2003 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
47% of complaints: engine — 44 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20171108
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, 20120625
25% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 23 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20120411
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, 20120409
14% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 8 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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 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.
Campaign 15V226000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 16V349000 — 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
2003 Infiniti I35 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (44 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V287000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V226000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V349000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.