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2011 Infiniti G repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 118 repairs.
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2011 Infiniti G repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 84 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Infiniti G

Engine not specified

Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 Third time to dealer and sunroof is still leaking. They said they replaced entire sunroof assembly but it still leaks just as much as before. Dealership is trying to wash their hands of this problem saying they cannot recreate the leaking. 

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2011 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

Infiniti G in New Zealand
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Aug 2017

42780 mi

$150
Replaced power steering reservoir due to pump whining badly on long trips (>2-3 hours). Issue would reset after system cooled down, however on the basis of a related TSB I bought and replaced the reservoir myself and the problem is now resolved. 

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2011 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

Infiniti G in Alabama, United States
Nov 2014 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

45000 mi

US $250
The issue was with a pulley that became loose and was rattling and causing a wheezing noise during acceleration and at low speeds. 
Infiniti G in Georgia, United States
Feb 2014 - May 2016
Jan 2016

60300 mi

US $1700
Bluetooth control unit bad, replace. Analog clock fail, replace. 
Infiniti G in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2017
Oct 2015

49300 mi

US $100
Burnt out backlight on clock - clock needed to be replaced. 
Feb 2017

69000 mi
Subframe bearing leaking 
Infiniti G in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012

16300 mi
When in stop/go traffic using manual sport shift the car shifts in a jerky mode automatically from 2nd to 1st. Looks like there's a software fix coming ... 
Sep 2012

29000 mi
Requested software upgrade to deal with engine not having immediate power coming out of a tight corner and needing speed immediately. There was a slight delay in getting engine response. 
Infiniti G in Florida, United States
Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Jul 2015

40500 mi
Sunroof drain leaked into cabin. Replaced 
Sep 2015

43000 mi
Clock light 
Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Jan 2022
Jun 2017

102000 mi
Steering wheel lock mechanism would not release. Fuse was pulled instead of having a dealer only part replaced. 
Infiniti G in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

62 mi

US $200
brake pads 
Infiniti G in Washington, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

79000 mi

US $50
drive belt was frayed and wore down.. replaced it, seemed to fix some noise and occasional stall upon starting. 
Mar 2018

80000 mi

US $40
some rough idle and occasional stall upon starting, cleaned intake throttle body and sensors, replaced intake air filters 
Infiniti G in Arizona, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2018

88716 mi

US $1000
Brakes were worn. Advanced braking system required replacement of drums as well as pads 
Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Mar 2017

90000 mi

US $300
Replaced cracked belt 
Nov 2017

101000 mi

US $363
Pads replaced 
May 2018

108000 mi

US $1300
Radiator had internal leak with transmission fluid in coolant. Radiator replaced. 
Infiniti G in Georgia, United States
Oct 2013 - Jul 2018
Nov 2013

13000 mi
Replaced window switch on driver's door to repair faulty driver door automatic window function. Replaced under warranty at no cost for parts or labor. Repaired in under 1/2 hour. 
Infiniti G in Georgia, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Apr 2011

1700 mi

US $230
Repaired cracked fog light lens on the passenger side. Not covered under warranty. 
Jul 2014

52000 mi
Navigation monitor had to be replaced due to going blank sometimes when shifting. Monitor issue addressed by TSB and replaced under warranty. 
Infiniti G in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2017
Jun 2011

7000 mi
Parking brake adjustment needed. It was loose. 
Infiniti G in Georgia, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2011

2000 mi
Water leaking in from sunroof during heavy rain. Dealer adjusted alignment of sunroof. 
Dec 2011

8000 mi
creaking noise in center console. 
Sep 2013

23000 mi
Interior- Door on center console cup-holder would not latch/unlatch. Cupholder assembly needed to be replaced. 
Jul 2017

62000 mi

US $585
One headlamp (drivers side) replaced. 

