Model year record

2003 Infiniti G35

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 741 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V555000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component: Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 192,659
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-12-13
Owners notified: 2006-02-27

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V455000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 630,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-11-17
Owners notified: 2003-12-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V200000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 60,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-06-02
Owners notified: 2003-06-23

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V331000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 36,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-12-12
Owners notified: 2003-01-20

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V245000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 18,300
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-09-12
Owners notified: 2002-10-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	218	90,000 mi
Engine	63	130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	53	95,000 mi
Exterior lighting	45	100,000 mi
Visibility	34	93,100 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	26	97,000 mi
Equipment	18	75,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	18	40,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	17	111,111 mi
Air bags	16	90,127 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	16	85,000 mi
Seats	16	46,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	15	11,122 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	14	76,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	14	13,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	11	87,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	9	90,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	9	68,456 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	8	101,000 mi
Power train	8	87,000 mi
Unknown or other	8	10,000 mi
Service brakes	7	87,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	5	98,000 mi
Interior lighting	5	84,500 mi
Suspension	5	122,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	5	90,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	4	1 mi
Structure: body	4	81,000 mi
Equipment: electrical	3	86,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	71,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	3	15,000 mi
Seat belts	3	21,681 mi
Suspension: front	3	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	38,235 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	2	8,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	2	47,705 mi
Seat belts: front	2	6,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	2	17,500 mi
Structure	2	46,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	3,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	2	8,500 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	2	62,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	1	21,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	65,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	72,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	165,380 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	53,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	59,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	5,500 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	5,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	17,500 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings	1	6,700 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum	1	30,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	800 mi
Steering	1	139,044 mi
Structure: frame and members	1	42,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	34,185 mi
Suspension: rear	1	21,000 mi
Tires	1	18,777 mi
Tires: valve	1	10,800 mi
Traction control system	1	135,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	8,400 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	110,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—

The 2002 model has 247 times as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.