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Infiniti G35 steering problems

100 complaint narratives mention steering terms.

Key facts

1,351 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

78,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2002 to 2009 model years. Data updated: . 1,057 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Steering behavior evidence

100 of 1,351 complaints match this topic (7.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10478654 · 2012-10-04 (October 4, 2012)

DURING MY EVENING DRIVE HOME ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY / TOLL ROAD I SMELLED A STRONG PUNGENT BURNT OIL SMELL THRU THE AIR VENTS. AS I WAS AT THE END OF MY COMMUTE I PARKED THE CAR AND NOTED OIL DRIPPING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AREA OF THE CAR. AFTER IT COOLED OFF I TRACED THE LEAK TO A POWER STEERING LINE UP HIGH AT THE BULKHEAD. I PULLED THE OUTER CHAFE GUARD BACK AND ADDITIONAL POWER STEERING FLUID POURED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE RIGHT SIDE BULKHEAD AREA WAS SOAKED IN POWER STEERING FLUID. THE ENTIRE AREA WAS BATHED IN FLUID HOWEVER THE OUTER CHAFE GU…

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Owner report 10208695 · 2007-11-12 (November 12, 2007)

CD GOT STUCK IN CD PLAYER. RADIO STARTED CUTTING IN AND OUT. THEN THE DASH PANEL THAT CONTROLLED THE STEREO, CD, HEATER, AC, ETC DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE A/C DOES NOT SHUT OFF, WHEREAS ALL THE OTHER DEVICES DO NOT TURN ON. I CAN STILL USE THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE OTHER CONTROLS ON THE DASH (EXCEPT NAVIGATION) STOP WORKING. *TR

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Owner report 10250248 · 2008-12-01 (December 1, 2008)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE SLOW TO START AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY STALL, PARTICULARLY ON THE HIGHWAY. SOMETIMES, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. MOST TIMES AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WOULD BE ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE VEHICLE. A SERVICE MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFAC…

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Owner report 10259398 · 2009-02-19 (February 19, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELDING JOINT WAS COMING APART AND DAMAGING THE BASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE BASE WAS UNSAFE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 46,000. THE CONSUMER STATED IN JANUARY 20009, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BEGAN TO ROCK BACK FORTH WHENEVER HE ACCELERATED FROM A COMPLETE STOP. AT FIRST, THE RO…

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Owner report 10260686 · 2009-03-04 (March 4, 2009)

PROBLEM STARTED WITH RADIO NOT DISPLAYING ANY LIGHTS OR SCRIPT ACROSS DISPLAY. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK THE RADIO WOULD NOT COME ON UNTIL THE ENGINE HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES AND STILL WOULD NOT DISPLAY ANY LIGHTS THE WHOLE TIME. A FEW DAYS LATER THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS STOPPED BEING ACCESSIBLE. THE BUTTONS FOR THE RADIO AND THE TEMP CONTROLS DON'T WORK. THE TEMPERATURE NOW DOES WHATEVER IT WANTS BASED ON THE AUTO CONTROLS. IT WILL RANDOMLY CHANGE WHETHER THE AIR BLOWS FROM THE FLOOR LEVEL OR ON TOP, AND CHANGE FORCE OF AIR THAT BLOWS …

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Data completeness

1,351 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

78.2%Usable mileage1,057 / 1,351 records
99.7%Valid incident date1,347 / 1,351 records
100.0%Valid filing date1,351 / 1,351 records
99.7%Ordered incident and filing dates1,347 / 1,351 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component20022003200420052006200720082009
Electrical System
133.3%
ODI 10275358 · 64,733 mi

I HAVE A G35 2003 AND HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIO 28041-AM883 CIRCUIT BOARD ON 5/10/07 (IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME). ALSO, WHEN I WAS TRAVELING UP NORTH THE CAR WOULD NOT START LAST WINTER I TOOK IT TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE RADIO - CHARGE THE BATTERY - AND IT WORKS FINE NOW. TODAY 06/30/09 I AM HAVING EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM AS I DID IN 2007 - THE AIR IS RUNNING A FULL BLAST AND I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT OR MY RADIO. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE AND INFINITI IS WILL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS ARE ALL THE DEALER…

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21840.9%
ODI 10040937 · 5,000 mi

1. SQUEEKS FROM PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WITH MUSIC LOUD. 2. DID NOT HAVE ASH TRAY WHEN CAR BOUGHT. COINS HAVE FALLEN IN AND NOW CANT CLOSE ASH TRAY. 3. THE PAINT ON THE BUMPER CLEARLY DOES NOT MATCH TRUNK. POSSIBLY IN ACCIDENT, EVEN THOUGH CAR HAD 10 MILES ON IT WHEN BOUGHT. 4. THE CD CHANGER TAKES 9 SECONDS TO CHANGE CD? 5. THE HEADLIGHT SENSOR TURNS ON HEADLIGHTS WHEN PASSING UNDER SHORT BRIDGE-TO SENSITIVE. 6. DOCUMENTATION DOES NOT EXPLAIN WHAT THE AUTO VOLUME DOES. HAD TO LEARN BY TRIAL AND ERROR. 7. SEVERAL SQUEEKS AND RATTLES…

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4116.8%
ODI 10129325 · 7,000 mi

DT THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERS 4 TIMES, THEY SAID IT DIFFERENT SENSORS. CALLED THE INFINITI HOTLINE THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE FIXED NOW. HAD IT TOWED THE FIRST TIME ON OCT 20, 2004. SECOND AND THIRD TIMES A IT WOULD RESTART BUT VERY SLUGISH. THEY PICKED IT UP. FOURTH TIME THEY CAME AND TOOK VEHICLE. *AK

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2310.7%
ODI 10135962 · 5,161 mi

DURING NORMAL CITY DRIVING CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE HAS A SUDDEN LOST OF POWER DROPPING DOWN TO A SPEED OF 35-40 MPH, NO ACCELERATION IS POSSIBLE ABOVE 35-40 MPH, INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON DASH BOARD "SLIP,VDC OFF AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON".ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLES DIRECTLY BEHIND ME HAVE HAD TO COME TO SUDDEN STOPS TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION, SINCE I AM UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND THEY ARE TRAVELING AT A CONSISTENT RATE OF SPEED. THIS FAILURE HAS HAPPEN AGAIN TODAY, BRING THE TOTAL OF OCCURRENCES TO THREE(3). THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACES…

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1611.0%
ODI 10472405 · 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI G35X. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL HOWEVER, NO AIR WOULD BLOW FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE RADIO HEAD UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, PROVIDING NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

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1815.8%
ODI 10353765

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND HAD BEEN SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 12 HOURS WHEN IT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE BEGAN ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BUT HAS NOT BEEN MOVED FROM THE LOCATION. IT WAS NOT EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

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99.5%
ODI 10480011 · 75,000 mi

BOTH MY DRIVER SIDE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK DUE TO FAULTY ACTUATORS. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE THAT HAPPENS TO MANY NISSAN OWNERS. THIS IS A CONCERN FOR SAFETY AS I CANNOT LOCK MY CAR OR UNLOCK WITH OUT GOING IN AND OUT MY PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR. *TR

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150.0%
ODI 10450450 · 40,338 mi

PURCHASED CAR, USED, 6/2011. WAS TOLD IT WAS A OWNER BUY BACK DUE TO IT NOT STARTING. FINANCE MANAGER GUARANTEED PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED. IN SEPTEMBER 2011 CAR STARTED HESITATING TO START-REQUIRING ME TO LET MY FOOT OFF BRAKE/CLUTCH. INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD ILLUMINATE BUT CAR WOULD NOT START. IT COULD TAKE UP TO 6 TIMES OF THE BRAKE/CLUTCH EASEMENT FOR CAR TO START. ON 11/19/11 I BROUGHT CAR IN TO ATLANTIC INFINITI TO GET ANOTHER KEY MADE AND TO INFORM THEM RADIO WOULD NOT HOLD A STATION (FADE) AND WOULD NOT PICK UP STATIONS. I RETURNED 1/5/12 …

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Engine
00.0%

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6211.6%
ODI 10458735 · 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE CONTACT LET THE VEHICLE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE SENSOR AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. UPDATED 7/12/12 *CN THE CONSUMER …

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4317.6%
ODI 10465132 · 181,000 mi

YESTERDAY, JULY 9, 2012, WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A MAIN CITY STREET THE ENGINE ON MY 2004 INFINITI G35 JUST STOPPED RUNNING. LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. MANAGED TO MANUALLY STEER THE CAR OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VDC OFF AND SLIP LIGHTS AND THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHTS CAME ON. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND JUST SAT THERE, STUNNED, FOR A FEW MINUTES. I DECIDED TO TRY TO START IT UP AGAIN, AND IT DID START AND SOUNDED OK, SO I SLOWLY DROVE IT ON HOME. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE FOR THE NEXT HOUR, I KIN…

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3817.7%
ODI 10505611 · 73,000 mi

TAKE THE CAR FOR A OIL CHANGE AFTER 8 MONTHS BUT ONLY 1800 MILES AND OIL WAS AT LOW MARK , THIS CAR MODEL YEAR HAVE A TBS REPORT FROM INFINITI FOR OIL CONSUMPTION OC PROBLEM A LOT OF OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM INFINITI REFUSE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE OUT OF WARRANTY THEY KNOW IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PISTON RINGS ON THE REV UP 05 07 ENGINES , THEY NEED TO DO A RECALL . [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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149.7%
ODI 10464113 · 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI G35 COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED VERY LITTLE ENGINE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS BURNING THROUGH A LOT OF RADIATOR FLUID. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS TURNING INTO A VERY DARK COLOR. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE OFTEN TIMES HAD TO JAM THE TRANSMISSION INTO THIRD GEAR AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. THE MANUFACTURER …

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108.8%
ODI 10471902

ENGINE HESITATE, AND STALL AT LOW RPM, LOW SPEED. WHEN STOP THE CAR AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT THEN YOU START TO ACCELERATE TO MOVE THE CAR, THE ENGINE WILL HESITATE AND SOMETIME STALL. *TR

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1010.5%
ODI 10552469 · 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G35 X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BUCKLE AND PROCEEDED TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS CONTAMINATED DUE TO A RADIATOR COOLANT LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RADIATOR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,0000. UPDATED 2/11/14*CN A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST VERIFIED THE TRANSMISSION WAS CLEAN AND FUNCTIONING PROPERL…

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00.0%

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Air Bags
00.0%

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152.8%
ODI 10187432

I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW AIR BAG AND A NEW MODULE FOR THE BRAKE LAMP LOCATED IN THE BACK WINDOW. THERE WAS NO REASON PROVIDED AS TO WHY THESE ITEMS BROKE. I THINK THESE WERE SAFETY DEFECTS.*AK

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218.6%
ODI 10116638 · 24,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2004 INFINITY G35 ON THE FWY GOING ABOUT 40 MPH (THE GROUND WAS WET) WE FELT THE TRACK CONTROL STARTED TO SHIFT SIDE TO SIDE, A TRUCK CUT IN FRON US US, WHICH MADE MY HUSBAND PUT ON BRAKES, AS HE PUTTED ON BRAKES, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED, WHICH CAUSED FOR THE CARD TO TURN SIDEWAYS AND HIT THE CENTER DIVIDER FULL SPEED. THE BRAKES AFTER THEY LOCKED, NEVER STOPPED THE CAR, THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED US WAS THE CENTER DIVIDER. THE AIRBAGS NEVER POP, AS WE HIT THE WALL GOING 40 MILES PER HOURS. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR…

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4320.0%
ODI 10153247 · 7,450 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON INFINITY G35 AND RESULTED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WHERE INFINITY HIT ANOTHER CAR. *NM

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1913.1%
ODI 10169262 · 600 mi

ENGINE CONSUMES 2.5 QRTS OIL EVERY 800 MILES & ONLY 19-20 MILES PER GAL GAS AND THIS DECREASES WITH OIL CONSUMPTION. CLUTCH ASSY FAULTY/ GRINDING NOISE INCREASED WITH MILEAGE ,WINDOWS HAVE BINDING NOISE UP/DOWN, PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN SEAT IS OCCUPIED OR UNOCCUPIED. *NM

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2723.7%
ODI 10308720 · 1,000 mi

WHEN MY MOST FREQUENT PASSENGER OF 140 LBS SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TAKEN THIS INTO THE DEALER ABOUT 6 TIMES AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECREATE THE ISSUE AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY ISSUE WHEN RUNNING TESTS ON THE COMPUTER. THIS MAKES ME VERY UNEASY AS AN ACCIDENT CAN HAPPEN AT ANYTIME AND I AM RISKING THE LIFE OF MY PASSENGER. *TR

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2829.5%
ODI 10283530 · 23,000 mi

