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2003 Infiniti G35

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most G35 years

Owner complaints for the 2003 Infiniti G35 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 129.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

419 reports with mileage · 114 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 220 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

15 crash reports5 fire reports4 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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157,000 miles · Apr 2, 2011
Electrical System

I HAVE A 2003 INFINITI G35. I HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAULT ON ALL DASH CONTROLS (HEATER/AC, RADIO, CD, FAN). WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE RADIO WENT OFF, THE FAN BLOWER WENT UP AND EVERYTHING ELSE OFF. I COULD NOT CONTROL ANYTHING. IT EVENTUALLY WENT BACK TO NORMAL, BUT RANDOMLY OCCURS - ALWAYS VERY INCONVENIENT AND NOT SAFE. I…

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I HAVE A 2003 INFINITI G35. I HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAULT ON ALL DASH CONTROLS (HEATER/AC, RADIO, CD, FAN). WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE RADIO WENT OFF, THE FAN BLOWER WENT UP AND EVERYTHING ELSE OFF. I COULD NOT CONTROL ANYTHING. IT EVENTUALLY WENT BACK TO NORMAL, BUT RANDOMLY OCCURS - ALWAYS VERY INCONVENIENT AND NOT SAFE. I CALLED INFINITI BECAUSE MY NEIGHBOR THAT HAS THE SAME EXACT VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM MONTHS AGO, AND HAD IT REPAIRED AT THE INFINITI DEALERSHIP FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH A RECALL (WHICH NEITHER OF US RECEIVED -SHE FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE). INFINITI TOLD ME THEY CANNOT REPAIR MY CAR BECAUSE IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL - AND THEY MENTIONED THE COST TO REPAIR IS IN EXCESS OF $1000. I ASK WHY, IF I HAVE THE SAME MAKE/MODEL AS OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, AND BECAUSE THERE ARE HUNDREDS, PERHAPS THOUSANDS, OF THE EXACT SAME COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND OTHER PLACES, WHY WOULD MY CAR NOT BE REPAIRED? APPARENTLY THEIR RECALL ONLY INCLUDES '03 MODELS MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO A PARTICULAR DATE. HOW REDICULOUS! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE DEFROST AND THE WINDOWS CAN FOG IMMEDIATELY, NOT TO MENTION THAT THE AC COULD BEGIN BLOWING FULL FORCE DURIING COLD WEATHER, OR NOT AT ALL DURING VERY HOT WEATHER. THE PROBLEM OCCURS RANDOMLY, AND THE DRIVER HAS ABSOLUTELY NO CONTROL OF ANY DASH CONTROLS. IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE WITHOUT QUESTION! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10394030

91,000 miles · Mar 14, 2011
Electrical System

THE RADIO ON MY 2003 INFINITI G35 COUPE STARTED GOING OUT SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT IT (USED). SOME DAY IT WOULD GO OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. OTHER DAYS IT WOULD NOT GO OUT AT ALL. NOW THE LED DISPLAY FOR THE RADIO AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL A/C, HEAT, DEFOG, REAR DEFROST, AND STEREO ON THE CENTER DASH IS INTERMITTENTLY GOIN…

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THE RADIO ON MY 2003 INFINITI G35 COUPE STARTED GOING OUT SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT IT (USED). SOME DAY IT WOULD GO OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. OTHER DAYS IT WOULD NOT GO OUT AT ALL. NOW THE LED DISPLAY FOR THE RADIO AND THE ABILITY TO CONTROL A/C, HEAT, DEFOG, REAR DEFROST, AND STEREO ON THE CENTER DASH IS INTERMITTENTLY GOING OUT. I STILL MAINTAIN THE FUNCTIONALITY IN THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE STEREO CONTROL, HOWEVER, I SIMPLY CAN'T SEE WHAT STATION OR TRACK I AM ON. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY DURING THE WINTER WHEN DEFROST/DEFOG ARE CRUCIAL. NISSAN HAS ISSUED A RECALL, BUT ONLY FOR THE SEDANS, NOT FOR THE COUPES. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN DO THIS!!! AS A COMPANY I WOULD NOT WANT THE DEATH OF SOMEONE ON MY CONSCIENCE DUE TO MY LACK OF INTEGRITY TO STAND BEHIND MY PRODUCT. I AM BEGGING FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE ON THIS BECAUSE I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AS THE DEALER IS CHARGING $500.00 FOR A TEMPORARY FIX. THEY ARE OFFERING NO SUPPORT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10390102

90,000 miles · Mar 5, 2011
Electrical SystemVisibility

WINDOW MOTOR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10386562

80,000 miles · Dec 15, 2010
Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE CONTROLS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE AIR TO BLOW CONTINUOUSLY AND ALSO CAUSING ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE CONTROLS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE AIR TO BLOW CONTINUOUSLY AND ALSO CAUSING ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER DID NOT SPECIFY WHAT'S CAUSED THE CENTER CONSOLE TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE FRONT AND REAR DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK IN COLD WEATHER WHICH IMPAIRED THE CONTACTS VISION. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA ODI #10370792