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2011 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

Infiniti G in Iowa, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2020
Oct 2017

68444 mi

US $56
Replaced both front stabilizer end links as they rattled over small bumps. Still have front end noise however this reduced it by 80% - still troubleshooting the remaining noise. 
May 2018

74501 mi

US $8
Sway bar bushings. I was trying to correct a "rattling noise" over small bumps and the sway bar links weren't the cause.  
Jun 2018

75000 mi
Ultimately I found the calipers were ratting and resolved the noise by cleaning the calipers and replacing pads, hardware, slide bushings and properly lubricating. 
Infiniti G in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2014
Apr 2013

17300 mi
Coolant smell. Radiator hose and clamp were replaced. 
Infiniti G in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jun 2021
Apr 2018

45260 mi

C $1200
System software update to ECM in response to "Check Engine Soon" light. Replace driver's side floor mat clip, nearest to centre of car 
Infiniti G in New York, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2017
Jun 2017

67000 mi
There was a rattle coming through whenever the car was in drive but not in motion. It turned out to be the passenger side air intake was a little loose and needed to be resecured. Fix took a matter of minutes at the dealership. 
Infiniti G in Illinois, United States
Jan 2015 - Apr 2019
May 2015

58000 mi
HID headlight, replaced under warranty 
Jan 2016 Squeaking noises from vents when climate control running. Dealer claimed they could not get the problem to repeat in the shop, even though the service adviser acknowledged in writing that he heard the noise. Very frustrating. 
Apr 2017

80000 mi

US $200
ABS sensor replaced 
May 2017

81000 mi

US $250
TPS monitor replaced 
Jan 2018

89000 mi

US $300
Battery failed, replaced 
Infiniti G in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2016 - Feb 2022
Jun 2016

76000 mi

US $1500
Worn front struts and rear shocks. Front alignment. 
Jul 2017

83330 mi

US $673
LF tire slow leak. Found corrosion around bead of wheel/tire. Replaced front brake pads. Resurfaced rotors. Replaced rear brake pads. Resurfaced rotors. 
Sep 2017

84996 mi

US $29
RT front tire slow leak. Leak found around bead. Applied bead sealer to inner and outer bead. 
Infiniti G in Maryland, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2018
Oct 2013

33200 mi
Clock light flickering 
Dec 2013

34000 mi
Dash clock light bulb out, dealer not able to fix. 
May 2014

41600 mi
Dash clock light bulb out, dealer ordered part. 
Infiniti G in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

18000 mi
Reprogram transmission per TSB VDC warning light 
Infiniti G in Illinois, United States
Aug 2013 - Feb 2019
Mar 2018

95000 mi

US $900
Sunroof Leak. Appears to be a common issue with these models 
Feb 2019

110000 mi

US $110
Before you buy an Infiniti do yourself a favor and google “Infiniti sunroof drain leak.” 2/4 have failed on my car resulting in water intrusion to the inside of the car. 
Infiniti G in Georgia, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

75000 mi

US $241
Transmission leak. Gasket replaced + brake job. 
Infiniti G in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

110707 mi

C $49
Thermostat Car was not heating up quickly 
Infiniti G in Missouri, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2015
May 2014

36000 mi
Passenger occupant sensor was faulty- replaced (including attached seat cushion). 
Sep 2014

42000 mi
Analog clock illumination failed. Clock replaced. 
Infiniti G in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2012 - Nov 2015
Feb 2012

8660 mi
car fails to start;engine fails to turnover,no electrical facilities functioning.towed to dealer 3 times and driven four times to dealer.battery and corroded electrical ground replaced.dealer still uncertain if resolved.more warranty requird 
Apr 2012

10320 mi

C $70
wind whistle on front door was due to the weather stripping not fitted properly and loose. weather stripping was reinstalled properly and road tested, resulting in little wind noise.  DUE TO THE STARTING CONCERNS, THE HEAD LIGHT DELAY WAS SHUT OFF; HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL CONSERVE BATTERY POWER. THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR THIS. also replaced wipers and wiper assemblies at my expense bc streaking. Infiniti refused warranty coverage. 
Aug 2012