ON JULY 7, 2009 OUR 2008 INFINITI G35 SEDAN (V1) WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH THE REAR END OF A NON-MOVING TRUCK (V2). ESTIMATED SPEED WAS ANYWHERE FROM 25-45 MPH (SPEED LIMIT OF THE ROAD IS 45MPH). POLICE WERE CALLED TO SCENE. AMBULANCE WAS CALLED FOR INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER OF V2. DRIVER OF V1 DECLINED TREATMENT. DRIVER OF V1 LATER COMPLAINED OF DIZZINESS, NECK PAIN. V1 WAS UN-DRIVABLE AND TOWED FROM THE SCENE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON V1. UPON REVIEW, A RECALL IS IN EFFECT FOR THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF V1 FO…

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00.0%

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Exterior Lighting
00.0%

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458.4%
ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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3916.0%
ODI 10237407 · 31,000 mi

PLASTIC SEPARATION TRIM INSIDE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY (BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE) THAT SEPARATES THE UPPER FROM THE LOWER HEADLAMP IS CRACKING. THE CRACK IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY LARGER. IF THE CRACK PROGRESSES IT WILL CAUSE THE PLASTIC TO COMPLETELY SEPARATE AND BROKEN PIECE WILL BLOCK THE LIGHT BEAM. *TR

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2813.0%
ODI 10361023

1. ONE DAY JUST STOPS WORKING, OR INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONING. 2. 3RD BRAKE LIGHT, IT ETHER CAN BE TOTALLY DEAD OR INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT. 3. REPLACEMENT OF TOTALLY NEW LED STRIP , REPLACING IT WITH OEM WILL CAUSE THE PROBLEM TO OCCUR WITH TIME. DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRONICS WHICH PREMATURELY FAIL IF YOU LOOK AT ANY 03/04 MODEL G35 THEIR 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IS MOST LIKELY OUT. 05/06 ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE. I MYSELF HAVE A 2005 G35 AND THE LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THREADS ON THE TOPIC FROM THE LEADING G35 COMMUNITY HTTP:/…

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1913.1%
ODI 10361106 · 55,000 mi

LED CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT FAILS PREMATURELY. COMMON ISSUE ON 03-06 G35 SEDANS. FAILURE IS RELATED TO THE LIGHT ITSELF DUE TO EITHER DEFECTIVE LEDS OR RESISTORS IN THE LIGHT. COMMON COMPLAINT ON INTERNET FORUMS AND COMMONLY SEEN ON ROAD. EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND REQUIRED FOR INSPECTION AND SAFETY WHICH IS WHY IT'S A FREQUENTLY COMPLAINED ABOUT ISSUE. MY OWN VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A FAILED THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. PART IS EXPENSIVE TO PURCHASE AND REQUIRED COMPLETE DISMANTLING OF REAR SEAT AREA AND PACKAGE TRAY TO REPLACE. *TR

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21.8%
ODI 10255737 · 750 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2007 INFINITI G35X 4 DOOR SEDAN. I BELIEVE THE MANUFACTURER HAS CREATED A DESIGN DEFECT WHICH CREATES HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH I AM SURE WILL LIKELY LEAD TO ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. THIS CONDITION CONCERNS THE OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS IN THE FURTHEREST ON/OFF POSITION. DURING NIGHT DRIVING WHEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR IS ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHT ON/OFF SWITCH IS IN JUST RIGHT POSITION TO INADVERTENTLY TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A RIGHT TURN. IN VERY DARK AREAS WITHOUT SURFACE LIGHTS THIS…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Engine And Engine Cooling
00.0%

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539.9%
ODI 10190393 · 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 51,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

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145.7%
ODI 10135719 · 7,950 mi

DRIVING FREEWAY EVENING TRAFFIC AT 35 TO 50 MPH. ENGINE JUST TURNED OFF AT ABOUT 40 MPH AND LOST ALL POWER ASSIST. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL CAR CAME TO A FULL STOP AND KEY WAS TURNED OFF FIRST, WAS ABLE TO GET TO SHOULDER OF ROAD. *JB

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83.7%
ODI 10207373 · 47,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 G35 COUPE W/ HEAVY OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS CONSUMING ROUGHLY 3 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 2,000 MILES AND INFINITI HAS DONE AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND HAD ONE OF THEIR TECHS LOOK AT MY CAR AND THEY DETERMINED THAT I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE BUT THEY WILL NOT WARRANTY A NEW ONE FOR ME. THE CORPORATE HQ TOLD ME THEY TOOK PICTURES AND A SAMPLE,THAT THEY HAVE YET TO SHOW ME AND ARE GOING TO VOID MY WARRANTY. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN IT TO ANOTHER SHOP AND THEY DON'T AGREE WITH INFINITI FINDINGS AND CORPORATE HAS STILL NOT SENT ME ANYTH…

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128.3%
ODI 10198743 · 6,200 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ENGINE. *JB

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54.4%
ODI 10266789 · 10,130 mi

I BOUGHT MY SON A NISSAN INFINITI G35 S MAKE 2007. WHEN DRIVING, ALL OF A SUDDEN HE NOTICED BATTERY LIGHT ON, BRAKE LIGHT ON AND POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. TURNING THE STEER WAS EXTREMELY HARD, MUCH MUCH HARDER THAN A NONPOWER STEERING. FORTUNATELY HE HAS STRONG HANDS AND IS USED TO DRIVING AN OLD NONPOWER STEERING VEHICLE, HENCE HE WAS ABLE TO STILL DRIVE IT. MOST ELDERLY, OR FEMALES WOULD END UP WITH AN ACCIDENT,WHEN AT HIGH SPEED, THEY CAN NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. ESPECIALLY IF IT HAPPENS WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT HIGH SPEED. I TOOK IT TO…

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33.2%
ODI 10234700 · 4,201 mi

NEW VEHICLE DRIVEN ONLY 4K MILES WHEN NOISES STARTED EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ANYTIME RPMS EXCEEDED 4000. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS A BURNED OUT TRANSMISSION REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. HAD THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED UP WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD HAVE LED TO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
00.0%

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81.5%
ODI 10016724

AIR VENTS MAKES LOUD CRACKLING NOISE WHEN TURNING ON THE HEATER FAN WHEN CAR IS STILL COLD. *NLM

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177.0%
ODI 10069505 · 265 mi

HARD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM INSIDE DASHBOARD AT START UP.

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136.0%
ODI 10882276 · 132,000 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON, VDC OFF, AND SLIP LIGHTS ALL COME ON FROM START UP OF VEHICLE. ENGINE BOGS A LOT, SPECIALLY WHEN SLIGHTLY MORE AGRESIVE ACCELERATION. I CHANGED HID WIRE BY PULLING OUT THE HEADLIGHT UNIT AND THE NEXT TIME I DROVE IT THIS HAPPENED.

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117.6%
ODI 10370956 · 80,000 mi

G35 SEDAN ,THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT (THE ONE IN THE BACK GLASS) EITHER DOES NOT WORK, OR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

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87.0%
ODI 10717621 · 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 INFINITI G35 COUPE. IN AUGUST 2013, WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF I-95 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE POWER STEERING WAS OUT AS WELL BUT I WAS ABLE TO PULL MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS AND WAS TOWED TO THE A REPAIR FACILITY. THEY WERE ABLE TO START THE CAR WITH NEXT MORNING WITHOUT ISSUE. RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND NO CODE WAS INDICATED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. IN JULY 2014, WHILE INCREASING …

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1212.6%
ODI 10391111 · 51,104 mi

WHEN I RECENTLY PURCHASED A SET OF NEW TIRES FROM A LOCAL TIRE DEALER, THE MECHANIC WARNED ME THAT NISSAN / INFINITI HAVE A HISTORY OF DEFECTIVE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS AND INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR WAS INDEED DEFECTIVE. I LOOKED ON-LINE AND SAW THAT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED. ALSO, SINCE THIS ITEM IS KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE WARRANTY REQUIRES THE PART TO BE SUBMITTED BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN OR ANY REBATE IS ISSUED. I COULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER MY WARRANT…

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00.0%

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Seats
00.0%

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163.0%
ODI 10025600 · 5,500 mi

DRIVERS SEAT "ROCKS" BACK AND FORTH, SOMETIMES EMITTING A "POPPING" OR "CLICKING" NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE CORNERING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HAS CAUSED DISRUPTION OF NORMAL DRIVING HABITS, RESULTING IN ERRATIC ACCELERATION AND OVER AND UNDERSTEERING. I HAVE FOUND CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SEAT REDUCE THE MOVEMENT, BUT THESE ADJUSTMENTS MAKE THE SEAT UNCOMFOTABLE AND DO NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER SITTING POSITION I NEED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. I S…

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145.7%
ODI 10118269

(ABBREVIATED COMMUNICATION WITH INFINITI) [ME] I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 G35. AS I HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE, IT HAS BECOME NOTICEABLE THAT THE SEAT CONTROLS IN THE SEAT CUSHION EXERT PRESSURE ON MY UPPER THIGH TO THE POINT OF IT BEING PAINFUL IF DRIVING FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. I ASKED THE DEALER REP. IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE, AND HE SAID HE HAD NOT HEARD OF ANY, AND HE SAID THAT THE 2005 MODEL HAS THE SAME DESIGN. I AM SURPRISED THAT THIS WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH THE NEW MODEL YEAR AS THERE HAS GOT TO BE OTHER OWNE…

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146.5%
ODI 10185455

THE SEATS ARE TOO UNCOMFORTABLE CAUSING PAIN ON THE RIGHT LEG. I BELIEVE THE ROOT CAUSE IS THAT THE CONTROLS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT PUTTING EXTRA PRESSURE ON DRIVER'S LEG.

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53.4%
ODI 10521365 · 78,642 mi

I WAS ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED. THE IMPACT WAS PRETTY HARD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ULTIMATELY A TOTAL LOSS. AT THE TIME OF COLLISION, MY DRIVERS SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED BACK ON ME ALMOST TO A FULL RECLINE POSITION. DUE TO THIS, MY SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE, AND FELT AS IF I DID NOT HAVE ONE ON. I SLID DOWN, AND MY ANKLES WERE BRUISED ON TOP, AND MY BASEBALL CAP FLEW OFF INTO THE BACK SEAT. ALSO, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

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65.3%
ODI 10535664 · 62,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED MY VEHICLE. IT IS ACTUALLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TURNED OFF CONSIDERING THERE WAS ADULT IN A SEAT. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALL AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL BUT INFINITI SAYS IT DOESN'T APPLY TO MY PARTICULAR VIN NUMBER. THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR WENT OUT. AT THE PURCHASE OF MY VEHICLE I BOUGHT EXPENSIVE WARRANTY BUT IT DOESN'T COVER AIRBAG SYSTEM. I NOTICED SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON CARS.COM WEBSITE. WHO KNOWS WHAT WILL GONNA BREAK WHE…

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55.3%
ODI 10630193 · 100,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE US GOVERNMENT, INFINITI RECALLED 2008 G35 FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH A SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD KEEPS BLINKING. THE DEALER SAID THE RECALL HAS TO BE VIN SPECIFIC, AND THUS MY CAR WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. ISN'T A RECALL CAUSED BY A COMMON OR GENERIC PROBLEM THAT EXISTS IN MOST OF IF NOT ALL CARS OF SAME MODEL AND SAME YEAR? IN THIS CASE 2008 G35? DEALER SAID I SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR FIRST AND THEN SEEK REFUND FROM INFINITI. $3500 OUT OF MY POCKET…

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00.0%

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Vehicle Speed Control
00.0%

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91.7%
ODI 10095633 · 13,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 G35 SEDAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A SIDESTREET AT 35 MPH APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT A MAJOR FOUR LANE CROSS STREET, REMOVED FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BEGIN SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY REVVED AT HIGH RPM (OVER 6000 RPM). HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE FORCEFULLY TO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR POWERED THROUGH THE STOP SIGN AND INTO THE FIRST CROSS LANE OF THE FOUR LANE STREET. A CAR ON THE CROSS STREET HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID STRIKING OUR VEHICLE. THE CAR COULD …

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177.0%
ODI 10047159 · 1,950 mi

I HAVE A 2004 GS SEDAN WITH ABOUT 2000 MILES ON IT PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2003. IN THE LAST FEW DAYS I HAVE HAD THREE OCCASIONS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR FLOOR BOARDED ITSELF WITH NO ACTION ON MY PART TO CAUSE SUCH BEHAVIOR. ON ONE OCCASION THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL AT ABOUT 60, AND ACCELERATED TO 90 BEFORE I COULD GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL. PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT DISENGAGE THE ACTION. THE SECOND TIME THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL AT ABOUT 50 AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN AS I GENTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS A CAR. THE ACCELERATOR UNEX…

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115.1%
ODI 10114091 · 300 mi

ON 2 OCCASIONS WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. HAD SOMEONE BEEN WALKING IN FRONT THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN RUN OVER BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER, AND AFTER 3 DAYS OF DIAGNOSTICS THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I ONLY HAD THE CAR LESS THAN 2 WEEKS WHEN THESE 2 INCIDENTS HAPPENED, AND I DO NOT WANT TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THIS CAR ANYMORE . TOLD THIS TO INFINITI, AND THEY WERE CHECKING WITH DEALER ,AND SUPPOSE TO GET BACK TO ME. *AK *NM

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64.1%
ODI 10203327 · 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND ACCELERATED SLIGHTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,000.

