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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.

What to inspect

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 →
  • Visibility. Review the 68 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 67 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

15 crash reports5 fire reports4 injury reports

What owners actually said

533 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2016
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DYNAMIC CONTROL, SLIP INDICATOR, AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DYNAMIC CONTROL, SLIP INDICATOR, AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR AND CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI #10877129

113,700 miles · Jun 27, 2016
Engine

JUST BOUGHT AN 03 G35 SEDAN AND AFTER ALMOST GETTING INVOLVED ON AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK.I'VE BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH AND THERE'S A RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE SENSORS THAT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STOP WITHOUT A WARNING (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND CRANK POSITION SENSOR…

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JUST BOUGHT AN 03 G35 SEDAN AND AFTER ALMOST GETTING INVOLVED ON AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK.I'VE BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH AND THERE'S A RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE SENSORS THAT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STOP WITHOUT A WARNING (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND CRANK POSITION SENSOR ) I'VE CONTACTED INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST FOR RECALLS, IT IS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING THAT THE RECALL SAYS AND INFINITI DOESN'T WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT, I NEED TO KNOW WHAT CAN I DO SINCE I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND NOW I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT

NHTSA ODI #10876951

129,000 miles · Jun 8, 2016
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE CAMSHAFT SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

NHTSA ODI #10873169

138,000 miles · May 23, 2016
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINTI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS , THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINTI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS , THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 138,000.

NHTSA ODI #10870363

189,800 miles · Apr 1, 2016
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE IDLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES P0170 AND P0174 ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHILE IDLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES P0170 AND P0174 ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,800.

NHTSA ODI #10853009

Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2016
Electrical System

NISSAN CAMPAIGN ID P3104, REF ITB03-007 DESCRIBES EXACT PROBLEM. THE VIN NUMBER OF OUR CAR IS WITHIN RANGE OF CAMPAIGN LISTED VIN #'S BUT NISSAN INSISTED TODAY THAT OUR CAR WAS NOT COVERED BY CAMPAIGN. HEAT/AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND RADIO DO NOT OPERATE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED OVER PAST SEVERAL YEARS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT NOW …

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NISSAN CAMPAIGN ID P3104, REF ITB03-007 DESCRIBES EXACT PROBLEM. THE VIN NUMBER OF OUR CAR IS WITHIN RANGE OF CAMPAIGN LISTED VIN #'S BUT NISSAN INSISTED TODAY THAT OUR CAR WAS NOT COVERED BY CAMPAIGN. HEAT/AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND RADIO DO NOT OPERATE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED OVER PAST SEVERAL YEARS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT NOW WILL NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. NISSAN IS REFUSING TO HONOR THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN BY SAYING OUR VIN # WAS NOT COVERED BY CAMPAIGN EVEN THOUGH IT IS IN THE RANGE OF VIN #'S LISTED IN THE CAMPAIGN.

NHTSA ODI #10851980

93,000 miles · Mar 24, 2016
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK AND THE CAMSHAFT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK AND THE CAMSHAFT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

NHTSA ODI #10851354

150,000 miles · Mar 13, 2016
Electrical System

THIRD HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT IS INTERMITTENT POSSIBLY CREATING CONFUSION TO DRIVER BEHIND ME. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MULTIPLE DRIVERS ON G35DRIVER.COM. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER STATIONARY OR DRIVING. AT TIMES IT MAY APPEAR DULL.

NHTSA ODI #10846297

168,000 miles · Mar 13, 2016
Electrical System

DURING 2 RAIN EVENTS, THE HORNS BEGAN TO BLOW AND CONTINUED TO BLOW UNTIL THE BURNED OUT. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THE DRIVER WAS NOT PRESENT, DRIVER WOULD HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THE HORNS WERE WORKING UNTIL THEY WERE REQUIRED. OTHER CASES OF THIS HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED ON G35DRIVER.COM. I AM THE FIRST OWNED OF THE CAR A…

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DURING 2 RAIN EVENTS, THE HORNS BEGAN TO BLOW AND CONTINUED TO BLOW UNTIL THE BURNED OUT. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THE DRIVER WAS NOT PRESENT, DRIVER WOULD HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THE HORNS WERE WORKING UNTIL THEY WERE REQUIRED. OTHER CASES OF THIS HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED ON G35DRIVER.COM. I AM THE FIRST OWNED OF THE CAR AND IT HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR ALL OF ITS LIFE. BOTH TIMES IT HAPPENED AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AND THEN PARKING IT.

NHTSA ODI #10846292

184,000 miles · Feb 22, 2016
Exterior Lighting

THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON A RICHMOND DR. IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE DIRECT CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION IS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI #10837398

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

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.