13000 mi
car fails to start on a 3.5 to 4.0 hour highway trip battery is dead 
Sep 2012

13640 mi
car stalled in an intersection, would not restart for 7-8 minutes. dealer found nothing. gauge lights somettimes don't work at night. dealer could not replicate. 
Dec 2012

16120 mi
car fails to start as usual;lost use of car for 2.5 days dealer will put in a new battery,the third since its purchase less than 20 months ago 
Jan 2013

16120 mi
Dealer unaware of June 27 2012 bulletin to reprogram BCM,discovered by local NISSAN dealer. HYATT INFINITI reprogram of BCM failed due to glitch, waited for new BCM to be installed. Picked up car 5 days later but plastic part of dash missing. 
Apr 2014

27160 mi

C $120
inflation monitor unreliable,many visits. tires rebalanced ,changed rims had to put in spacers in order to eliminate the vibrations having both winter tires and all season tires results in increased expense and little benefit. 
May 2014

27900 mi
fails to start even after long trips:most unreliable should the car fail to start in an area where help is not available. this is an ongoing problem since one week after the car was purchased.computer changed,the battery replaced and check 
Jul 2014

29760 mi
dealer unable to find a solution for the erratic starting 
Nov 2015

32240 mi

C $320
NEW BATTERY,REQUIRED TOW TO NISSAN DEALER  WIND NOISE STILL NOT SOLVOVED 
Infiniti G in Virginia, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2022
Nov 2011

10000 mi

US $265
Cracked foglight lens probably from halogen heat, not recognized as warranty issue by Infiniti. Must replace entire assembly, lens part not available separately. 
Mar 2013

29000 mi
Cupholder latch stopped working. Replaced on first trip, but discovered peeling of trim on console cover when picking up, so rescheduled for that. Reprogram of ECU/TCU with latest TSB firmware to correct harsh downshifts and on-throttle acceleration lag. 
May 2022

89000 mi

US $871
Leaking Y pipe required replacement of exhaust assembly. 
Infiniti G in Washington, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2015
Oct 2014

21300 mi
Rattles 

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2011 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Infiniti G in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

48360 mi

C $450
Passenger front wheel bearing began to hum/fail 

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2011 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

218-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Infiniti G in Alabama, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2013
Jul 2011

3500 mi
Transmission shifts inconsistently, sometimes roughly, sometimes over-revs between 3rd and 4th gear. Possible bearing noise detected in alternator. 
Dec 2012

12000 mi
Intermittent problem ... rpm's flare 300-400 rpm when transmission shifts from 3rd to 4th. Update: The rpm flares occurred with less frequency following the latest ecm and tcm update. They also seemed less likely when driven vigorously. 
Infiniti G in Florida, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2017
Oct 2015

57700 mi
bad wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

218-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti G in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2012 - Feb 2016
Dec 2015

81000 mi

US $350
Had to replace leaky valve gaskets. 
Feb 2016

81000 mi

US $1000
Neede to replace right banl catalytic converter 
Infiniti G in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2015 - Feb 2017
Jan 2017

31200 mi

US $300
While driving, whole electrical system (dash, radio, everything)shut down completely, twice (not affect drive-ability). Passenger side air bag light doesn't function. Clock back light stopped working. Dealership cleaned the engine bay only. 
Feb 2017

37000 mi
Passenger side air bag still not fixed. Clock back light issue repaired by dealer for free. Decided to give up on this vehicle. Passenger side air bag still not fixed. Clock back light issue repaired by dealer for free. Decided to give up on this vehicle. 
Infiniti G in Washington, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012

11000 mi
Rattling noise when driving over bumpy pavement. Took 3 trips to the dealership but they finally isolated the problem and fixed it. All covered under warranty. 
Infiniti G in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
Apr 2012

5760 mi
Service engine soon light came out. Problem with temperature range for cold air starts. Required ECU upgrade and reprogramming. 

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2011 Infiniti G 2dr Hardtop conv.