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76.1%
ODI 10195140

WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL AND GOING DOWNHILL THERE IS A CONSTANT BRAKING FEELING THAT MAKES THE RIDE FEEL JERKY. NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE. SPOKE WITH OTHER OWNERS AND THEY HAVE SAME EXPERIENCE AND DEA;ER ADVISED NOTHING CAN BE DONE. SUNROOF IS VERY NOISY WHEN OPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FLAP THAT POPS UP WHEN THE ROOF IS OPENED IS THE CULPRIT. WHEN YOU HOLD DOWN WITH YOUR HAND IT IS MUCH QUIETER. *TR

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55.3%
ODI 10250872 · 800 mi

AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, FOOT WAS ON BRAKE, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INTO A 360 DEGREE SPIN. IT HIT A RETAINING WALL ON THE SIDE AND THE BUILDING BEHIND IT WHICH BROUGHT IT TO A STOP. AS THIS DEVELOPED THERE WAS ZERO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND THE DASHBOARD LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE. IT TOOK INFINITI 11 DAYS TILL THEY CHECKED THE BLACK BOX AND 15 DAYS MORE TILL THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THERE WAS $8000.00 IN DAMAGE TO THE CAR THAT WAS PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 2…

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150.0%
ODI 10370252

2009 INFINITY G35. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. HE STATES THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL POSITION, WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical System71,000–115,000 mi92,000 mi270
ODI 10275358 · 64,733 mi

I HAVE A G35 2003 AND HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIO 28041-AM883 CIRCUIT BOARD ON 5/10/07 (IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME). ALSO, WHEN I WAS TRAVELING UP NORTH THE CAR WOULD NOT START LAST WINTER I TOOK IT TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE RADIO - CHARGE THE BATTERY - AND IT WORKS FINE NOW. TODAY 06/30/09 I AM HAVING EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM AS I DID IN 2007 - THE AIR IS RUNNING A FULL BLAST AND I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT OR MY RADIO. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE AND INFINITI IS WILL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS ARE ALL THE DEALER…

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ODI 10040937 · 5,000 mi

1. SQUEEKS FROM PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WITH MUSIC LOUD. 2. DID NOT HAVE ASH TRAY WHEN CAR BOUGHT. COINS HAVE FALLEN IN AND NOW CANT CLOSE ASH TRAY. 3. THE PAINT ON THE BUMPER CLEARLY DOES NOT MATCH TRUNK. POSSIBLY IN ACCIDENT, EVEN THOUGH CAR HAD 10 MILES ON IT WHEN BOUGHT. 4. THE CD CHANGER TAKES 9 SECONDS TO CHANGE CD? 5. THE HEADLIGHT SENSOR TURNS ON HEADLIGHTS WHEN PASSING UNDER SHORT BRIDGE-TO SENSITIVE. 6. DOCUMENTATION DOES NOT EXPLAIN WHAT THE AUTO VOLUME DOES. HAD TO LEARN BY TRIAL AND ERROR. 7. SEVERAL SQUEEKS AND RATTLES…

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ODI 10068616 · 7,500 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR BRAKE COMPARTMENT. *AK THE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD WERE INTERMITTENT. THE REAR LIGHT AND SPEAKER AREA HAD A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT PER DISPATCHER. *SC *JB

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Engine77,222–140,000 mi108,400 mi144
ODI 10458735 · 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE CONTACT LET THE VEHICLE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE SENSOR AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. UPDATED 7/12/12 *CN THE CONSUMER …

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ODI 10460394 · 52,000 mi

CAR WOULD STOP RUNNING (ENGINE WOULD DIE OUT) THE REASON FOR MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I WENT TO INFINITI DEALER TO GET THEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WHICH THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE "CAM POSITION SENSOR" THAT WAS BAD, YET DIDN'T TELL ME AND NOW I FIND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ITEM (ITB03-072 SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN) I HAD MY PERSONAL MECHANIC FIX AT MY EXPENSE. SHOULD THEY HAVE FIXED AT THEIR EXPENSE AS PART OF RECALL? PLEASE HELP ME RECUPERATE MY MONEY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 …

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ODI 10464574 · 209,000 mi

ENGINE BECAME INOPERABLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SLIP LIGHT, VDC LIGHT) AT THE TIME. CAR WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED WITH SOME TROUBLE. PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF (STALLING, LOSS OF POWER, STARTING DIFFICULTY) OVER NEXT COUPLE DAYS, ALTHOUGH WARNING LIGHTS NEVER WENT OFF. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILURES & ADVISED THERE WAS A NHTSA SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V455000) FOR THE PROBLEM WITH 2003 G35S, BUT THAT MY VIN WAS …

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Air Bags61,166–116,250 mi88,000 mi112
ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10463225 · 99,328 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON IN MY 2003 INFINITY G35 SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. I HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN THE CAR TO A REPUTABLE REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS NOT PLEASED TO FIND THAT IN THIS CONDITION THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE SINCE FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONS IN THE 2005-2008 INFINITY G35'S. THE 2003 INFINITY G35'S WERE NOT INCLUDED, BUT YET THERE ARE OTHER 2003 G35 OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. UNFORTUNATELY, SOME OF THEM WERE INJURED WHEN THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

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ODI 10584971 · 90,127 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AT APPROXIMATELY 10;30PM ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY I WAS THE SECOND PERSON TO HIT A HORSE,. 17 HAND HORSE LYING IN THE ROAD, A PERSON HEADED NORTH HIT AND TOSSED THE DEAD HORSE IN MY SOUTH LANE. , . MY CAR HIT THE HORSE, FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES THEN ROLLED DOWN AND EMBANKMENT UNTIL THE CAR CAME TO A STOP.........IT DUG INTO THE DIRT AND GRASS UNTIL IT CAME TO A HALT,. WHEN THE CAR STOPPED I WAS PASSENGER SIDE DOWN, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED?. I HAVE SUFFERED THE PAST TWO YEARS, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY. A HORS…

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Exterior Lighting60,107–110,000 mi81,000 mi103
ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10291803 · 93,000 mi

ELECTRICAL ISSUES AUTO A/C STAYS ON NONE OF THE CONSOLE BUTTONS WORK. STEREO DOESN'T WORK 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. BOSE SOUND IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NOT GOT T FIXED IT YET. *TR

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ODI 10291804 · 93,000 mi

ELECTRICAL ISSUES AUTO A/C STAYS ON NONE OF THE CONSOLE BUTTONS WORK. STEREO DOESN'T WORK 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. BOSE SOUND IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NOT GOT T FIXED IT YET. *TR

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Engine And Engine Cooling44,869–110,520 mi80,000 mi88
ODI 10190393 · 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 51,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

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ODI 10204769 · 45,829 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAM SENSOR FAILED AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,533 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,829. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07

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ODI 10221124 · 98,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF TOWN 200KM AWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY OIL LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SO I STOP AT A GAS STATION AND BUY ONE QUART OF OIL(FULL SYNTHETIC) THEN I CHECK MY DIPSTIK AND I NEEDED MORE I USED ALMOST 3 QUARTS OF OIL AND ON MY WAY BACK HOME THE SAME THING HAPPENED SO I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY LEAKS NOTHING WAS FOUND AND HAD TO PAY TO HAVE ENGINE LIGHT SHUT OFF I ALSO WENT ON INFINITI FORUMS AND ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I AM I CONTACTED INFINITI AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING …

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Unknown Or Other51,104–132,000 mi80,000 mi41
ODI 10055103 · 10,000 mi

ON JANUARY 26TH, 2004 I WAS COMING BACK FROM SCHOOL ON THE STATE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY G35 COUPE (2003) WENT OUT CONTROL. AS A RESULT I CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN AND DAMAGED THE CAR BADLY. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS CAR FOR LITTLE OVER HALF A YEAR AND IT NEVER SEEM TO BE PERFORMING BAD. THAT DAY I WAS JUST SHOCKED AFTER WHAT HAPPENED. IT LOOKED LIKE I WOULD PULL A HAND BRAKE AND START MAKING DONUTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I CAN ALSO TELL YOU THAT MY CASE IS THE SAME AS COMPLAINT NUMBER 10018618. I ALSO THOUGHT THAT I SKID ON THE BLAC…

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ODI 11042896 · 113 mi

THE CAR WON'T BACK UP WHEN IT'S ON REVERSE, SOMETIMES IT WON'T MOVE AT ALL EVEN WHEN IT'S ON DRIVE.

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ODI 11144920 · 138,225 mi

'TAMARA RECALL' MY RADIO AND COMPLETE COLUMN TO ADJUST AC WENT OUT. THERE WAS A RECAL FOR MY SAME YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE, BUT INFINITI IS SAYING MY VIN ISN'T COVERED. I TOOK THE STEPS TO HAVE THE RECALL MY FIXED BY A LICENSED MECHANIC AND STILL NOTHING WORKS. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD AND THE CAR ONLY BLOWS HEAT. IN CA IT IT STILL VERY HOT RIGHT NOW AND CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE.

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Seats47,454–100,000 mi71,500 mi48
ODI 10025600 · 5,500 mi

DRIVERS SEAT "ROCKS" BACK AND FORTH, SOMETIMES EMITTING A "POPPING" OR "CLICKING" NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR WHILE CORNERING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HAS CAUSED DISRUPTION OF NORMAL DRIVING HABITS, RESULTING IN ERRATIC ACCELERATION AND OVER AND UNDERSTEERING. I HAVE FOUND CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SEAT REDUCE THE MOVEMENT, BUT THESE ADJUSTMENTS MAKE THE SEAT UNCOMFOTABLE AND DO NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER SITTING POSITION I NEED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. I S…

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ODI 10025896 · 100 mi

BOUGHT MY INFINITI G35 IN MAY OF 2002, EVER SINCE DAY ONE, THE DRIVER'S SEATS SEEMS TO BE MOVING, ROCKING DURING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING.. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON A LOT OF G35'S. DEALER'S AND INFINITI HAS NOT RELESASE A FIX THAT WORKS YET AFTER A YEAR... I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM, BECAUSE TWICE MY FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING BRAKING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT..... THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH LIFE OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WHERE THEY MIGHT FAIL PREMATURELY... MOST DRIVERS OF TH…

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ODI 10048815 · 10,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT SHIFTS BACK AND FORTH ON THE RAILS WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE PEDAL OR GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED FURTHER THAN INTENDED. THIS IS MOST CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED INFINITI AND BEEN TOLD THAT NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT HAVE AN IMMINENT SOLUTION. I NEED THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED ON MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY! *AK

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Vehicle Speed Control17,350–106,750 mi64,728 mi46
ODI 10095633 · 13,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 G35 SEDAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A SIDESTREET AT 35 MPH APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT A MAJOR FOUR LANE CROSS STREET, REMOVED FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BEGIN SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY REVVED AT HIGH RPM (OVER 6000 RPM). HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE FORCEFULLY TO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR POWERED THROUGH THE STOP SIGN AND INTO THE FIRST CROSS LANE OF THE FOUR LANE STREET. A CAR ON THE CROSS STREET HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID STRIKING OUR VEHICLE. THE CAR COULD …

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ODI 10282965 · 68,456 mi

2003 INIFINITI G35 SEDAN LURCHES FORWARD WHEN CAR IS STOPPED. THE CAR ACCELERATES UNTIL BRAKES ARE SEVERELY DEPRESSED. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT STOP SIGNS, STOP LIGHTS AND IN MY GARAGE. THIS PROBLEM IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE. MY CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO THIS ISSUE. *TR

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ODI 10297609 · 58,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY INFINITI G35 2003, WHILE PASSING A VEHICLE GOING SLOW MY ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR, BEYOND MY CONTROL, I HIT THE GAS PEDAL HARD WITH MY RIGHT FOOT WHILE PANICKING TRYING TO RELEASE IT. I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION I HAD TO STAND ON MY BRAKE PEDAL. I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST EXACTLY BUT IT WAS OVER 100 MPH. IT HAPPENED VERY FAST, I DID TRY TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL BUT MISSED AND HIT REVERSE I THEN WENT SIDEWAYS AND MY CAR MADE SOME VERY WEIRD WHINING SOUNDS. I THEN SHUT OFF THE IGNITION. I SHOULD'VE DONE THAT FIRST BUT IN THAT SITUA…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

2 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-101None
ODI 11617513

The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti G35. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V200000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall repair had been discontinued. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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2024-111None
ODI 11624317

MY CAR LEAKS FUEL UNDER REAR IF I AM FUELING. CAN ONLY ADD 2 TO 3 GALLONS OF FUEL OR FUEL WILL SPILL. ALSO HAVING THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR ISSUE. CAR WAS ON RECALL LIST FOR ALL 7 RECALLS AND VIN. CHECK SAYS ALL HAVE BEEN FIXED BY PREVIOUS OWNER. THE SAME PROBLEMS ARE HAPPENING AGAIN. YOU SHOULD DO ANOTHER RECALL

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2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-021None
ODI 11643935

The fuel gauge in my Infiniti G35x is malfunctioning and does not show the correct fuel levels. As a result, my vehicle has unexpectedly run out of fuel multiple times, causing it to stop on the side of the road. This poses a significant safety risk as it can lead to sudden and dangerous situations for both myself and other drivers. Stopping on the side of the road in such conditions can also result in potential traffic violations. This issue needs to be addressed to ensure safer driving.

