Infiniti Maintenance: Cost, Plans and Service Schedule

Are Infinitis expensive to maintain?

Infiniti is the luxury division of the Japanese automaker Nissan, and it’s partially this luxury status that makes Infiniti upkeep more expensive than maintaining and repairing a regular Nissan. Within its class, however, Infiniti actually has pretty affordable maintenance and repair costs.

How Infiniti compares with other automakers

“Infinitis are known for having strong powertrain systems,” Amelia Nolan, a mechanic with experience working on Infiniti vehicles, said. “Since this is the case, you’re unlikely to have major repairs and can expect the bulk of your repair costs to fund more general maintenance.”

Infiniti placed right in the middle of RepairPal’s reliability rankings at 16th out of 32 automakers. While Infiniti owners can expect to visit a repair shop more often than the average driver — 0.7 times per year, compared with the average of 0.4 — those repairs are considered severe less frequently than average.

Infiniti maintenance and repair costs by model

Your estimated costs may go up or down depending on the Infiniti model you purchase. For instance, Infiniti’s G25, FX35 and QX80 models have different expected upkeep costs, but one thing holds true among them — they each rank high for reliability in their respective categories.

Infiniti maintenance schedule and costs

Following your Infiniti’s maintenance schedule is key to maintaining its longevity and avoiding unnecessary repairs. Each Infiniti model’s maintenance timeline will vary, so we suggest checking your owner’s manual for the most accurate information.

According to the car dealership Infiniti of San Jose, you should generally budget the following:

• Every 5,000 miles: Tire rotations and oil and filter replacements
• Every 10,000 miles: Brake pads, rotors and transmission fluid inspections and windshield wiper replacement
• Every 20,000 miles: Exhaust, steering and suspension inspection, as well as brake fluid replacement
• Every 30,000 miles: Engine air filter replacement

Infiniti maintenance costs

Maintenance costs are fairly easy to predict since you know what services your vehicle will need and when it will need them. Ask your local mechanic for their prices on routine services, and plan for those costs over the course of your recommended maintenance schedule.

We’ve included estimates for common maintenance services below to give you an idea of what maintenance may cost you. Since Infinitis require full synthetic oil, the bill for an oil change is generally going to be higher than the $40 to $60 drivers of other brands can expect to pay.

Estimated Infiniti maintenance costs

Infiniti repair costs

Infiniti vehicles generally offer average reliability, but many owners still report recurring issues — some of which can be costly or frustrating to resolve.

For instance, James in Florida bought a 2014 QX60 a few years ago. “When it hit 100,000 miles, it became a money pit,” he said. “It has been one thing after another. New battery, new fuel pump, front sonar sensor stopped working, plugs, brakes, tires, and now the engine fan shroud is going bad.”

Real repair costs from Infiniti drivers

• Shellie in New York told us it could cost $23,000 to repair the motor in their QX80.
• Jennifer in California was quoted $21,000 for a new engine on a five-year-old Q50s with 88,000 miles.
• Carla in Georgia said it cost $1,900 to replace three sensors, the battery and the oil pan gasket because of an oil leak.
• Mikhail in New York was quoted $11,200 to replace the engine on their 2018 QX60. The car was “burning 1 quart of oil per 100 miles,” they told us.
• Hiruy in New York told us that it cost about $8,400 to replace the timing chain on their 2017 QX60 at 72,000 miles, “While the dealership applied a $2,000 goodwill credit towards the $8,000 price, I still incurred a substantial out-of-pocket expense of $6,400,” Hiruy said.

Example repair costs: Infiniti QX60

Repair estimates will change based on any vehicle’s make and model. We collected estimates for some common services on a 2024 Infiniti QX60 below.

What to know about Infiniti warranties

The good news is that Infiniti’s factory warranties can protect you from some of these costs — at least while your vehicle is fairly new.

All Infiniti vehicles initially come with bumper-to-bumper coverage for their first four years or 60,000 miles and powertrain coverage for their first six years or 70,000 miles. These warranties cover the cost of repairing any manufacturing defects that may show themselves. However, you can’t bank on your warranty to last forever, which is why you may want to look at other ways of saving money on Infiniti repairs.

All new Infiniti vehicles also come with Infiniti Premium Care, which provides free maintenance coverage for up to three years, including:

• Oil changes
• Scheduled tire rotations
• Brake fluid change
• Air filter replacement

How can an extended warranty help?

You can potentially keep your car on the road longer and avoid repair bills by purchasing an extended warranty (also known as a vehicle service contract). These plans have their pros and cons, but they’re worth considering if you expect to need an above-average amount of repairs down the road. Extended warranties are available from both Infiniti and third-party car warranty providers.

If maintenance costs are more of an issue, Infiniti also offers two options for prepaid maintenance plans to help you keep your Infiniti running at peak performance. Its Basic Maintenance Plans include services like brake fluid and cabin air filter replacements. Meanwhile, the Basic+Plus plans to cover the same services in addition to tire inspections and hazard protection, giving you zero-deductible coverage for flat tire repairs.

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