MYRModel Year Report

2003 Infiniti I35

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2003 Infiniti I35
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:53.102Z

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
93
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2003: 93 complaints

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YearComplaints
20012
200270
200393
200435

Known problem areas

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

Engine

47% · 44 reports
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My vehicles crank/cam sensor I believe has gone bad. I was driving on a city street, the car was driving fine and it was like the engine shut off but it was not I could drive 1 MPH, and car would not rev up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08

Tl* the contact owns 2003 Infiniti I35. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was not acclerating at the time of the stalling.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-25

Engine and engine cooling

30% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Infiniti I35. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times with the illumination of the check engine warning light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-11

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Infiniti I35. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the vehicle stalled a second time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-09

Electrical system

14% · 13 reports

Vehicle speed control

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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While driving 30 MPH steering pulled to the right. Consumer applyied the brakes, however the vehicle accelerated. As a result, consumer lost control. No impact reported.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-20

Electronic stability control (esc)

9% · 8 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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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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    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    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 →

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    2015-06-16Air bags15V226000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-12-19Air bags16V349000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Infiniti I35 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V455000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 15V287000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V226000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Infiniti I35?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 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.