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2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-081None
ODI 11682283

my g35 dies randomly i tried to have nissan in garden city kansas to fix they said they dont work on recalls not safe to drive 3 hours to Wichita kansas im not sure what todo

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ODI 11690583 · 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealer for an oil change, and the contact requested a diagnostic test of the air bag warning light. The dealer retrieved DTC: B1081; and the contact was informed that the passenger's side seat belt harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was later informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown related rec…

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ODI 11692319 · 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another…

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2025-110None

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2025-120None

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2026-010None

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2026-020None

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2026-030None

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2026-042None
ODI 11733319

I think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware

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ODI 11729086 · 55,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the key was inoperable. The vehicle failed to move into the accessory position. The contact called a locksmith, who was unable to assist. The cylinder lock was fractured. The contact obtained a part from a junkyard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the ignition cylinder and the air bag module needed to be replaced. The contact discovered that the air bag module had been disconnected. The local dealer was not contacted. The …

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2026-052None
ODI 11738813

Air bag system i bought the vehicle like that fuel pump and gas tank safety is ben loose brake s car stops driving brake locks

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ODI 11737893

Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) failed leaving me stranded as car was unable to start. There was a recall on the 2009 model but not my 2008 even with identical part.

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ODI 11742306

B1022 OCCUPANT SENS C/U [COMM FAIL] - CURRENT B1022 OCCUPANT SENS C/U [COMM FAIL] - PAST Passenger seat Air Bag: There is a recall on this part for my vehicle's year make and model, but my VIN shows my car isn't apart of the recall.

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

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2026-09 (partial)1None
ODI 11763267

DESDE QUE LO COMPRÉ NUEVO (2002) LA LUZ QUE INDICA LA BOLSA DE AIRE DEL CONDUCTOR (chofer) PRENDE LUZ ROJA Y PARPADEA ( intermitente, prende y apaga ) A SU DEBIDO TIEMKPO LO LLEVE AL CONSECIONARIO DE INFINITI PERO EN DOS OPORTUNIDADES ME DIJERON QUE REGRESE , NO PUDIERON ARREGLARLO.

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 218 reports

2008: 18 complaints · 2009: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
200881318
2009012
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20089302
2009200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical SystemEngineAir BagsExterior LightingEngine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or OtherSeatsVehicle Speed Control
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ODI 10458735 · 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE CONTACT LET THE VEHICLE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE SENSOR AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. UPDATED 7/12/12 *CN THE CONSUMER …

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ODI 10559996 · 218,000 mi

I GOT MY CAR IN APRIL 2013 NOT A YEAR YET. I WAS AT WORK WHEN THEY SAID THE LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK AND THEN THE ALARM STARTED TO GO OFF WHEN THE SECURITY CAME BY AROUND IT WAS SMOKING AND ON FIRE IT WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE STATION SAID THEY THINK IT WAS A ELECTRIC PROBLEMS. I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO NOW. *TR

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ODI 10573755 · 80,000 mi

STEREO AUDIO CUT OFF AND A/C TURNED ON TO FULL BLAST. CONSOLE CONTROLS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS STOPPED WORKING. TURNED OFF CAR THEN ON TO SEE IF IT WOULD FIX THE ISSUE, BUT ONCE IT WAS ON THE A/C TURNED TO FULL BLAST AGAIN AND CONTROLS DON'T WORK. THIS ISSUE HAS MY MOTOR RUNNING HARDER BC THE A/C IS ON CAUSING MY CAR TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL. EVER SINCE THE CONTROLS HAVE NOT WORKED CONSTANTLY FOR OVER A YEAR. *TR

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10616591 · 103,000 mi

I HAD PULLED UP TO DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT THE BANK AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN I FINISHED MY TRANSACTION I TRIED TO PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T MOVE. I FINALLY SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE SHIFTER WORKED. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE. IT IS INTERMITTENT. I ALSO HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FLASHING AND HOPE THEY WILL INCLUDE MY VIN # IN THE RECALL BUT THEY HAVEN'T SO FAR. EVEN IN THE EXPANDED RECAL…

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ODI 10501994 · 114,000 mi

THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON THE REAR DECK HAS FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CAR WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. THEY WANT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS A VOLUMINOUS PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. IT WAS RECALLED AND ADDRESSED BY INFINITI FOR THE 2003 MODEL YEAR G AND IT IS STILL A PROBLEM FOR THE 2004 YEAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED ACCORDINGLY AT THE MANUFACTURER COST. ALL THESE OWNERS ARE NOT HAVING THE SAME FAILING ISSUES WITHOUT CAUSE. I OWN TWO 2004 INFINITI G35 SE…

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10291803 · 93,000 mi

ELECTRICAL ISSUES AUTO A/C STAYS ON NONE OF THE CONSOLE BUTTONS WORK. STEREO DOESN'T WORK 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. BOSE SOUND IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NOT GOT T FIXED IT YET. *TR

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ODI 10291804 · 93,000 mi

ELECTRICAL ISSUES AUTO A/C STAYS ON NONE OF THE CONSOLE BUTTONS WORK. STEREO DOESN'T WORK 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. BOSE SOUND IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NOT GOT T FIXED IT YET. *TR

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10323407 · 89,560 mi

MY 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE CONTROL PANEL FOR OPERATION OF THE A/C, RADIO, ETC. BECAUSE OF THIS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, THE ENGINE THROTTLE IS UNABLE TO BE RESET. IT IDLES AT 1000 RPM AND DOES NOT REDUCE RPMS WHEN SLOWING OR STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES A SHAKING OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THIS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR VEHICLE DO APPEAR ON A RECALL LIST, THE VIN NUMBER IS OUT OF RANGE SO THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *TR

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ODI 10340742 · 85,500 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2003 INFINITI G35 A FEW MONTHS AGO. I BELIEVE I AM THE FOURTH OWNER. IT HAS RUN IMMACULATE UNTIL THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS. FOR SOME REASON THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TAKES ITSELF INTO AUTO MODE AND THE RADIO LIGHTS GO OUT, ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE PANEL THAT CONTROL THE AC FUNCTIONS. I CANNOT USE ANY OF THOSE BUTTONS TO CHANGE ANYTHING. THE RADIO CONTINUES TO WORK AND I CAN STILL USE THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS TO ADJUST THE RADIO, BUT I CAN NO LONGER SEE THE LIGHTS THAT TELL WHAT STATION IT'S ON NOR ADJUST …

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ODI 11144920 · 138,225 mi

'TAMARA RECALL' MY RADIO AND COMPLETE COLUMN TO ADJUST AC WENT OUT. THERE WAS A RECAL FOR MY SAME YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE, BUT INFINITI IS SAYING MY VIN ISN'T COVERED. I TOOK THE STEPS TO HAVE THE RECALL MY FIXED BY A LICENSED MECHANIC AND STILL NOTHING WORKS. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD AND THE CAR ONLY BLOWS HEAT. IN CA IT IT STILL VERY HOT RIGHT NOW AND CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE.

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ODI 11377414 · 198,000 mi

05 G35 AUTO SEDAN. GAS GAUGE NOT READING AMOUNT OF GAS CORRECTLY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. WASTED OVER 900$ IN PARTS. NEW AND USED TO TRY AND GET IT FIXED. NOTHING WORKED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, LEVEL SENDER UNITS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 3 TIME. UPSET NHTSA AND MFR. ARE NOT RECALLING TO FIX THIS ISSUES. A LOT OF VEHICLES HAVING SAME LIFE THREATENING PROBLEMS. FOLKS IN FORUMS AND YOUTUBE AND SOCIAL MEDIAS ALL TALKING ABOUT IT, BUT YET NO ONE'S DOING ANYTHING. AFTER THREE TIMES MY CAR STALLED ON ME I HAD ENOUGH, BECAUSE IT'S MATTER OF TIME WHEN THE NEXT…

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ODI 11312127 · 82,500 mi

IGNITION LOCKED - UNABLE TO TURN KEY. INFINITI IS A REAL [XXX] AT $153/HOUR. IS THIS A NATS / NASH UNIT PROBLEM WITH THE SIGNAL, THE ANTENNA OR THE WIRE HARNESS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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ODI 10259398 · 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELDING JOINT WAS COMING APART AND DAMAGING THE BASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE BASE WAS UNSAFE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 46,000. THE CONSUMER STATED IN JANUARY 20009, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BEGAN TO ROCK BACK FORTH WHENEVER HE ACCELERATED FROM A COMPLETE STOP. AT FIRST, THE RO…

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ODI 10441481

1) FAILURE OF THE A/C AND AUDIO CONTROLLER - AUDIO CIRCUIT BOARD ISSUE 2) DRIVER POWER SEAT DOESN'T WORK - ISSUE WITH TRACK MOTORS AND TRAILS 3) CD CHANGER STOPPED WORKING WITH CD STUCK IN THE PLAYER. *TR

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ODI 11075344 · 140,000 mi

MY CAR SEAT MOVED ALL THE FORWARD WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN DENVER METRO'BENCH AND BACK SUPPORT BOTH PUSHED ME A FEW INCHES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD TO MOVE MY LEG WITH MY HAND TO REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL. ONE WEEK LATER, MY CAR HORN BEGAN BEEPING AND WOULD NOT STOP WHILE DRIVING. MY VDC AND BRAKE LIGHTS NOW STAY ON CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE ANTI SKID DOES NOT WORK'I ALMOST WRECKED ON A SNOWY HIGHWAY. THE FRONT TIRES WEAR EXPONENTIALLY FASTER THAN THE BACK TIRES. I HAD BLOWOUTS TWO SEPARATE TIMES ON THE INTERSTATE. THE FRONT WINDOWS ARE NOW GLUE…

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ODI 10616591 · 103,000 mi

I HAD PULLED UP TO DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT THE BANK AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN I FINISHED MY TRANSACTION I TRIED TO PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T MOVE. I FINALLY SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE SHIFTER WORKED. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE. IT IS INTERMITTENT. I ALSO HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FLASHING AND HOPE THEY WILL INCLUDE MY VIN # IN THE RECALL BUT THEY HAVEN'T SO FAR. EVEN IN THE EXPANDED RECAL…

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ODI 10641022 · 139,000 mi

HELLO I PURCHASED A 2004 INFINITI G35 SEDAN FROM STAR MAX IN ORLANDO FL EAST COLONIAL DRIVE I'VE ONLY HAD IT 3 DAYS TOPS , FIRST OF ALL I LEFT AND THE GAS GAUGE ISN'T WORKING OR THE SPEEDOMETER , ALSO MY RADIO KEEPS GOING IN AND OUT MY LEFT WINDOW SEEMS TO GO UP AND DOWN WHEN IT WANTS TOO, MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS ON AND MY CARS MAKING A VERY FUNNY ROARING NOISE IN THE BACK. ALSO WHEN I GO TO MAKE TURNS ,MY WHEEL JUST KEEPS TURNING ON ITS OWN AND HARD TO TURN BACK STRAIGHT IT LOCKS UP . AND I BELIEVE THERE MAY BE A FUEL PUMP ISSUE AS WELL I'VE S…

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ODI 10723103 · 161,000 mi

I'M ASTOUNDINGLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND 2004 G35 I'VE OWNED AND THE FIRST ONE I PURCHASED BRAND NEW, OWNED 9 YEARS, DROVE 230,000 MILES AND HAD NONE OF THESE ISSUES/FAILURES WHEN IT WAS SOLD TO A HAPPY NEW OWNER ... ALTHOUGH IT WAS A G35X. THIS IS HOW I KNOW THESE ARE IN FACT FAILURES/DEFECTS IN THIS SECOND ONE. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY RECENT DAMAGE OR KNOWN PROBLEMS, YET THE LAST FEW DAYS EVERY TIME IT HAS BEEN STARTED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS REMAINING LIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME BEFO…

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ODI 10458735 · 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, HE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE CONTACT LET THE VEHICLE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE SENSOR AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. UPDATED 7/12/12 *CN THE CONSUMER …

