 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

54000 mi Windshield spray nozzle does not accurately work, said it was corrected in my last dealership visit July 09. Never fixed then.  
36000 mi Replaced seat assembly for slight shifting of seat during braking. 
46000 mi Right front tire losing pressure. No problem found, still losing pressure. Will take it back to tire store. 
60000 mi The driver seat rail was replaced under warranty as it was loose and slip forward slightly (~1/4 to 1/2 inch) during hard stops. 
80000 mi

US $100
Driver seat frame broke, was replaced. Came back as seat memory would not work, dealer cleared code. Came back again as seat motor cord was not properly connected and problem fixed. 
84700 mi

US $1200
The seat rail under the driver's seat broke. This is apparently a know problem but Infiniti did not undertake a recall. 
15400 mi Replace driver's door insulation gasket in door jam. Rubber was cracked significantly. 
81300 mi Driver's seat track replaced. 
93000 mi Driver's seat became loose. Dealer ordered new track. 
97000 mi

US $50
Broken seat bracket. Repaired under warrentee with $50 ded. 
Leased car. First week saw that headlights aimed low. Read online that others had same problem and several described fix. Dealer saw it as how this car's headlights work. I fixed it myself. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

176000 mi Drivers seat lift mechanism broke. Too costly to repair. 
48000 mi This was the TSB for the driver seat rocking back and forth. 
86000 mi

US $1776
The driver's seat frame broke, $1,273. 
11000 mi The seat finisher (plastic trim) on the driver's seat had separated. Both the front and side pieces were replaced. The dealer said they were warped. 
38000 mi Seat would "slip" about 1/4" when stopping quickly...dealer replaced the seat track mechanism at no cost (warranty) 
40000 mi Replaced seat track as planned - problem solved. 
128000 mi

US $900
Both outside rear view mirrors replaced - stripped gears noted earlier. 
93000 mi

US $59
Drivers door closer (door check) replaced 
120900 mi

C $850
Passenger Door actuator failed- door was locked shut and would not open. 
45040 mi lift bracket weld on drivers seat broken had to remove seat strip down and weld seat bracket back in place. 
51460 mi

C $150
broken seat frame drivers side should be a tsb. took it apart and welded it, we'll see how long it lasts. cheapest made seat frames I have ever seen. safety issue. 
52920 mi

C $75
seat broken for 4 th time getting rewelded again 
6879 mi Replaced driver's seat bottom leather 
61000 mi Seat rails 
50000 mi Seat shifted (forward and back) upon braking. Noted in a TSB. Parts replaced for seat. 
62000 mi

US $275
Door stop failed. The plastic part that stops the door from opening too far came apart inside the door and was making a loud cracking noise. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

35000 mi Driver's side window shook first third of way down. Was diagnosed as a bad channel. Part ordered. New channel installed. Warranty covered. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

24800 mi Nozzle for windshield washer (low presssure on 1 of 3 ) on the driver side. 

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