MYRModel Year Report

2003 Infiniti G35

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2003 Infiniti G35
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
533
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 533 complaints 2003 533 2004: 244 complaints 2004 2005: 215 complaints 2005 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 114 complaints 2007 2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 533 complaints 2003 533 2004: 244 complaints 2004 2005: 215 complaints 2005 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 114 complaints 2007 2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 533 complaints 2003 533 2004: 244 complaints 2004 2005: 215 complaints 2005 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 114 complaints 2007 2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2003: 533 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20023
2003533
2004244
2005215
2006145
2007114
200895
20092

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

41% · 221 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The charger port had some sort of malfunction and my car was burned to the frame. It was parked in my drive way and had been since 8:00 p.m police officers where coming in my front door at around 2:00 a.m. My car was engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-19

The radio will turn off by itself and turn back on a few seconds later. All of the buttons in the center console become inoperable. The a/c controls also become inoperable and turns on by itself.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-03

Also filed under Visibility and structure

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-21

Visibility

13% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system and power window devices and controls.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

13% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Engine

12% · 62 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-21

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2002-10-07Fuel system, gasoline02V245000 On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel hose connection for the outlet of the fuel pump which is located at the top of the fuel tank may not have been properly attached when the vehicle was…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, properly attach the fuel hose to the fuel pump. Owner notification is expected to begin October 7, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2003Complaint volume 533 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2003-01-20Exterior lighting02V331000 Certain sedans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." In the assembly of the headlamps, it is…

    Remedy: Dealers will install the missing tamperproof caps on the headlamp assemblies. Owner notification began January 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2003-06-23Exterior lighting03V200000 On certain sedan and coupe model vehicles, the brake stop lamp switch may malfunction.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. Owner notification began on June 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

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    2003-12-22Engine and engine cooling03V455000 On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(S), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(S). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01V357, are…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-02-27Fuel system, gasoline05V555000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on February 27, 2006, for Nissan owners, and on March 13, 2006, for Infiniti owners. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or…

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2011-07-13Power train11E024000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Infiniti G35 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 221 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 71 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 67 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V245000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 02V331000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 03V200000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 03V455000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 05V555000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 11E024000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Infiniti G35 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Infiniti G35 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti G35?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Infiniti G35 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.