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ODI 10559996 · 218,000 mi

I GOT MY CAR IN APRIL 2013 NOT A YEAR YET. I WAS AT WORK WHEN THEY SAID THE LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK AND THEN THE ALARM STARTED TO GO OFF WHEN THE SECURITY CAME BY AROUND IT WAS SMOKING AND ON FIRE IT WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE STATION SAID THEY THINK IT WAS A ELECTRIC PROBLEMS. I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO NOW. *TR

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ODI 10573755 · 80,000 mi

STEREO AUDIO CUT OFF AND A/C TURNED ON TO FULL BLAST. CONSOLE CONTROLS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS STOPPED WORKING. TURNED OFF CAR THEN ON TO SEE IF IT WOULD FIX THE ISSUE, BUT ONCE IT WAS ON THE A/C TURNED TO FULL BLAST AGAIN AND CONTROLS DON'T WORK. THIS ISSUE HAS MY MOTOR RUNNING HARDER BC THE A/C IS ON CAUSING MY CAR TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL. EVER SINCE THE CONTROLS HAVE NOT WORKED CONSTANTLY FOR OVER A YEAR. *TR

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ODI 10920406

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF; I'M BLESSED THAT I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND MANEUVER OVER QUICKLY WITHOUT ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDING ME. AFTER SITTING FOR 10 MINUTES THEN THE POWER KICKED BACK IN. WHAT COULD BE THE ISSUE......NOW THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON SO IS THE SLIP AND VDC LIGHT AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM FOR AT A MONTH WHILE DRIVING CAR CUTTING OFF. BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME CAR COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF AND LIGHTS COMING ON (SERVICE ENGINE, VDC, AND SLIP) THE …

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ODI 10946244 · 4,000 mi

THE CAR BURNED NEARLY 4.2. QTS OF OIL IN UNDER 4000 MILES. MASSIVE NUMBER OF USERS INDICATE SAME PROBLEM OF INSANE AMOUNTS OF OIL CONSUMPTION ON VARIOUS FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. THIS IS MOST LIKELY ALSO A SERIOUS SMOG VIOLATION IN CA AND ALSO IS CAUSING ENGINES TO BLOW UP. NUMEROUS MECHANICS WILL VERIFY THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ENGINES BLOWING AT UNDER 100,00 MILES DO TO EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION. I HAVE PROOF OF MY LAST OIL CHANGE AND NUMBER OF MILES. ALSO THE AMOUNT OF OIL THAT CAME OUT OF MY CAR WAS LESS THAN A QUARTER OF…

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ODI 11537052

Desconocido

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ODI 10464574 · 209,000 mi

ENGINE BECAME INOPERABLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SLIP LIGHT, VDC LIGHT) AT THE TIME. CAR WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED WITH SOME TROUBLE. PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF (STALLING, LOSS OF POWER, STARTING DIFFICULTY) OVER NEXT COUPLE DAYS, ALTHOUGH WARNING LIGHTS NEVER WENT OFF. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILURES & ADVISED THERE WAS A NHTSA SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V455000) FOR THE PROBLEM WITH 2003 G35S, BUT THAT MY VIN WAS …

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ODI 10475711 · 99,800 mi

PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE POWER STEERING ALSO WENT OUT. EVERYTHING ELSE INCLUDING THE ELECTRICAL SEEMED TO STILL WORK. SERVICE ENGINE SOON, "SLIP" AND "VDC OFF" LIGHTS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD IMMEDIATELY. THIS SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 03V455000. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED ME MY VIN WAS NOT WITHIN THE RANGE OF THIS RECALL. SEARCHING ONLINE REVEALS OTHER OWNERS WHOSE VINS ARE NOT WITHIN THE RANGE ALSO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE. IT SEEMS TO ME THIS RECALL SHOULD …

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ODI 10499650 · 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR

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ODI 11489067

Twice while driving approximately 70 mph on the freeway, the engine shut off without warning and the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle coasted. There was no shoulder to pull over to. I put it in neutral and it restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft and crank sensor failed. I looked online and saw a recall for the cam shaft and crank sensors for the, 2003 Infiniti G35. However, when I called, I was told that my vin was not included in the recall. The failu…

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ODI 10882276 · 132,000 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON, VDC OFF, AND SLIP LIGHTS ALL COME ON FROM START UP OF VEHICLE. ENGINE BOGS A LOT, SPECIALLY WHEN SLIGHTLY MORE AGRESIVE ACCELERATION. I CHANGED HID WIRE BY PULLING OUT THE HEADLIGHT UNIT AND THE NEXT TIME I DROVE IT THIS HAPPENED.

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ODI 11019461

I OWN A 2005 G35 COUPE AND STARTED NOTICING THAT THE MOTOR IS BURNING A LOT OF OIL. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT MY YEAR OF CAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH OIL CONSUMPTION. SO I CALLED MY LOCAL INFINITY AND THEY SAID THAT THEY CAN PERFORM THE TEST BUT IF I WANT TO FIX IT, ILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET. IS THAT RIGHT? ARE THEY SUPPOSE TO FIX IT? IS IT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL?

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ODI 10596789 · 87,001 mi

CAM SHAFT SENSOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING IT WAS THAT. REPLACED BOTH SENSORS COSTING $150 FOR AUTOZONE PARTS LIGHT STILL ON. READ THAT SOME HAD SUCCESS UNPLUGGING BATTERY FOR 24 HOURS AND FILLING THE OIL UP.....SMH SAD SEAT SLIDES FORWARD WHEN BREAKING ABOUT 4". *TR

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ODI 11692319 · 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another…

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ODI 11278577 · 119,000 mi

MY CAR IS BURNED TO MUCH OIL I HAVE OIL CONSUMPTION

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ODI 10629621 · 139,044 mi

AS I WAS ACCELERATING TO ACCESS HIGHWAY, I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE MY VEHICLE. IT WAS AS IF I WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I KEPT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND IT SLOWLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND SEEMED FINE. A FEW MINUTES LATER WHEN I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR DIED. I PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTARTED AND IT WAS FINE. A FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AS I WAS IN THE CARPOOL LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. CAR WAS RUNNING, WHILE I WAITED AND IT SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. WHEN I RESTARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. I…

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ODI 10508863 · 1,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS A BAD CASE OF AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION. SINCE IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST 9 YEARS, I'VE GOTTEN FAMILIAR WITH THE SYMPTONS. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS THE CAR WILL SIMPLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AND ALL OF THEM OCCUR WHEN BRAKING: 1) WHILE SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE AND FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY JUST REV UP TO 4 OR 5 THOUSAND RPM. 2) SAME AS ABOVE BUT ACCELERATION CAN BE CAUSED BY PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. 3) EXITING FREEWAY AND BRAKING, THE ENGINE WILL REMAIN AT THE SA…

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ODI 10512815 · 61,000 mi

I WAS ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND I LOST ENGINE POWER AS WELL AS POWER STEERING. ALL ENGINE LIGHTS TURNED ON. I LOOKED THIS UP, AND IT SEEMS LIKE MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SO THERE WAS RECALL ON THE INFINITI G35 SEDAN, BUT INTERESTINGLY NOT ON THE COUPE. THE RECALL IS REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR. I HAD MY CAR TOWED AFTERWARDS TO MY MECHANIC AND HE VERIFIED THE PROBLEM WAS THIS SENSOR AS WELL. THIS CAR FAILURE WAS VERY SUDDEN AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR

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Air Bags
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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10616591 · 103,000 mi

I HAD PULLED UP TO DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT THE BANK AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN I FINISHED MY TRANSACTION I TRIED TO PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T MOVE. I FINALLY SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE SHIFTER WORKED. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE. IT IS INTERMITTENT. I ALSO HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FLASHING AND HOPE THEY WILL INCLUDE MY VIN # IN THE RECALL BUT THEY HAVEN'T SO FAR. EVEN IN THE EXPANDED RECAL…

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ODI 10501994 · 114,000 mi

THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON THE REAR DECK HAS FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CAR WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. THEY WANT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS A VOLUMINOUS PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. IT WAS RECALLED AND ADDRESSED BY INFINITI FOR THE 2003 MODEL YEAR G AND IT IS STILL A PROBLEM FOR THE 2004 YEAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED ACCORDINGLY AT THE MANUFACTURER COST. ALL THESE OWNERS ARE NOT HAVING THE SAME FAILING ISSUES WITHOUT CAUSE. I OWN TWO 2004 INFINITI G35 SE…

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ODI 10920406

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MILES WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF; I'M BLESSED THAT I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND MANEUVER OVER QUICKLY WITHOUT ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDING ME. AFTER SITTING FOR 10 MINUTES THEN THE POWER KICKED BACK IN. WHAT COULD BE THE ISSUE......NOW THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON SO IS THE SLIP AND VDC LIGHT AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM FOR AT A MONTH WHILE DRIVING CAR CUTTING OFF. BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME CAR COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF AND LIGHTS COMING ON (SERVICE ENGINE, VDC, AND SLIP) THE …

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ODI 10946244 · 4,000 mi

THE CAR BURNED NEARLY 4.2. QTS OF OIL IN UNDER 4000 MILES. MASSIVE NUMBER OF USERS INDICATE SAME PROBLEM OF INSANE AMOUNTS OF OIL CONSUMPTION ON VARIOUS FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. THIS IS MOST LIKELY ALSO A SERIOUS SMOG VIOLATION IN CA AND ALSO IS CAUSING ENGINES TO BLOW UP. NUMEROUS MECHANICS WILL VERIFY THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ENGINES BLOWING AT UNDER 100,00 MILES DO TO EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION. I HAVE PROOF OF MY LAST OIL CHANGE AND NUMBER OF MILES. ALSO THE AMOUNT OF OIL THAT CAME OUT OF MY CAR WAS LESS THAN A QUARTER OF…

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ODI 11537052

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10501994 · 114,000 mi

THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON THE REAR DECK HAS FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CAR WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. THEY WANT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS A VOLUMINOUS PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. IT WAS RECALLED AND ADDRESSED BY INFINITI FOR THE 2003 MODEL YEAR G AND IT IS STILL A PROBLEM FOR THE 2004 YEAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED ACCORDINGLY AT THE MANUFACTURER COST. ALL THESE OWNERS ARE NOT HAVING THE SAME FAILING ISSUES WITHOUT CAUSE. I OWN TWO 2004 INFINITI G35 SE…

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ODI 10789624 · 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REFLECTOR LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND WERE REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD SPRAY OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT FILLED TO THE FULL CAPACITY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 06E060000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 05V555000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG W…

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 11042896 · 113 mi

THE CAR WON'T BACK UP WHEN IT'S ON REVERSE, SOMETIMES IT WON'T MOVE AT ALL EVEN WHEN IT'S ON DRIVE.

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ODI 11089754 · 70,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD OF THE COUPE 2005 INFINITI G35 IS MELTING AND BECOMES STICKY REGARDLESS OF CLEANING. TODAY I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME CRACKED AND COMPROMISED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN AIRBAG ISSUE DOWN THE LINE. ASIDE, FROM THE AIRBAG, I BELIEVE THIS MATERIALS COULD BE HAZARDOUS AS THEY MUST BE OF LOW QUALITY TO "MELT" WHEN IT ISN'T IN MUCH SUNLIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS ALWAYS GARAGED EVERY DAY AND HAS ONLY AROUND 70000 MILES. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD. UPON LOOKING AT FORUM AND PICTURES FROM OTHER INFIN…

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ODI 11180834

AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ON DRIVERS SIDE. HORN QUIT WORKING A YEAR AGO AND INFINITY DEALERSHIP IN TULSA OKLA ALWAYS CHECKS ON THE MAINTENANCE FORM THAT THE HORN WORKS.... I GET THE CAR SERVICED AT JACKIE COOPER INFINITY, TULSA OKLA.EACH TIME THE OIL NEEDS CHANGING. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE SERVICE MGR. SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THERE'S NO RECALL ON MY CAR. BUT RECALL WEBSITE SAYS DIFFERENT. I JUST WANT THE TRUTH.