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

Infiniti G in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013

12500 mi
Convertible roof rattles and squeaks 

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2011 Infiniti G 2dr Hardtop conv.

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

Infiniti G in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2012 - Jan 2022
Sep 2012

7000 mi
The hard top convertible hood was making a lot of noise when folded into the trunk 
Oct 2013

12000 mi
Auto convertible top still not functioning properly 
Sep 2014

15000 mi
CONVERTIBLE TOP TREMENDOUS CREAKING. NOT RESOLVED 
Sep 2016

31000 mi
The convertible top has had a rattle for 4 years. After bringing to the selling dealer several times with unsatisfactory results I called Infiniti directly. They suggested a different dealer for repairs. They successfully repaired my problem 
Infiniti G in Texas, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2017
Apr 2012

2200 mi
Drivers Side Seat Bolster(wear due to part inside seat protruding to edge of seat.  A part inside drivers door panel that was causing streaking of the drivers window. Also replaced Scotchguard Bra. 
Oct 2012

4000 mi
Convertible top stuck, sensor broke, damage req'd body shop repair & repaint. Under warranty 
Dec 2012

4000 mi
Brake slide pins sticking causing brakes to squeek 
Sep 2015

8000 mi
Replaced battery under warranty 
Infiniti G in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2019
Mar 2014

15000 mi
loud noise in roof over driver side. Dealer replaced locking assembly for the convertible top, seems to have fixed the problem. 
Jan 2015

11000 mi
Replaced right side headlight due to len's fogging on the outside. 
Dec 2015

27000 mi

US $223
After leaving my barber, car would not start. Jump it and it seem to be ok for the rest of the morning. Since the car will be 5 years old next month, I decided to replace the battery. Everything good since the replacement. 
Jul 2016

30300 mi
One of the flaps attached to the trunk lid that is part of the convertible cover when the top is down did not close and was hanging in the trunk. The Dealer replaced 2 parts. 
Infiniti G in Alabama, United States
Feb 2011 - May 2014
Jun 2011

3000 mi
Convertible top got out of sequence during opening operation causing four dents in roof panel. Electrical sensor replaced by dealer and car sent to a body shop for dent and paint repair. 
Mar 2012

15000 mi
Roof leaking at panel seals. Also had headliner replaced. 
Apr 2012

17000 mi
Roof still leaks some and new headliner failed. Headliner repair again. 
Apr 2013

29000 mi
Replaced trunk lid lift cylinders. 
Aug 2013

34100 mi
Convertible top again! Headliner repair and fixed rattles in roof. 

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2011 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

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

Infiniti G in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2017
Jul 2015

36000 mi
Navigation screen went black 
Infiniti G in Tennessee, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018

33000 mi

US $330
Bad wheel bearing. 
Infiniti G in Colorado, United States
May 2011 - May 2018
Oct 2011

4000 mi

US $57
Popping noise as windshield cowl moved against base of windshield. Known factory defect. Different shims installed between cowl and windshield 
Infiniti G in California, United States
Jan 2012 - Dec 2021
Jun 2012

14000 mi
Transmission software upgraded to improve downshifting characteristics. 
Infiniti G in Florida, United States
Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

41000 mi
their was a leak in my a/c nothing major the check engine light did not come on. 

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2011 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

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

Infiniti G in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2011 - Feb 2014
Dec 2012

23000 mi
The car rattles and squeaks from various places in the interior cabin. 
Feb 2014

36000 mi
Car rattles, squeaks and has excessive wind noise 

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2011 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Infiniti G in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Apr 2017

65000 mi

US $75
Minor oil leak from engine valve cover Replaced weak battery 
Feb 2018

72000 mi

US $100
replaced manual transmission and differential fluids. 
Jul 2018

75000 mi

US $150
Replaced [stabilizer bar] tie links and bushings. I’m chasing a rattling noise. Thought it was the links. It was not. 
Infiniti G in Florida, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

24000 mi
6-speed Manual transmission random gear grinding heard and felt when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. 

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