infiniti g35 coupe 2004 Complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

plastic separation trim inside head light assembly (both driver & passenger side) that separates the upper from the lower headlamp is cracking. the crack is getting progressively larger. if the crack progresses it will cause the plastic to completely separate and broken piece will block the light beam.

Reported in: SEVERN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E24M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on their own, with the engine shut off, the windows will both power down. this will occur minutes or hours after the engine is shut down and the car is locked. i was told their is a short to the car body, most likely caused water corroding the power window circuit assembly located at the doors.

Reported in: CAREFREE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E74M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe. the contact smells a strong odor of gasoline after the ignition was started. in addition, she must refill the gasoline in her vehicle every two days. after filling the fuel tank, she noticed that the fuel indicator was illuminated after two days. a mechanic stated that there appeared to be an issue with the gasoline system. through online research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 05v555000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included. she feels that the vehicle needs to be repaired under the recall because she is experiencing the same failures. the current and failure mileages were 56,000.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E24M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

evidently there are a lot of problems with the throttle bodies on infiniti g35 models. i own a 2004 infiniti g35 which i purchased new in june of 2004. i have 61, 300 miles on the car. my throttle body just broke and according to the forums this happens frequently and is only covered by manufacturer's warranty for 4 years or 60,000 miles. in 3 states it is covered for 7 years and 70,000. if the problem is that common, it should be a recall or covered under warranty for the 7 years and 70,000 for all states.

Reported in: EULESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl*the contact owns a 2004 infiniti g35. the contact stated that the brake lights do not flash when the brake pedal is depressed. a mechanic stated that the brake stop lamp switch malfunctioned. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v555000. the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the vehicle can be rear-ended due to the brake lights not working. the current and failure mileages were 49,000.

Reported in: AMARILLO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E64M

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

the window motors and door lock actuators keep failing and have to be replaced, the laser red paint keeps chipping, the brakes make a strange noise every so often, and the air from the air conditioning vents is usually warm as other consumers are reporting. infiniti refuses to resolve any problems with the actuators or window motors, although their mechanics have stated to me several times that there is a high number of customer complaints about the same issues with their vehicles.

Reported in: FAIRBBURN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E44M

SEATS

tl*the contact owns a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe. while driving at an unknown speed, the metal bracket in the seat adjuster suddenly failed. the contact noticed that the metal was faulty. the dealer did not believe the vehicle was defective. the failure and current mileages were 34,000. updated 6/29/09 *cn the consumer believed that a major metal support bracket in a seat should never break. updated 06/30/09.*jb

Reported in: BLUESPRINGS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E34M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2004 infiniti g35 coupe headlight housings show cracks in plastic separating the low/high beam housing from the foglight housing below on both sides. this is a wide spread problem as reported by many owners. infiniti dealers don't wish to fix under warranty but will do so when pressured while dealers with customer complaints after factory 4 years or 60,000 mile has expired refuse to replace.

Reported in: EDMOND OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

there was no crash or resulting injuries--but having a clutch which sticks may eventually lead to a catastrophic incident. the dealership addressed the problem at 50,000 miles, but it has since returned. there are many g35-devoted websites and blogs where g35 owners complain about the same problem, but it does not appear they have followed up by filing a complaint. many owners report the same sticky clutch problem at various speeds. for me, it's happening at any speed whether it is slow or fast. infiniti claims this requires a new clutch--given that the owners have had their problems at various points of mileage, i am not convinced this is related to the clutch itself. thanks very much.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E44M

VISIBILITY

driver side sun visor falls out of mount creating hazard.

Reported in: WILBRAHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E84M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge on my car has been incorrect for the past 3 months. it would suddenly dip down to empty even after traveling only 20 miles on a full tank of gas. the gage would bounce up and down and has caused me to panic many times while diving on the freeway. the only way to truly know how much is left in the tank is by resetting my trip monitor after each fueling and not to exceed 220 miles before my next refill. i have a cousin who has the same exact car with the same problem.

Reported in: SAN GABRIEL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E44M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i was filling gas on my 2004 infiniti g35 coupe. after filling the gas tank ($35 worth), i started driving off only to be stopped by another driver 100 feet away fromthe gas station. the driver stopped me to let me know that my car was leaking gas. after looking at it, gas was just pouring from underneath my car, in less than minutes my gas tank was empty and the car will not start. after doing some research online, i read that there are recalls on the 2004 inifniti g35 (fuel leakage problems). however, after calling inifinity, they will not acknowledge the problem, but insteal indicated that there are no recalls and will offer to diagnose and fix my car for a fee. i think this is a major safety issue, as fuel line leakage could cause fires. please help bring this matter to light. thanks.

Reported in: KENT WA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E04M

SEATS

driver side front seat motor/track assembly. seat stuck - does not move forward or back...seat motor assembly ignited bottom of driver seat...smoke billowing out of switch assembly and bottom of seat. (nissan service dept states that track/motor/switch assembly needs to be replaced.)

Reported in: MONROVIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E84M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge on infinity g35 coupe (04) always incorrect. pumping fuel into the car also difficult as it usually doesn't allow a full fill up.

Reported in: WILLERNIE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

driver's side seat bracket becomes detached, causing the drivers seat to dangerously move around when the vehicle is in motion. when driving, this extremely dangerous situation will abruptly alter the driver's seat position by physically moving the hand and foot location, causing abrupt adjustment of throttle application, braking and/or steering, which can result in loss of control of the vehicle and possibly fatal injuries.

Reported in: FRANKLIN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E54M

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

2004 infiniti g35 coupe 3rd brake light not working. stopped working at approx. 60k miles.

