2003 Infiniti G35 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (120) · Engine And Engine Cooling (48) · Engine (47)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
417 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2011-06-24 · campaign 11E024000 · 199 vehicles
Defect: ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2003-2006 NISSAN 350Z AND INFINITI G35 VEHICLES. THE SX: K70358-01 CLUTCH KIT CONTAINS AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC.
Risk: AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY ON THE INITIAL START-UP, IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FAILS TO USE THE SERVICE BRAKES WHILE THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED. UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Fix: ZF SERVICE NOTIFY WHOLESALERS TO RETURN ANY AFFECTED CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES STILL IN INVENTORY FOR FREE REPLACEMENT KITS. THIS CONDITION WILL CORRECT ITSELF AFTER THE FIRST START-UP AND USAGE OF THE CLUTCH KIT. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH ITS PERFORMANCE, ZF SERVICES WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER FOR THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT CLUTCH KIT AND A REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR ITS INSTALLATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZF SERVICES AT 1-800-321-0784 EXT. 6748
Service bulletins (140)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB13-007I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-29 · ITB09-039K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility 2023-02-27 · ITB13-007H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 140 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-10 · Air Bags“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.…”
2025-08-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2024-11-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2024-10-01 · Exterior Lighting“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…”
2023-08-30 · Electrical System“the ignition switch will not return to selection 3 after cranking.…”
2023-08-18 · Engine“the car engine cuts off / stalls while driving. this has happened multiple times. when driving on highway, the engine stops running, the car loses all power, and it is very difficult to restart the car. i had the car inspected and the local mechanic stated the crankshaft sensor/ camshaft censor is not working properly and he believed this was on re…”
2023-04-26 · Power Train · 98,515 mi“the contact owns a 2003 infiniti. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the accelerator pedal was depressed, the transmission lever shifted inadvertently into neutral(n) for several few seconds and then remained in drive(d). the contact stated that the check engine, automatic transmission, and abs warning lights were illumina…”
2022-11-18 · Electrical System“complete center console not working. stuck on auto a/c with no way to defrost windshield and it was raining. no modes work, no cd, no radio, no heat, no defrost- front or rear. i have already had this happen before, replaced motherboard and it cost me 1200.00 and that was in 2011. now it has happened again. this is very unsafe. i had my children wi…”
2022-10-13 · Unknown Or Other“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 …”
2021-08-06 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unavailable.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.