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
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#RD BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT ON MY 2003 G35. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10365359
100,000 miles · Nov 9, 2010
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BRAKE-LIGHT FAILURE ON A 2003 INFINITI G35 COUPE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM EXPERIENCED BY NUMEROUS G35 OWNERS. THE 3RD BRAKE-LIGHT ON THE REAR WINDSHIELD WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10365173
70,000 miles · Nov 8, 2010
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MY 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN'S BRAKE BACK LIGHT DOES NOT WORK SO I AM ALWAYS SO PARANOID THAT SOMEONE WILL REAR-END ME (THAT HAPPENED ONCE) BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT SEE MY THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND INFINITI FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THAT THIS IS A FAULTY PROBLEM ON THEIR SIDE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10365055
103,000 miles · Nov 7, 2010
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I OWN A 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN AND THE REAR (THIRD) BRAKE LIGHT, WHICH IS LED HAS AN INTERMITTENT FLICKER TO THE POINT THAT IT DOES NOT EVEN FUNCTION AT TIMES. I CAN ONLY NOTICE THIS AT NIGHT TIME (WHEN THE REFLECTION OF THE REAR WINDOW IS MORE VISIBLE) SO I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10364323
124,000 miles · Nov 6, 2010
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2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN REAR "3RD" BRAKE LIGHT IN REAR WINDOW INOP MULTIPLE TIMES. REPEAT PROBLEM KNOWN OF MULTIPLE SIMILAR INFINITI G35 SEDANS. HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO ONE MENTIONED ABOVE. RESULTING IN NON-PROPER BRAKE LIGHTING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10364282
100,000 miles · Oct 27, 2010
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HIGH MOUNT "THIRD" BRAKE LIGHT ON INFINITI G35 (03 TO ?) SEEM TO BE GOING OUT FREQUENTLY RESULTING IN VERY VERY COSTLY REPAIRS CONSIDERING ITS ONLY A LIGHT. THE DESIGN REQUIRES REMOVAL OF THE SEAT COSTING $500+. A SIMPLE, SAFELY RELATED PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE SO DIFFICULT TO ADDRESS AND INFINITI SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PO…
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HIGH MOUNT "THIRD" BRAKE LIGHT ON INFINITI G35 (03 TO ?) SEEM TO BE GOING OUT FREQUENTLY RESULTING IN VERY VERY COSTLY REPAIRS CONSIDERING ITS ONLY A LIGHT. THE DESIGN REQUIRES REMOVAL OF THE SEAT COSTING $500+. A SIMPLE, SAFELY RELATED PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE SO DIFFICULT TO ADDRESS AND INFINITI SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POOR DESIGN OF A SAFETY RELATED SYSTEM AND PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10362654
34,884 miles · Oct 22, 2010
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2003 G35 SEDAN, 3RD BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK, IT'S BEEN OFF WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. IT WAS NOT FIXED. I SEE MANY OTHER G35'S ON THE ROAD WITHOUT THEIR 3RD BRAKE LIGHT, I THINK IT'S VERY MUCH A SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE'S ALSO NO WAY TO KNOW IF YOUR 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT OR NOT, UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMEONE FOLLOWING YOU OR LOOKI…
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2003 G35 SEDAN, 3RD BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK, IT'S BEEN OFF WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. IT WAS NOT FIXED. I SEE MANY OTHER G35'S ON THE ROAD WITHOUT THEIR 3RD BRAKE LIGHT, I THINK IT'S VERY MUCH A SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE'S ALSO NO WAY TO KNOW IF YOUR 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS OUT OR NOT, UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMEONE FOLLOWING YOU OR LOOKING AT YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10361681
129,000 miles · Oct 21, 2010
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2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN 3RD BRAKE LIGHT PREMATURELY FAILS WORKS SPORADICALLY. SOMETIMES IT WORKS, SOMETIMES IT FAILS TO ILLUMINATE AT ALL NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE THUS FAR. I WILL PURSUE FIXING THIS ISSUE MYSELF IF INFINITI WILL NOT COVER THIS AS A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10361487
120,000 miles · Oct 20, 2010
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THIRD BRAKE LIGHT INSIDE OF CAR STOPS WORKING PREMATURELY. NO WING ON MY CAR. JUST INTERIOR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. IT IS LED SO IT SHOULD LAST FOR DECADES. IT MAKES IT HARD FOR OTHER PEOPLE TO SEE WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES ON MY CAR. I BOUGHT AN ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PART FOR ABOUT $200. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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