2002 Infiniti I35
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 35 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
17% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
CRASH INJURYShow 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, 20150405
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. MR
NHTSA ODI report, 20021015
TAKATA RECALL MY AIR INFLATS BY THEMSELVES
NHTSA ODI report, 20171103
17% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and shock absorber.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow 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, 20030529
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. The contact stated while driving 70â75 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, 20240822
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, 20190209
Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow 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, 20020415
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 DRI
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 REC
Campaign 02V043000 — check if this car was fixed
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 UP
Campaign 02V146000 — check if this car was fixed
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 T
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 A
Campaign 03V455000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 15V287000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 20V008000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2002 Infiniti I35 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 02V043000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V146000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V287000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.