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ODI 10762884 · 117,000 mi

AIR BAG SENSOR IS NOT WORKING AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINS BLINKING DRIVER SEATS MOTOR NOT WORKING

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ODI 10386191 · 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V175000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HARNESS TENSIONER WAS OFF TRACK AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000. UPDATED 05/04/11 *BF

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ODI 10537835

A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED ON 7-12-10 INDICATING A POTENTIAL HAZARD FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT TO ACTIVATE UPON A CRASH. APPARENTLY A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED BY NISSAN/INFINITY AND WAS CARRIED OUT ON THE VEHICLE IN 2011. SUBSEQUENT TO THAT REPAIR I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ITS 2ND OWNER AND IN APPROXIMATELY JULY 2013 THE SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED. THIS NECESSITATED MY VISIT TO THE INFINITY DEALER TO BOTH DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. AGAIN A REMEDY WAS IDENTIFIED BY NISSAN/INFINITY BUT THE REMEDY HAD CHANGED FROM T…

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ODI 10616591 · 103,000 mi

I HAD PULLED UP TO DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT THE BANK AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN I FINISHED MY TRANSACTION I TRIED TO PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T MOVE. I FINALLY SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE SHIFTER WORKED. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE. IT IS INTERMITTENT. I ALSO HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FLASHING AND HOPE THEY WILL INCLUDE MY VIN # IN THE RECALL BUT THEY HAVEN'T SO FAR. EVEN IN THE EXPANDED RECAL…

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ODI 10644599 · 138,000 mi

CAR ACCELERATED AFTER COMING TO A STANDSTILL IN PARKING BAY RAN OVER CURB HIT A TREE. AND WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT. *TR

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ODI 10723103 · 161,000 mi

I'M ASTOUNDINGLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND 2004 G35 I'VE OWNED AND THE FIRST ONE I PURCHASED BRAND NEW, OWNED 9 YEARS, DROVE 230,000 MILES AND HAD NONE OF THESE ISSUES/FAILURES WHEN IT WAS SOLD TO A HAPPY NEW OWNER ... ALTHOUGH IT WAS A G35X. THIS IS HOW I KNOW THESE ARE IN FACT FAILURES/DEFECTS IN THIS SECOND ONE. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY RECENT DAMAGE OR KNOWN PROBLEMS, YET THE LAST FEW DAYS EVERY TIME IT HAS BEEN STARTED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS REMAINING LIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME BEFO…

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Exterior Lighting
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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10291803 · 93,000 mi

ELECTRICAL ISSUES AUTO A/C STAYS ON NONE OF THE CONSOLE BUTTONS WORK. STEREO DOESN'T WORK 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. BOSE SOUND IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NOT GOT T FIXED IT YET. *TR

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ODI 10291804 · 93,000 mi

ELECTRICAL ISSUES AUTO A/C STAYS ON NONE OF THE CONSOLE BUTTONS WORK. STEREO DOESN'T WORK 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. BOSE SOUND IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE NOT GOT T FIXED IT YET. *TR

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10501994 · 114,000 mi

THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON THE REAR DECK HAS FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CAR WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. THEY WANT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS A VOLUMINOUS PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. IT WAS RECALLED AND ADDRESSED BY INFINITI FOR THE 2003 MODEL YEAR G AND IT IS STILL A PROBLEM FOR THE 2004 YEAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED ACCORDINGLY AT THE MANUFACTURER COST. ALL THESE OWNERS ARE NOT HAVING THE SAME FAILING ISSUES WITHOUT CAUSE. I OWN TWO 2004 INFINITI G35 SE…

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ODI 10789624 · 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REFLECTOR LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND WERE REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD SPRAY OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT FILLED TO THE FULL CAPACITY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 06E060000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 05V555000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG W…

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10436038 · 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITY G35 COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BEZELS FOR BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS WERE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS LOOSE AND DID NOT ADJUST PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

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Engine And Engine Cooling
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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10323407 · 89,560 mi

MY 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE CONTROL PANEL FOR OPERATION OF THE A/C, RADIO, ETC. BECAUSE OF THIS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, THE ENGINE THROTTLE IS UNABLE TO BE RESET. IT IDLES AT 1000 RPM AND DOES NOT REDUCE RPMS WHEN SLOWING OR STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES A SHAKING OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THIS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR VEHICLE DO APPEAR ON A RECALL LIST, THE VIN NUMBER IS OUT OF RANGE SO THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *TR

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ODI 10340742 · 85,500 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2003 INFINITI G35 A FEW MONTHS AGO. I BELIEVE I AM THE FOURTH OWNER. IT HAS RUN IMMACULATE UNTIL THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS. FOR SOME REASON THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TAKES ITSELF INTO AUTO MODE AND THE RADIO LIGHTS GO OUT, ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE PANEL THAT CONTROL THE AC FUNCTIONS. I CANNOT USE ANY OF THOSE BUTTONS TO CHANGE ANYTHING. THE RADIO CONTINUES TO WORK AND I CAN STILL USE THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS TO ADJUST THE RADIO, BUT I CAN NO LONGER SEE THE LIGHTS THAT TELL WHAT STATION IT'S ON NOR ADJUST …

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ODI 10464574 · 209,000 mi

ENGINE BECAME INOPERABLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SLIP LIGHT, VDC LIGHT) AT THE TIME. CAR WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED WITH SOME TROUBLE. PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF (STALLING, LOSS OF POWER, STARTING DIFFICULTY) OVER NEXT COUPLE DAYS, ALTHOUGH WARNING LIGHTS NEVER WENT OFF. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILURES & ADVISED THERE WAS A NHTSA SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V455000) FOR THE PROBLEM WITH 2003 G35S, BUT THAT MY VIN WAS …

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ODI 10475711 · 99,800 mi

PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE POWER STEERING ALSO WENT OUT. EVERYTHING ELSE INCLUDING THE ELECTRICAL SEEMED TO STILL WORK. SERVICE ENGINE SOON, "SLIP" AND "VDC OFF" LIGHTS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD IMMEDIATELY. THIS SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 03V455000. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED ME MY VIN WAS NOT WITHIN THE RANGE OF THIS RECALL. SEARCHING ONLINE REVEALS OTHER OWNERS WHOSE VINS ARE NOT WITHIN THE RANGE ALSO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE. IT SEEMS TO ME THIS RECALL SHOULD …

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ODI 10499650 · 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10280176 · 135,000 mi

WELL I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM BELLFLOWER AUTO MART THINKING THAT I BOUGHT A PRETTY DEPENDABLE CAR COME TO FIND OUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AND TOTALED THE CAR, SO NOW THE CAR SHOULD HAVE A SALVAGE TITLE BUT IT DOESNT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, THE DEALER BOUGHT THE WRECKED CAR FROM AUCTION AND REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES AND SOLD IT TO ME AS IF IT WAS NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX REPORT BUT IT UNFORTUNATELY SLIPPED MY MIND AFTER ALL THE PAPER WORK, BUT I WENT THE NEXT DAY TO RETURN THE CAR A…

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ODI 10186583

CAR FIRE.. MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN MY OFFICE PARKING LOT. I NOTICED A BUZZING NOISE IN MY DOOR PANEL WHEN I ROLLED MY WINDOW UP. THIS MAY BE COINCIDENTAL , 15 MINUTES LATER WHILE INSIDE MY OFFICE I NOTICE MY CAR IN FLAMES. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. I HAD NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALLS FOR MY CAR SO SOMETHING IS TERRIBLY WRONG. I WAS NOT INJURED THANK GOD. THE FIRE DEP. SAID THIS WAS THE 2ND INFINITY IN 2 WEEKS THEY HAVE PUT OUT FIRE ON. *JB

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ODI 10207226

2003 INFINITI G35 WITH A RECALL ON THE ENGINE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT HER CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE SYMPTOMS WERE THE SAME. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX IT UNLESS SHE PAID 11,000 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. *KB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN BECAUSE THE PISTON BROKE CAUSING IT TO HIT THE ENGINE WHICH PUT A HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE CONSUMER HAD A USED ENGINE PUT IN THE VEHICLE ON JULY 24, 2006 BUT, ONE YEAR LATER THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WI…

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ODI 10629621 · 139,044 mi

AS I WAS ACCELERATING TO ACCESS HIGHWAY, I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE MY VEHICLE. IT WAS AS IF I WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I KEPT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND IT SLOWLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND SEEMED FINE. A FEW MINUTES LATER WHEN I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR DIED. I PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTARTED AND IT WAS FINE. A FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AS I WAS IN THE CARPOOL LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. CAR WAS RUNNING, WHILE I WAITED AND IT SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. WHEN I RESTARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. I…

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ODI 10436556

I OWN A 2007 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. THE VEHICLE HESITATES/STUTTERS/SURGES WHEN SLOWLY ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THIS MAINLY OCCURS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER A COLD SOAK). THE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE TURNING OR DRIVING FORWARD AND WAS NOTICED AT 5-30 MPH AND RPMS ARE BETWEEN 700-1800. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE FAILURE." THIS IS DANGEROUS AS THE VEHICLE ENGINE SURGE COULD CAUSE A COLLISION. *TR

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ODI 11144920 · 138,225 mi

'TAMARA RECALL' MY RADIO AND COMPLETE COLUMN TO ADJUST AC WENT OUT. THERE WAS A RECAL FOR MY SAME YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE, BUT INFINITI IS SAYING MY VIN ISN'T COVERED. I TOOK THE STEPS TO HAVE THE RECALL MY FIXED BY A LICENSED MECHANIC AND STILL NOTHING WORKS. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD AND THE CAR ONLY BLOWS HEAT. IN CA IT IT STILL VERY HOT RIGHT NOW AND CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE.

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ODI 11377414 · 198,000 mi

05 G35 AUTO SEDAN. GAS GAUGE NOT READING AMOUNT OF GAS CORRECTLY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. WASTED OVER 900$ IN PARTS. NEW AND USED TO TRY AND GET IT FIXED. NOTHING WORKED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, LEVEL SENDER UNITS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 3 TIME. UPSET NHTSA AND MFR. ARE NOT RECALLING TO FIX THIS ISSUES. A LOT OF VEHICLES HAVING SAME LIFE THREATENING PROBLEMS. FOLKS IN FORUMS AND YOUTUBE AND SOCIAL MEDIAS ALL TALKING ABOUT IT, BUT YET NO ONE'S DOING ANYTHING. AFTER THREE TIMES MY CAR STALLED ON ME I HAD ENOUGH, BECAUSE IT'S MATTER OF TIME WHEN THE NEXT…

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ODI 11312127 · 82,500 mi

IGNITION LOCKED - UNABLE TO TURN KEY. INFINITI IS A REAL [XXX] AT $153/HOUR. IS THIS A NATS / NASH UNIT PROBLEM WITH THE SIGNAL, THE ANTENNA OR THE WIRE HARNESS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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ODI 11489067

Twice while driving approximately 70 mph on the freeway, the engine shut off without warning and the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle coasted. There was no shoulder to pull over to. I put it in neutral and it restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft and crank sensor failed. I looked online and saw a recall for the cam shaft and crank sensors for the, 2003 Infiniti G35. However, when I called, I was told that my vin was not included in the recall. The failu…

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ODI 10882276 · 132,000 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON, VDC OFF, AND SLIP LIGHTS ALL COME ON FROM START UP OF VEHICLE. ENGINE BOGS A LOT, SPECIALLY WHEN SLIGHTLY MORE AGRESIVE ACCELERATION. I CHANGED HID WIRE BY PULLING OUT THE HEADLIGHT UNIT AND THE NEXT TIME I DROVE IT THIS HAPPENED.

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ODI 11019461

I OWN A 2005 G35 COUPE AND STARTED NOTICING THAT THE MOTOR IS BURNING A LOT OF OIL. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT MY YEAR OF CAR HAS PROBLEMS WITH OIL CONSUMPTION. SO I CALLED MY LOCAL INFINITY AND THEY SAID THAT THEY CAN PERFORM THE TEST BUT IF I WANT TO FIX IT, ILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET. IS THAT RIGHT? ARE THEY SUPPOSE TO FIX IT? IS IT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL?

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ODI 11042896 · 113 mi

THE CAR WON'T BACK UP WHEN IT'S ON REVERSE, SOMETIMES IT WON'T MOVE AT ALL EVEN WHEN IT'S ON DRIVE.

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ODI 11089754 · 70,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD OF THE COUPE 2005 INFINITI G35 IS MELTING AND BECOMES STICKY REGARDLESS OF CLEANING. TODAY I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAS BECOME CRACKED AND COMPROMISED, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN AIRBAG ISSUE DOWN THE LINE. ASIDE, FROM THE AIRBAG, I BELIEVE THIS MATERIALS COULD BE HAZARDOUS AS THEY MUST BE OF LOW QUALITY TO "MELT" WHEN IT ISN'T IN MUCH SUNLIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS ALWAYS GARAGED EVERY DAY AND HAS ONLY AROUND 70000 MILES. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD. UPON LOOKING AT FORUM AND PICTURES FROM OTHER INFIN…

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ODI 11180834

AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ON DRIVERS SIDE. HORN QUIT WORKING A YEAR AGO AND INFINITY DEALERSHIP IN TULSA OKLA ALWAYS CHECKS ON THE MAINTENANCE FORM THAT THE HORN WORKS.... I GET THE CAR SERVICED AT JACKIE COOPER INFINITY, TULSA OKLA.EACH TIME THE OIL NEEDS CHANGING. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE SERVICE MGR. SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THERE'S NO RECALL ON MY CAR. BUT RECALL WEBSITE SAYS DIFFERENT. I JUST WANT THE TRUTH.