110,000 miles · Dec 14, 2010
Electrical SystemEquipment

2003 INFINITI G35. THE RADIO, A/C, & HEAT CONTROLS GO OUT DUE TO A TERRIBLE MISTAKE BY THE ENGINEERS IN ROUTING THE RADIO AND CLIMATE CONTROLS TO ONE CIRCUIT BOARD. LIVING IN THE MID-WEST THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE BECAUSE I CANNOT DEFROST MY WINDOWS WHEN IT'S SNOWING. INFINITI ISSUED A VOLUNTARY RECALL, BUT MOST LIKELY MISSED AROU…

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2003 INFINITI G35. THE RADIO, A/C, & HEAT CONTROLS GO OUT DUE TO A TERRIBLE MISTAKE BY THE ENGINEERS IN ROUTING THE RADIO AND CLIMATE CONTROLS TO ONE CIRCUIT BOARD. LIVING IN THE MID-WEST THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE BECAUSE I CANNOT DEFROST MY WINDOWS WHEN IT'S SNOWING. INFINITI ISSUED A VOLUNTARY RECALL, BUT MOST LIKELY MISSED AROUND 90,000 CARS. THIS IS A LARGE PROBLEM AND THEY DO NOTHING, IT'S A HUGE SAFETY RISK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10370669

Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

2003 INFINITI G35 COUPE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT (INSIDE GLASS). THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE G35. IT NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO NISSAN OF AMERICA'S ATTENTION. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN THAT 28 PEOPLE HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT TO YOU ON MY CAR FORUM. BUT I FEEL THAT THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. …

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2003 INFINITI G35 COUPE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT (INSIDE GLASS). THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE G35. IT NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO NISSAN OF AMERICA'S ATTENTION. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN THAT 28 PEOPLE HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT TO YOU ON MY CAR FORUM. BUT I FEEL THAT THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. IF IT WERE JUST ONE CAR WITH THE ISSUE THEN I WOULD GLADLY PAY FOR IT, BUT SINCE THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE, NISSAN OF AMERICA NEEDS TO FIX THIS AS IT WAS A PRODUCTION ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10366650

63,000 miles · Nov 16, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

MY 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN HAS A MALFUNCTIONING 3RD BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT HAS STOPPED WORKING ON MY CAR A FEW MONTHS AGO. WHEN I INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD FIX IT FOR A FEE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MANY OWNERS OF THIS CAR ON FORUMS AND IN PERSON, AND MANY COMPLAIN OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT…

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MY 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN HAS A MALFUNCTIONING 3RD BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT HAS STOPPED WORKING ON MY CAR A FEW MONTHS AGO. WHEN I INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD FIX IT FOR A FEE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MANY OWNERS OF THIS CAR ON FORUMS AND IN PERSON, AND MANY COMPLAIN OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. I THINK THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT BUT INFINITI DOES NOT AGREE. MY MODEL DOES NOT HAVE A SPOILER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MANY OWNERS I SPOKE WITH FEEL THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT THEY SHOULD PAY FOR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10366381

Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

#RD BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT ON MY 2003 G35. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10365359

87,200 miles · Nov 7, 2010
Electrical System

THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT (HIGH MOUNT LIGHT) ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY IN MY 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10364307

97,000 miles · Oct 26, 2010
Electrical SystemVisibility

THE DISPLAY ON MY RADIO STARTED TO GO OUT AND MADE IT SO I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE RADIO AND THE AC/HEATER. IT WENT OFF AND ON RANDOMLY FOR THE PAST YEAR, NOW MY RADIO IS COMPLETELY DEAD AND STILL HAVE NO CONTROL OVER MY A/C CONTROLS SO IT BLOWS AT MY FEET. NOW THAT TEMP. OUTSIDE IS GETTING INTO THE 30'S, AND I NEED MY DEFROST T…

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THE DISPLAY ON MY RADIO STARTED TO GO OUT AND MADE IT SO I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE RADIO AND THE AC/HEATER. IT WENT OFF AND ON RANDOMLY FOR THE PAST YEAR, NOW MY RADIO IS COMPLETELY DEAD AND STILL HAVE NO CONTROL OVER MY A/C CONTROLS SO IT BLOWS AT MY FEET. NOW THAT TEMP. OUTSIDE IS GETTING INTO THE 30'S, AND I NEED MY DEFROST TO BE ABLE TO SEE THROUGH MY WINDSHIELD BUT CAN'T CONTROL IT... *TR

NHTSA ODI #10362456

Official recalls

5

05V555000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Dec 13, 2005

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

03V455000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Nov 17, 2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

03V200000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Jun 2, 2003

ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES, THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LAMPS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

02V331000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

Dec 12, 2002

CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE HEADLAMPS, IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE A MEANS TO ADJUST THE HEADLAMPS. TAMPERPROOF CAPS TO PREVENT HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS ARE THEN INSTALLED. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING THE TAMPERPROOF CAPS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING TAMPERPROOF CAPS ON THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

02V245000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Sep 12, 2002

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION FOR THE OUTLET OF THE FUEL PUMP WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ATTACHED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED AND COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE CONNECTION COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING DUE TO LACK OF FUEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, IF THE CONNECTION COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING OR ATTEMPTING TO START OR RESTART THE ENGINE, SOME FUEL WILL DISCHARGE FROM THE FUEL PUMP. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, PROPERLY ATTACH THE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL PUMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 7, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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