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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

60000 mi Axles 

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2012 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

27800 mi harsh downshifting, especially when braking. reflash cleared its memory, and it behaved well for a few days, until it had "learned" my driving style again. dealer says no way to prevent this. 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

2000 mi Jerky 1-2 shifts (occasional). Dealer drove car less than one mile, could not replicate. 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

14000 mi Updated Transmission Software 
16060 mi Tcm reprogram to resolve slow response 
39495 mi Dealer replaced Torque Converter due to pronounced shudder when accelerating between 15-25mph 
32000 mi Replaced transmission due to harsh shifting, metal found in transmission 
47000 mi There is a vibration from 0-35mph. The front driveshaft assembly was replaced but did not fix the problem. I have an appointment for next week to have the rear driveshaft replaced under warranty.  
55000 mi Front differential replaced due to vibration 
45200 mi Check Engine Soon light came on and engine idle increased fr 400rpm o 1000rpm. Dealer stated they reprogramed ECM as part of TSB 12-018. Seems to have fixed the prob. 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

59000 mi

US $350
Transmission Knob selector broken and also performed 60k mile service 

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2011 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

60000 mi Very hard shifts. Transmission was replaced. I was first told next day, then told a part was needed and it would be an extra day, then told that Infinity said that xmssn had to be replaced and it would be two weeks. It was nine weeks. 
60000 mi slight leak in the transfer case. shop had to order a part that took some time to get in. treated as a warranted repair and no cost to me. loaner car provided while my car in shop. 
30000 mi Noise when turning right 

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2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

83200 mi

US $450
Failed front drive shaft U-join. Non-serviceable. Replaced driveshaft with aftermarket unit. 

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2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

74500 mi Car would go into reverse but would not engage. Engine rev'd. Took to dealer and informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. 
25000 mi Repaired a short in the TCU (transmission control unit) connector. Codes were then cleared and tested. 

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2008 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

85100 mi

US $300
Differential pinion seal leaking 

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2007 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

111000 mi

US $700
total differential failure 

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2007 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

131000 mi

US $290
Transfer case and differential fluid replacement. 
77000 mi

US $253
whine in final drive (rear end differential) gears loud and getting worse, factory paid cost of replacement unit less labor, car was 5,274 miles out of warranty. 
196400 mi

US $475
Front hub and bearing wore out, replaced with new. Front CV joint failed, replaced joint and shaft. 
24000 mi

US $50
Brought in for routine oil change. Mechanic at dealership noticed a noise under the hood and replaced a flywheel under warrantee. I had not noticed any noise. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

124000 mi

US $500
Had rear pinion seal replaced 
183000 mi

US $4000
Loud noise while driving car Rear Differential Gearbox failing. 
121000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear differential Rear differential failed. Replaced noisy rear differential with used differential from salvage. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

137000 mi

US $105
Right rear axle needed to be lubed, shaft taken out , lubed and reinstalled... 
136000 mi

US $2000
Real axle clicking, had it greased 
25000 mi Transmission shifts abruptly with noise. Fixed under warranty in one week. 

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2006 Infiniti M 4dr Sedan

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

48360 mi

$750
AND CV JOINT BOOTS WERE REPLACED. 
145000 mi driveshaft needed replacement 
66000 mi

US $2100
Faulty valve body in the transmission. Alerted with a Service Engine Soon light. Acceleration was occasionally erratic and SLIP light would illuminate. 
59000 mi

US $20
Jittering malfunction with transmission. First they replaced valve body and was not successful. Eventually replaced entire transmission. 
150000 mi

US $745
the front driveshaft was damaged beyond repair 
53320 mi When putting van into either reverse or drive, the rear axle felt loose and it jolted when locking; Dealer advised it was a TSB, and to rotate the rear drive part of some sort 180 degrees - however this made it worse not better 
59520 mi Grinding Noise when low speed turning and engine clunk when putting into gear; Dealer stated it needed transmission parts and both were related. 
122760 mi

C $5000
Front driveshaft u-joint was wornout. Replaced with a used driveshaft. The u-joint is not replaceable and dealer wanted $1200 for new driveshaft.  

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