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ODI 10186583

CAR FIRE.. MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN MY OFFICE PARKING LOT. I NOTICED A BUZZING NOISE IN MY DOOR PANEL WHEN I ROLLED MY WINDOW UP. THIS MAY BE COINCIDENTAL , 15 MINUTES LATER WHILE INSIDE MY OFFICE I NOTICE MY CAR IN FLAMES. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. I HAD NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALLS FOR MY CAR SO SOMETHING IS TERRIBLY WRONG. I WAS NOT INJURED THANK GOD. THE FIRE DEP. SAID THIS WAS THE 2ND INFINITY IN 2 WEEKS THEY HAVE PUT OUT FIRE ON. *JB

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ODI 10717621 · 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 INFINITI G35 COUPE. IN AUGUST 2013, WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF I-95 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE POWER STEERING WAS OUT AS WELL BUT I WAS ABLE TO PULL MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS AND WAS TOWED TO THE A REPAIR FACILITY. THEY WERE ABLE TO START THE CAR WITH NEXT MORNING WITHOUT ISSUE. RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND NO CODE WAS INDICATED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. IN JULY 2014, WHILE INCREASING …

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Seats
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ODI 10259398 · 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELDING JOINT WAS COMING APART AND DAMAGING THE BASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE BASE WAS UNSAFE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 46,000. THE CONSUMER STATED IN JANUARY 20009, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BEGAN TO ROCK BACK FORTH WHENEVER HE ACCELERATED FROM A COMPLETE STOP. AT FIRST, THE RO…

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ODI 10441481

1) FAILURE OF THE A/C AND AUDIO CONTROLLER - AUDIO CIRCUIT BOARD ISSUE 2) DRIVER POWER SEAT DOESN'T WORK - ISSUE WITH TRACK MOTORS AND TRAILS 3) CD CHANGER STOPPED WORKING WITH CD STUCK IN THE PLAYER. *TR

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ODI 11075344 · 140,000 mi

MY CAR SEAT MOVED ALL THE FORWARD WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN DENVER METRO'BENCH AND BACK SUPPORT BOTH PUSHED ME A FEW INCHES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAD TO MOVE MY LEG WITH MY HAND TO REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL. ONE WEEK LATER, MY CAR HORN BEGAN BEEPING AND WOULD NOT STOP WHILE DRIVING. MY VDC AND BRAKE LIGHTS NOW STAY ON CONSTANTLY BECAUSE THE ANTI SKID DOES NOT WORK'I ALMOST WRECKED ON A SNOWY HIGHWAY. THE FRONT TIRES WEAR EXPONENTIALLY FASTER THAN THE BACK TIRES. I HAD BLOWOUTS TWO SEPARATE TIMES ON THE INTERSTATE. THE FRONT WINDOWS ARE NOW GLUE…

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ODI 10596789 · 87,001 mi

CAM SHAFT SENSOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING IT WAS THAT. REPLACED BOTH SENSORS COSTING $150 FOR AUTOZONE PARTS LIGHT STILL ON. READ THAT SOME HAD SUCCESS UNPLUGGING BATTERY FOR 24 HOURS AND FILLING THE OIL UP.....SMH SAD SEAT SLIDES FORWARD WHEN BREAKING ABOUT 4". *TR

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ODI 11692319 · 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another…

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ODI 11278577 · 119,000 mi

MY CAR IS BURNED TO MUCH OIL I HAVE OIL CONSUMPTION

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ODI 10762884 · 117,000 mi

AIR BAG SENSOR IS NOT WORKING AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINS BLINKING DRIVER SEATS MOTOR NOT WORKING

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ODI 10386191 · 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V175000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HARNESS TENSIONER WAS OFF TRACK AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000. UPDATED 05/04/11 *BF

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ODI 10537835

A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED ON 7-12-10 INDICATING A POTENTIAL HAZARD FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT TO ACTIVATE UPON A CRASH. APPARENTLY A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED BY NISSAN/INFINITY AND WAS CARRIED OUT ON THE VEHICLE IN 2011. SUBSEQUENT TO THAT REPAIR I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ITS 2ND OWNER AND IN APPROXIMATELY JULY 2013 THE SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED. THIS NECESSITATED MY VISIT TO THE INFINITY DEALER TO BOTH DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. AGAIN A REMEDY WAS IDENTIFIED BY NISSAN/INFINITY BUT THE REMEDY HAD CHANGED FROM T…

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ODI 10436038 · 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITY G35 COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BEZELS FOR BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS WERE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS LOOSE AND DID NOT ADJUST PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

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ODI 10207226

2003 INFINITI G35 WITH A RECALL ON THE ENGINE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT HER CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE SYMPTOMS WERE THE SAME. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX IT UNLESS SHE PAID 11,000 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. *KB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN BECAUSE THE PISTON BROKE CAUSING IT TO HIT THE ENGINE WHICH PUT A HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE CONSUMER HAD A USED ENGINE PUT IN THE VEHICLE ON JULY 24, 2006 BUT, ONE YEAR LATER THE ENGINE FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WI…

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ODI 10611066 · 113,000 mi

DRIVING 70 MILE IN FWY MY CAR ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF COMPLETELY I ALMOST DIED OUT THERE BECAUSE OF CARS BEHIND ME. I CALMLY CHANGED STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT SIDE OF FWY WITH LEFT OVER SPEED AFTER 5 OF VEHICLE BEHIND ME ALMOST CRASHED ME AND EACH OTHER. TURN OFF ENGINE AND STARTED ENGINE FEW TIME AND IT WORKED SO I SENT MY CAR TO SHOP AND THEY SAID IT'S A 2 OF SENSOR PROB. AND WHILE HE WAS MOVING MY CAR, DRIVER SIDE SEAT SWITCH BUTTON WAS ON FIRE! FIRE! WHAT IS GOING ON. I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OUT THERE IF NOT FOR GOD. I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPL…

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ODI 10616591 · 103,000 mi

I HAD PULLED UP TO DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT THE BANK AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN I FINISHED MY TRANSACTION I TRIED TO PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T MOVE. I FINALLY SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE SHIFTER WORKED. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE. IT IS INTERMITTENT. I ALSO HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FLASHING AND HOPE THEY WILL INCLUDE MY VIN # IN THE RECALL BUT THEY HAVEN'T SO FAR. EVEN IN THE EXPANDED RECAL…

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ODI 10641022 · 139,000 mi

HELLO I PURCHASED A 2004 INFINITI G35 SEDAN FROM STAR MAX IN ORLANDO FL EAST COLONIAL DRIVE I'VE ONLY HAD IT 3 DAYS TOPS , FIRST OF ALL I LEFT AND THE GAS GAUGE ISN'T WORKING OR THE SPEEDOMETER , ALSO MY RADIO KEEPS GOING IN AND OUT MY LEFT WINDOW SEEMS TO GO UP AND DOWN WHEN IT WANTS TOO, MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS ON AND MY CARS MAKING A VERY FUNNY ROARING NOISE IN THE BACK. ALSO WHEN I GO TO MAKE TURNS ,MY WHEEL JUST KEEPS TURNING ON ITS OWN AND HARD TO TURN BACK STRAIGHT IT LOCKS UP . AND I BELIEVE THERE MAY BE A FUEL PUMP ISSUE AS WELL I'VE S…

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ODI 10723103 · 161,000 mi

I'M ASTOUNDINGLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND 2004 G35 I'VE OWNED AND THE FIRST ONE I PURCHASED BRAND NEW, OWNED 9 YEARS, DROVE 230,000 MILES AND HAD NONE OF THESE ISSUES/FAILURES WHEN IT WAS SOLD TO A HAPPY NEW OWNER ... ALTHOUGH IT WAS A G35X. THIS IS HOW I KNOW THESE ARE IN FACT FAILURES/DEFECTS IN THIS SECOND ONE. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY RECENT DAMAGE OR KNOWN PROBLEMS, YET THE LAST FEW DAYS EVERY TIME IT HAS BEEN STARTED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS REMAINING LIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME BEFO…

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ODI 10629621 · 139,044 mi

AS I WAS ACCELERATING TO ACCESS HIGHWAY, I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE MY VEHICLE. IT WAS AS IF I WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I KEPT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND IT SLOWLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND SEEMED FINE. A FEW MINUTES LATER WHEN I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR DIED. I PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTARTED AND IT WAS FINE. A FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AS I WAS IN THE CARPOOL LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. CAR WAS RUNNING, WHILE I WAITED AND IT SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. WHEN I RESTARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. I…

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ODI 10508863 · 1,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS A BAD CASE OF AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION. SINCE IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST 9 YEARS, I'VE GOTTEN FAMILIAR WITH THE SYMPTONS. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS THE CAR WILL SIMPLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AND ALL OF THEM OCCUR WHEN BRAKING: 1) WHILE SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE AND FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY JUST REV UP TO 4 OR 5 THOUSAND RPM. 2) SAME AS ABOVE BUT ACCELERATION CAN BE CAUSED BY PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. 3) EXITING FREEWAY AND BRAKING, THE ENGINE WILL REMAIN AT THE SA…

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ODI 10512815 · 61,000 mi

I WAS ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND I LOST ENGINE POWER AS WELL AS POWER STEERING. ALL ENGINE LIGHTS TURNED ON. I LOOKED THIS UP, AND IT SEEMS LIKE MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SO THERE WAS RECALL ON THE INFINITI G35 SEDAN, BUT INTERESTINGLY NOT ON THE COUPE. THE RECALL IS REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR. I HAD MY CAR TOWED AFTERWARDS TO MY MECHANIC AND HE VERIFIED THE PROBLEM WAS THIS SENSOR AS WELL. THIS CAR FAILURE WAS VERY SUDDEN AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR

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ODI 10616591 · 103,000 mi

I HAD PULLED UP TO DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT THE BANK AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN I FINISHED MY TRANSACTION I TRIED TO PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULDN'T MOVE. I FINALLY SHUT MY CAR OFF AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE SHIFTER WORKED. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AND TRIED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE. IT IS INTERMITTENT. I ALSO HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FLASHING AND HOPE THEY WILL INCLUDE MY VIN # IN THE RECALL BUT THEY HAVEN'T SO FAR. EVEN IN THE EXPANDED RECAL…

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ODI 10644599 · 138,000 mi

CAR ACCELERATED AFTER COMING TO A STANDSTILL IN PARKING BAY RAN OVER CURB HIT A TREE. AND WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT. *TR

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ODI 10723103 · 161,000 mi

I'M ASTOUNDINGLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND 2004 G35 I'VE OWNED AND THE FIRST ONE I PURCHASED BRAND NEW, OWNED 9 YEARS, DROVE 230,000 MILES AND HAD NONE OF THESE ISSUES/FAILURES WHEN IT WAS SOLD TO A HAPPY NEW OWNER ... ALTHOUGH IT WAS A G35X. THIS IS HOW I KNOW THESE ARE IN FACT FAILURES/DEFECTS IN THIS SECOND ONE. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY RECENT DAMAGE OR KNOWN PROBLEMS, YET THE LAST FEW DAYS EVERY TIME IT HAS BEEN STARTED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS REMAINING LIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME BEFO…

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ODI 10629621 · 139,044 mi

AS I WAS ACCELERATING TO ACCESS HIGHWAY, I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE MY VEHICLE. IT WAS AS IF I WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I KEPT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND IT SLOWLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND SEEMED FINE. A FEW MINUTES LATER WHEN I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR DIED. I PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTARTED AND IT WAS FINE. A FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AS I WAS IN THE CARPOOL LINE AT MY DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL. CAR WAS RUNNING, WHILE I WAITED AND IT SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. WHEN I RESTARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. I…

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ODI 10436556

I OWN A 2007 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. THE VEHICLE HESITATES/STUTTERS/SURGES WHEN SLOWLY ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THIS MAINLY OCCURS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER A COLD SOAK). THE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE TURNING OR DRIVING FORWARD AND WAS NOTICED AT 5-30 MPH AND RPMS ARE BETWEEN 700-1800. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE FAILURE." THIS IS DANGEROUS AS THE VEHICLE ENGINE SURGE COULD CAUSE A COLLISION. *TR

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ODI 10717621 · 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 INFINITI G35 COUPE. IN AUGUST 2013, WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF I-95 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE POWER STEERING WAS OUT AS WELL BUT I WAS ABLE TO PULL MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS AND WAS TOWED TO THE A REPAIR FACILITY. THEY WERE ABLE TO START THE CAR WITH NEXT MORNING WITHOUT ISSUE. RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND NO CODE WAS INDICATED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. IN JULY 2014, WHILE INCREASING …

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ODI 10611066 · 113,000 mi

DRIVING 70 MILE IN FWY MY CAR ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF COMPLETELY I ALMOST DIED OUT THERE BECAUSE OF CARS BEHIND ME. I CALMLY CHANGED STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT SIDE OF FWY WITH LEFT OVER SPEED AFTER 5 OF VEHICLE BEHIND ME ALMOST CRASHED ME AND EACH OTHER. TURN OFF ENGINE AND STARTED ENGINE FEW TIME AND IT WORKED SO I SENT MY CAR TO SHOP AND THEY SAID IT'S A 2 OF SENSOR PROB. AND WHILE HE WAS MOVING MY CAR, DRIVER SIDE SEAT SWITCH BUTTON WAS ON FIRE! FIRE! WHAT IS GOING ON. I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OUT THERE IF NOT FOR GOD. I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPL…

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Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

8 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

164 mentions · 12.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 109,985 mi (145 usable records).

