Major Problems with Infiniti I35 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Infiniti I35 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Infiniti I35

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Infiniti I35.

Model Year	Complaints
2004 I35	15
2003 I35	40
2002 I35	37

Worst 3 Infiniti I35 complaints

2002 Infiniti I35 DOOR Victims: 10

2002 Infiniti I35 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Victims: 2

Browse Infiniti I35 complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, AIR BAGS and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Infiniti I35 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti i35. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled with...	28 ~ 125026 miles
AIR BAGS tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 infiniti i35. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (air...	14 ~ 157000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING for the last year the engine of my 2003 infiniti i35 has been making a noise upon acceleration (while the...	12 ~ 82065 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on 3 separate occasions my vehicle just stopped. first incident while drive on highway my vehicle shut off...	8 ~ 83961 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL driving at 10 mph the accelerator no longer revs up the engine. the engine stays at idle speed only. no...	7 ~ 108152 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i was approaching to intersection traffic light slow down form 35mph to stop saw the green signal try to move...	6 ~ 125850 miles
SUSPENSION there have been several attempts about six or seven to repair straighten align this car to no avail. this and	5 ~ 78050 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL recall - nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000. engine stopped while driving in normal conditions which could have caused a catastrophic...	4 ~ 140750 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM driving at 10 mph the accelerator no longer revs up the engine. the engine stays at idle speed only. no...	4 ~ 106059 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. while driving 45 mph the vehicle lost power and all the warning indicator...	4 ~ 89266 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 30 mph steering pulled to the right. consumer applyied the brakes however the vehicle accelerated. as a result	4 ~ 45500 miles
STEERING while driving on 3 separate occasions my vehicle just stopped. first incident while drive on highway my vehicle shut off...	3 ~ 94000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was driving at around 30- 35mph and suddently car slowed down with brake light on. i turned the emergency...	3 ~ 85845 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i have an infinity i35-2003 with 77 644 miles the front struts failed. the dealer said that they have never...	3 ~ 77544 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE this vehicle dangerously pulls to one side or the other when pressing the gas pedal there is front end play...	3
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel dangerously pulls to one side or another cause losing control. front end play freely shakes rattles and has	3
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled...	2 ~ 45050 miles
POWER TRAIN i was driving on the parkway with my family and i was traveling at approx 60 mph. out of no...	2 ~ 147500 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated when driving at night the clock can not be read even when the dial is turned to the	2 ~ 186000 miles
STRUCTURE this vehicle dangerously pulls to one side or the other when pressing the gas pedal there is front end play...	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when pressing gfas pedal front end pulls strongly and dagerously to one side or another. front end palys freely shaes...	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this vehicle dangerously pulls to one side or the other when pressing the gas pedal there is front end play...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT this vehicle dangerously pulls to one side or the other when pressing the gas pedal there is front end play...	2
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. the contact stated that the tcs warning indicator flashed the vehicle failed...	1 ~ 179000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. while driving approximately 60 mph the temperature gauge increased and the vehicle...	1 ~ 111000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE during routine oil change dealer informed me that front crossmember that supports engine and transmission is rotting/ rusting. "engine/ transmission...	1 ~ 112000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle the front heated seats...	1 ~ 20000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE vehicle is unsafe to drive due to disintegration of the lower tie bar (directly below and supporting the radiator engine...	1 ~ 110000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. the contact stated that while driving the subframe detached from the front passenger...	1 ~ 85000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i drive a 2002 infiniti i35 i was involved in a classic t-bone collision the front end of my vehicle...	1 ~ 74500 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. when the vehicle was started the contact heard a loud noise coming from...	1 ~ 83000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING for the last year the engine of my 2003 infiniti i35 has been making a noise upon acceleration (while the...	1 ~ 40000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT first incident occurred april 29th 2005. tempted to accelerate onto the highway and car lost all power. ould go no...	1 ~ 44000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the vehicle was traveling about 35 mph when all of a sudden driver heard a loud noise coming from the	1
EQUIPMENT consumer purchased a vehicle that the garage door opener will not work and dealers are refusing to service the vehicle.	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the driver applied the brakes the vehicle vibrated. *nlm...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the abs light illuminated. *nlm...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION vehicle has no shock absorbency power. dealer was contacted and stated that there is a problem but there is nothing	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle has no shock absorbency power. dealer was contacted and stated that there is a problem but there is nothing	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when putting head up against head rest it will automatically fall back causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. contacted	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE when i get out car and close driver door. it locks itself automatically. sometime it lock itself half way that	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY vehicle will pull to either right or left when driving at any speed. vehicle becomes more difficult to control. dealer...	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle will pull to either right or left when driving at any speed. vehicle becomes more difficult to control. dealer...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY vehicle will pull to either right or left when driving at any speed. vehicle becomes more difficult to control. dealer...	1
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle will pull to either right or left when driving at any speed. vehicle becomes more difficult to control. dealer...	1

FAQ

What year Infiniti I35 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 3 years, Infiniti I35 models of 2004, 2002, 2003 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Infiniti I35?

Infiniti I35 models of 2003 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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