MYRModel Year Report

2002 Infiniti I35

○ Not enough data
2002 Infiniti I35
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:10.597Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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
70
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 70 complaints 2002 70 2003: 93 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004
2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 70 complaints 2002 70 2003: 93 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004
2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 70 complaints 2002 70 2003: 93 complaints 2003 2004: 35 complaints 2004

2002: 70 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20012
200270
200393
200435

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Air bags

17% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I own a 2002 Infiniti I35. While I was driving at approximately 35 miles per hour, making a left turn, I was hit on the rear driver's side (T-boned). Non of my air bags deployed and I was severely injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-05

Also filed under Engine and power train

Consumer states the vehicle at a stand still and was struck by a streetcar. The driver door was hit and none of the air bags deployed in the vehicle. The dealer was notified. Please provide more information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-15

Takata recall my air inflats by themselves

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-03

Suspension

17% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing front and shock absorber.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Front end pulls dangerously & powerful to one side or another, front end play freely and uncontrollable. Door locks automatically with my keys in car, front dash electrical jumps around, when I press the gas pedal nothing happens.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-29

Also filed under Electrical system

Engine

16% · 11 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. The contact stated while driving 70–75 MPH on the freeway, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. Additionally, while driving on another occasion, the vehicle shut off but restarted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-22

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and traction control system

The tcs off and slip lights after a noticeable miss while accelerating, the vehicle fails to accelerate when the accelerator pedal is depressed, and then the vehicle stalls, regardless of traveling speed, resulting in total loss of power steering...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-09

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Vehicle speed control

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

When pressing gfas pedal front end pulls strongly and dagerously to one side or another. Front end palys freely, shaes, vibrate, woble and steps with a very rough and uncontrolable drive. Brakes in speed higher that 30 doesn't stop car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-15

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2002-03-11Vehicle speed control02V043000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with an electronic throttle control system, the stopper for the accelerator pedal will prevent excessive movement of the accelerator position sensor. If the…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new accelerator pedal stopper. Owner notification began March 11, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2002-07-29Suspension02V146000 On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (Lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    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 →

  4. R
    2015-06-15Air bags15V287000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2020-02-12Air bags20V008000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Infiniti I35 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V043000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 02V146000 · Suspension
  • Recall 03V455000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 15V287000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Infiniti I35 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Infiniti I35?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Infiniti I35 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.