2004 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
- 35
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 35 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Air bags
34% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The red airbag light on the instrument panel IS on. I have taken the car to the infinity dealer and they say a sensor is out and would be $800 to $1000 to repair. It seems the airbag system should be warranted as long as the car is registered.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-08
The steering wheel is hard to turn and it makes a weird noise when turning it. And I have gotten things sent to me about the airbags being…
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-24
Engine
14% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Infiniti I35. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure recurred twice.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-22
Electrical system
14% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Engine stopped running without warning. Lost all power while driving on the road. Service engine light soon came on along with several other warning lights, engine would not restart readily and then stalled again without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-03
Engine and engine cooling
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing crankcase (pcv).
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Infiniti I35. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH the vehicle stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-13
Vehicle speed control
6% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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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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2015-06-16Air 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.
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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.
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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
2004 Infiniti I35 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V226000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Infiniti I35?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti I35 have?
- 3 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.