Reported in: COOKEVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2004 infiniti g35 coupe: electrical issue in center of vehicle, the air vents, heat, defrost will not operate and at times come on automatically including cold air and causing film on the dash making it incredibly difficult to see. was told by infiniti dealer this exists in over 90% of models this year and type and will be $5,000 to fix. defogger and defrost vents will not work by manually pressing buttons.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

2004 infiniti g35 coupe: electrical issue in center of vehicle, the air vents, heat, defrost will not operate and at times come on automatically including cold air and causing film on the dash making it incredibly difficult to see. was told by infiniti dealer this exists in over 90% of models this year and type and will be $5,000 to fix. defogger and defrost vents will not work by manually pressing buttons.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i purchase my 2004 g35 last year and about a month or 2 later i started to notice a strop gas smell. didn't pay no mind to it until when i moved into a new apartment and walk out to my car an noted a puddle underneath my car and it was gas. i also noticed that when ever i fill up my car is when the spillage happens the most and i lose alot of gas until it get below 1/2 tank then it stops spilling ut but you can still smell the gas. i have turned it into my local infiniti dealership and they have yet to mention to me what it is. just because there happen to be a small dent on the tank underneath they say that is what is causing the leak. just doesn't make any sense to me when it only spills when its full and not when its less then half. they want to replace the whole tank and charge me $1600+ to replace the tank. does this fall under any kind of recall fro fuel leakage?

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

in june of 2009, the air bag warning light came on. it was served at the dealer (replaced driver side air bag module costing $735.50). in october 2010, i was notified of a recall concerning the air bags on my car. no warning lights were illuminated, but i took it to the dealer and they made repairs at no cost. i notified infinite consumer affairs about having repairs made to the driver's air bag prior to the recall and they reimbursed my initial cost ($735.50). the air bag warning light began flashing again april 6, 2011. when i called the dealer, they said it was safe to drive and just bring it in when i could. i took it to the dealer on april 11, 2011, and they diagnosed the problem being with the air bag module on the passenger's side at a cost of $487.82 to repair it. they said it had nothing to do with the recall of 2010 and would not offer any financial assistance at this time (yet i was reimbursed for the driver side air bag repair after the 2010 recall). they reset the light and it is no longer flashing. i told them i wanted the repair and did not think it was safe to drive a vehicle with faulty air bags. they said they are ordering the parts and will notify me when they come in. they also said the flashing light would eventually come back on. i have spoken with infinite consumer affairs and opened a case #xxxxxxx. after researching this issue, it appears to be a reoccurring problem with this make and model. i can't understand how these issues are not related. i am concerned about the safety of the car if it was involved in an accident before it is repaired. i wonder if infinite is being forthright about the air bag issues. i wonder how many others are affected.

Reported in: GEISMAR LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E94M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

third brake light isn't working 100%, it only turns on the first few minutes i use my brake pedal. after awhile, when the brake pedal is used, the 3rd brake light no longer turns on. this has always happened ever since i've received the car and i have never seen it operating as a safe car would have it operating. many of my other fellow infiniti g35 owners have this problem also. we would like infiniti to put out a recall and have it fixed to increase the automobile operators safety, and to also abide by the law with an operating 3rd brake light.

Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

the drivers seat on 2004 infiniti g35 rocks. local dealer gives me the run around and wants me to pay $1200 for a new seat even though this is a well known/documented defect and should have been covered by warranty. i was still under warranty when the issues was raised but they stalled until the warranty expired. this is an important safety issue that infiniti is not handling it properly given the part involved is only about $130 tops. service bulletin num : itb02080 date of bulletin: ? type: coupe and sedan component: driver seat summary: driver seat rocks if you confirm: the driver seat cushion feels loose; ¿ "rocks" back and forth and/or makes a "pop" / "click" noise. ¿ usually when the vehicle accelerates from a stop or when making a turn. action: replace the front seat lifter link bracket assembly with a new one-p/n 87463-am501. *tt

Reported in: WOODINVILLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

driver's side door lock actuator failure. it appears many problems have been reported with these door lock actuators on infiniti owner websites and forums and the manufacturer (nissan) has failed to initiate a campaign on this product. the replacement cost for the actuator is $149-$220 with 2 hours labor at rate of $120 per hour.

Reported in: VENTURA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E64M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinity g35 coupe. the contact stated that the bezels for both front headlights were cracked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed the failure. the contact also mentioned that the front passenger seat was loose and did not adjust properly. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Reported in: HATBORO PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E74M

SEATS

tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinity g35 coupe. the contact stated that the bezels for both front headlights were cracked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed the failure. the contact also mentioned that the front passenger seat was loose and did not adjust properly. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Reported in: HATBORO PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E74M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was restarted, but the failure continued intermittently. the contact stated that the failure only occurred during colder weather months. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall only pertained to the 2003 model infiniti g35. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 56.

Reported in: BRIARWOOD NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E84M

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the driver side door lock actuator stopped working completely. one month later the passenger side door lock actuator stopped working. one week ago the driver side window regulator also stopped working. these issues are known defects to nissan/infiniti, yet they do not care to address these safety issues.

Reported in: SPRING HILL TN || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E54M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the driver side door lock actuator stopped working completely. one month later the passenger side door lock actuator stopped working. one week ago the driver side window regulator also stopped working. these issues are known defects to nissan/infiniti, yet they do not care to address these safety issues.

Reported in: SPRING HILL TN || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E54M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge on my infiniti g35 was giving poor readings on the car and would not fill up all the way. it was impossible to tell how much fuel i had left and i ended up running out of gas on the highway. i have researched this problem and there are a lot of other g35's with very similar problems. i only have 60,000 miles on the car, so this is obviously a defective part made through nissan. there is a tsb but they charge around $400 to fix it all when it is a defective, unsafe part.

Reported in: BALLWIN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E94M