ODI 10065465

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE TURNED 360 DEGREES, CROSSED THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC AND COLLIDED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. *PH DRIVER HAS NO INPUT FROM SLIP LIGHT AND VDC LIGHT. ENGINE ALSO STALLED. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VDC FAILED BUT CHANGED ITS DECISION SAYING THAT BRAKES AREN'T USED BY THE VDC. HOWEVER, CONSUMER THINKS THAT BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE VDC, AS STATED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. *LA

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ODI 10073047 · 20,100 mi

2003 INFINITI G35 WAS TURNING INTO PARKING STALL AT ABOUT 5 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TOUCHED. BRAKES WERE NOT USED WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO STOP THE CAR. CAR JUMPED CURB, TRAVELED FIFTY FEET AND HIT A TREE.*AK

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ODI 10190393 · 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS DIFFICULTY STARTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 51,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

126 mentions · 9.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 96,716 mi (112 usable records).

ODI 10204769 · 45,829 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAM SENSOR FAILED AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,533 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,829. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07

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ODI 10231343 · 123,000 mi

2003 INFINITI G35- TEMPORARY LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING (UP TO 3 SECONDS) FOLLOWED BY "SLIP" AND VRC WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. POWER THEN USUALLY RESUMES WITH THESE LIGHTS STAYING ON. NEAR ACCIDENT IN ONE EVENT WHILE PASSING TRUCK. MY MECHANIC INDICATES BOTH CAM SENSORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. INDICATES THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN NISSAN SENTRAS THAT HAD A RECALL. I CONTACTED INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS- THEY INDICATED NO RECALL ON MY MODEL. *TR

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ODI 10233445 · 90,329 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED,THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE AND VDC WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, ACCOMPANIED BY A RATTLING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS, WHICH EXCEEDED $400. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

54 mentions · 4.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 51,000 mi (47 usable records).

ODI 10478654 · 161,000 mi

DURING MY EVENING DRIVE HOME ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY / TOLL ROAD I SMELLED A STRONG PUNGENT BURNT OIL SMELL THRU THE AIR VENTS. AS I WAS AT THE END OF MY COMMUTE I PARKED THE CAR AND NOTED OIL DRIPPING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AREA OF THE CAR. AFTER IT COOLED OFF I TRACED THE LEAK TO A POWER STEERING LINE UP HIGH AT THE BULKHEAD. I PULLED THE OUTER CHAFE GUARD BACK AND ADDITIONAL POWER STEERING FLUID POURED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE RIGHT SIDE BULKHEAD AREA WAS SOAKED IN POWER STEERING FLUID. THE ENTIRE AREA WAS BATHED IN FLUID HOWEVER THE OUTER CHAFE GU…

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ODI 10221124 · 98,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF TOWN 200KM AWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY OIL LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SO I STOP AT A GAS STATION AND BUY ONE QUART OF OIL(FULL SYNTHETIC) THEN I CHECK MY DIPSTIK AND I NEEDED MORE I USED ALMOST 3 QUARTS OF OIL AND ON MY WAY BACK HOME THE SAME THING HAPPENED SO I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY LEAKS NOTHING WAS FOUND AND HAD TO PAY TO HAVE ENGINE LIGHT SHUT OFF I ALSO WENT ON INFINITI FORUMS AND ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I AM I CONTACTED INFINITI AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING …

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ODI 10255880 · 86,215 mi

MY 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN HAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. EVERYTIME I DO AN OIL CHANGE, ABOUT 1000 TO 1200 MILES I CHECK MY OIL DIP STICK. IT IS HALF WAY BELOW THE FULL MARK. I HAVE REPEATED DONE THIS PROCEDURE OVER 10 TIMES ALREADY AND HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH INFINITI AND NISSAN. *TR

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Brake response concerns

40 mentions · 3.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 34,000 mi (33 usable records).

ODI 10025896 · 100 mi

BOUGHT MY INFINITI G35 IN MAY OF 2002, EVER SINCE DAY ONE, THE DRIVER'S SEATS SEEMS TO BE MOVING, ROCKING DURING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING.. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON A LOT OF G35'S. DEALER'S AND INFINITI HAS NOT RELESASE A FIX THAT WORKS YET AFTER A YEAR... I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM, BECAUSE TWICE MY FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING BRAKING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT..... THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH LIFE OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WHERE THEY MIGHT FAIL PREMATURELY... MOST DRIVERS OF TH…

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ODI 10028455 · 6,700 mi

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON INFINITY G35 CAUSE A PULSATING ACTION AND ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. INFINITY CORPORATE WILL NOT LET THE DEALER REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS, DESPITE A PUBLIC OUTCRY FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE. MOREOVER, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. INFINITY CORPORATE DID ALLOW THE DEALER TO REPLACE THIS UNDER RECALL R3011.*AK

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ODI 10034392 · 3,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH FEET DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND AIR CONDITIONER IS ON, VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE DEPRESSED VERY HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. CAUSE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION IS UNDETERMINED.*AK

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Steering assistance concerns

27 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 83,000 mi (26 usable records).

ODI 10478654 · 161,000 mi

DURING MY EVENING DRIVE HOME ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY / TOLL ROAD I SMELLED A STRONG PUNGENT BURNT OIL SMELL THRU THE AIR VENTS. AS I WAS AT THE END OF MY COMMUTE I PARKED THE CAR AND NOTED OIL DRIPPING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AREA OF THE CAR. AFTER IT COOLED OFF I TRACED THE LEAK TO A POWER STEERING LINE UP HIGH AT THE BULKHEAD. I PULLED THE OUTER CHAFE GUARD BACK AND ADDITIONAL POWER STEERING FLUID POURED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE RIGHT SIDE BULKHEAD AREA WAS SOAKED IN POWER STEERING FLUID. THE ENTIRE AREA WAS BATHED IN FLUID HOWEVER THE OUTER CHAFE GU…

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ODI 10250248 · 64,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE SLOW TO START AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY STALL, PARTICULARLY ON THE HIGHWAY. SOMETIMES, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. MOST TIMES AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WOULD BE ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE VEHICLE. A SERVICE MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFAC…

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ODI 10353532 · 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY STALL OUT AT 50 MPH+ AND CONTROL OF POWER STEERING WOULD BE LOST (BATTERY LIGHT & VDC LIGHT WOULD COME ON DASH), RENDERING THE VEHICLE A DANGEROUSLY FAST MOVING LEAD SLED. POWER TO THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. MANY TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY PROBLEM YIELDED NO EXPLANATION OR FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. AFTER CONDUCTING MY OWN RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT WAS FINALLY DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTIONING CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. THE SENSOR WOULD GET TOO HOT AND SHUT DOWN, CAUSING THE L…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

18 mentions · 1.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 75,000 mi (15 usable records).

ODI 10275358 · 64,733 mi

I HAVE A G35 2003 AND HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIO 28041-AM883 CIRCUIT BOARD ON 5/10/07 (IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME). ALSO, WHEN I WAS TRAVELING UP NORTH THE CAR WOULD NOT START LAST WINTER I TOOK IT TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE RADIO - CHARGE THE BATTERY - AND IT WORKS FINE NOW. TODAY 06/30/09 I AM HAVING EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM AS I DID IN 2007 - THE AIR IS RUNNING A FULL BLAST AND I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT OR MY RADIO. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE AND INFINITI IS WILL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS ARE ALL THE DEALER…

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ODI 10422336

1- BATTERY DRAINED EVERY OTHER DAY. 2- IF THE INFINITI G35- 2003- IS NOT IN USE FOR 1DAY THE BATTERY DIED. 3- I CHANGE THE BATTERY 4TIMES IN PAST 8 MONTH!! 4- THE AC GOES TO MAX AND I CAN NOT TURN IT OFF, I WAS TOLD THIS IS DUE TO THE WIERING AND THAT IS WHY THE RADIO DOESNT WORK EITHER 5- IF THIS IS DUE TO THE WIERING I AM AFRAID THAT IT MIGHT CAUSE FIRE. 6- BESIDE THE WIERING ISSUE, UNSTOPABLE AC, BATTERY DRAINAGE EVERY OTHER DAY ARE HEALTH ISSUE RELATED SINCE I HAVE ALLERGIES AND IT CAUSE EYE TEARS AND I CANT SEE PROPERLY WHILE I DRIVE …

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ODI 10424007 · 55,000 mi

THE RADIO SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS DUE TO COLD SOLDER JOIN ON RADIO CIRCUIT BOARD. OTHER ENGINE FUNCTIONS AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS ARE ROUTED THROUGH THE RADIO CIRCUIT BOARD SO WHEN THIS FAILS, IT PRESENTS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. WHEN THE RADIO SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER IS SET TO MAXIMUM SETTING. ALSO IN SOME CASES, THE MALFUNCTIONING RADIO RESULTS IN BATTERY DRAIN. INFINITI PREVIOUSLY ISSUED A RECALL BUT THE REPAIRED RADIOS ALSO EXHIBIT THE SAME DEFECT. I HAVE CONTACTED INFINITI AND THEY DECLINE ANY R…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

13 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 60,989 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 10182222

COPY OF WHAT I SENT TO INFINITI VIA INFINITI.COM: MY 2003 INFINITI G35 HAS BEEN INTO THE ORLANDO INFINITI DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. IN THE LAST TRIP IT WAS AT THE DEALER FOR EIGHTEEN (18) DAYS AND THE ISSUE IS STILL UNRESOLVED. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, JOHN, I WAS TOLD THAT HE CALLED INFINITI TECHNICAL SUPPORT WHO STATED THAT THE PROBLEM IS CONSIDERED NORMAL OPERATION. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES A TRANSMISSION JERK AT AROUND 40 MPH IS NORMAL, AS I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN A VEHICLE THAT HAS DONE TH…

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ODI 10259889 · 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 45,000 MILES. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE VEHICLE AND WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT WOULD JOLT AND JERK ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE ASSUMED THAT THE REPAIRS COULD BE MADE UNDER THE EXTENDED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT INCLUDE THE FLY WHEEL OR THE CLUTCH COMPONENT OF THE TRANSMISSION. …

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ODI 10282965 · 68,456 mi

2003 INIFINITI G35 SEDAN LURCHES FORWARD WHEN CAR IS STOPPED. THE CAR ACCELERATES UNTIL BRAKES ARE SEVERELY DEPRESSED. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT STOP SIGNS, STOP LIGHTS AND IN MY GARAGE. THIS PROBLEM IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE. MY CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO THIS ISSUE. *TR

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

7 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 115,551 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10893905 · 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY REFUEL. THE CHECK ENGINE, THE VDC, AND THE SLIP WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUF…

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ODI 11291708 · 170,000 mi

FIRST OFF I'M CONFUSED BY THE RECALL INFORMATION .I HATE HAVING TO GUESS BUT IT'S REALLY UNCLEAR IF THE REPORT MEANS THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR THAT THEY HAVE BEEN FIXED AALLREADY.I'M NOT ORIGINAL OWNER , I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAVE NOTICED TERRIBLE GASOLINE SMELL AND LEAKAGE..I LOOKED THIS UP AND IT APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A RECALL ABOUT..I DONT KNOW IF THIS HAS BEEN FIXED BUT I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR WITH THIS PROBLEM IN 30+ YEARS OF DRIVING ..AND IF IT HAS BEEN FIXED ITS OBVIOUSLY LEAKING AGAIN BECAUSE YOU CAN SEE IT O…

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ODI 10322661 · 17,000 mi

I WAS FILLING GAS ON MY 2004 INFINITI G35 COUPE. AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK ($35 WORTH), I STARTED DRIVING OFF ONLY TO BE STOPPED BY ANOTHER DRIVER 100 FEET AWAY FROMTHE GAS STATION. THE DRIVER STOPPED ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT MY CAR WAS LEAKING GAS. AFTER LOOKING AT IT, GAS WAS JUST POURING FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR, IN LESS THAN MINUTES MY GAS TANK WAS EMPTY AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, I READ THAT THERE ARE RECALLS ON THE 2004 INIFNITI G35 (FUEL LEAKAGE PROBLEMS). HOWEVER, AFTER CALLING INIFINITY, THEY WILL NOT A…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b