infiniti g35 Problems

infiniti g35 2005 Complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

on 2 occasions while stopping at a traffic light the vehicle accelerated by itself. had someone been walking in front they would have been run over by the time i was able to stop the vehicle. car was brought back to dealer, and after 3 days of diagnostics they could not find the problem. i only had the car less than 2 weeks when these 2 incidents happened, and i do not want to get behind the wheel of this car anymore . told this to infiniti, and they were checking with dealer ,and suppose to get back to me. *ak *nm

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E95M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

the "slip" light flashed when coasting at about 7-10 mph. the "slip" light is a function of the abs system. this occurred as soon as i drove it off of the dealers lot, and it was my first time driving. this vehicle (internet order, so i didn't have a chance to drive this exact vehicle before i purchased the car). as the "slip" light flashes, i hear the grinding noise of what appears to be the abs system engaging. i took it into the dealership and for 4 days, they could not figure out the problem. after the 4th day, they replaced the speed sensor in the right rear wheel. on the way home after picking up my car after 6 days in the shop, the "slip" light continued to flash at 7-10 mph. i called the service department again and they said that they'll try replacing the abs control unit. after waiting over a week, the dealer told me that the part was in. when i dropped off the, they told me that they had ordered the wrong part. now, it's scheduled to be in the shop for 3 days. the dealer tells me that they are not sure that this will cure the problem. i cannot rely on the brake system of this car nor do i trust the service department of the infiniti dealership. *ak

Reported in: CHINO HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E85M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

hole found in the ac condenser (just behind front bumper) causing ac failure/loss of freon with approx 1700 mi on car. given the grillwork and under side molding it is hard to belive dealer explanation that rock caused event. replacement cost me $700.

Reported in: MORGANTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F95M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

during normal city driving conditions the vehicle has a sudden lost of power dropping down to a speed of 35-40 mph, no acceleration is possible above 35-40 mph, indicator lights come on dash board "slip,vdc off and service engine soon".on two different occasions vehicles directly behind me have had to come to sudden stops to avoid a rear end collision, since i am unable to accelerate and they are traveling at a consistent rate of speed. this failure has happen again today, bring the total of occurrences to three(3). the dealership has replaces the accelerator pedal 7/20/05 and the throttle chamber 9/7/05. none of these corrections have improved the problem. *nm

Reported in: LITHIA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E65M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Reported in: LITHIA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E65M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

an intermittent problem has been exhibited twice in the 200+ miles that the car has been driven since we took delivery. the following is a description of what happens. this happened both times while traveling at nominal speeds, about 30 mph and starting to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle. upon applying the brakes, they felt very spongy and did not stop the car. simultaneously the engine rpm increased which further prevented stopping of the car. (for a time it seemed as though the engine was working against the brakes.) when the brakes were depressed harder this continued. finally, after 5 seconds or so of this very scary and unusual feeling the engine rpm dropped and the brakes started working normally and the vehicle was able to be stopped. fortunately, both times the stopping was not in a critical situation, and no accident resulted. as a result of this intermittent dangerous problem, we can no longer drive the car and feel safe. therefore, we brought it to the dealer, competition infiniti, smithtown, ny, and they are investigating the problem. *nm

Reported in: HUNTINGTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F05M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

brand new 2005 infiniti g35x, 5 days old. driving with my son and a passenger up a hill approx 60 mph, entered turn saw a truck, went to apply breaks but they did not work. i turned the vehicle so as to not hit the truck direct and cause less damage. the driver of the other vehicle did not hear the breaks, my son nor his friend felt the vehicle try to stop. result is $2500 in body damage to my car. the dealer states nothing is wrong and that it is my fault. infiniti has opened a case but will not have an inspector available until october 24th. 6 weeks from incident. *nm

Reported in: WAXHAW NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: JNKCV51FX5M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while at a stop, the vehicle accelerates. this occurs with the brake pedal depressed. the computer does not store any codes and the dealership is unable to determine the problem. updated 2/13/2006 - *nm

Reported in: WAKE FOREST NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E15M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes failed on infinity g35 and resulted in an automobile accident where infinity hit another car. *nm

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JNKCV51E05M

AIR BAGS

brakes failed on infinity g35 and resulted in an automobile accident where infinity hit another car. *nm

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JNKCV51E05M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

since purchasing the car in december 2004, i have experienced three instances where, while coming to a stop at an intersection, the car seemed to accelerate on its own with my foot off the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal depressed; to stop the forward motion of the car, it was necessary to shift the transmission into neutral. after shifting back and forth between neutral and drive several times, with the brake heavily depressed, engine speed eventually resumed its normal level. in all three cases, the car was on a declining surface with the front pointing downwards. now, whenever i come to a stop, i keep my hand on the shift lever ready to slam it forward into neutral, just in case. i have reported all three instances to infiniti and had them inspect the car after the second incident. as expected, they found nothing and did nothing. *nm

Reported in: REDONDO BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i purchased a 2005 g35 coupe in july of 2005. since taking receipt of the vehicle the car has pulled right. this occurs on all road surfaces and is more pronounced at higher speeds. the dealer told me the car was aligned to factory specifications. then they changed out the tires and wheels with ones from a loaner car that didn't pull (and had similar miles). then they told me it was due to road crown. the last time (4th) time i took it in they said all infiniti's pull to the right. a quick survey among four other infiniti owners at work revealed that none of their infinitis pull right. the dealer refuses to rectify the problem. [side note: there were service bulletins for the 2003 and 2004 g35's for the same problem.] *nm

Reported in: LITCHFIELD PARK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E75M

STEERING

Reported in: LITCHFIELD PARK AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E75M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated since purchase while traveling various speeds, the engine revs while the brake pedal is depressed, causing the vehicle to accelerate. to eliminate the revving and acceleration, the brake pedal must remain depressed and the engine turned off. the vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times, but the problem could not be duplicated. once while parking the vehicle, the engine revved and hit concrete steps and another vehicle. during this incident, the vehicle accelerated so fast, the airbags deployed. there was a police report filed at the scene and the contact sustained minor injuries. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it awaits inspection by the insurance company.. updated 09/06. *jb

Reported in: SWAMPSCOTT MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JNKCV51F05M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

the brakes on my wife's 2005 g35 infiniti are dangerous. my wife has had two front brake repairs in the year (and less than 15,000 miles) she has owned the car. when she brought it in this time, they told her the rotor was on the brink of failure. in my opinion, after less than 8000 miles since the last brake job, the brakes should not be on the brink of catastrophic failure. their response is that is normal brake wear for that car. *jb

Reported in: DOBBS FERRY NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i have creaking and groaning seemingly originating from the suspension components of my 2005 infiniti g35. i am also noticing that the car does not handle as well as it did when new. i have raised this issue to my service center several times, the last visit i was told by a technician that infiniti has the stance that the noises are inherent to the car. i disagree and feel that these noises, combined with the decrease in handling, may be an accident waiting to happen. i intend to raise this same issue with infiniti.*jb

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E95M

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

low tire pressure monitoring systems must be reprogrammed by the dealer if wheels are rotated, if a full size spare tire replaces a wheel the reprogramming is at consumer's cost. this forces consumers to have to go back to the dealership for something which used to be done at home. i blame nhtsa for pushing tire pressure monitoring systems, without enforcing manufacturers making it possible for consumers to set their own tire pressures , and this added unnecessary cost to regular maintenance which used to be free.*ak

Reported in: ELLICOTT CITY MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

leased vehicle, highway driving and very limited local/city driving. brakes had 'grinding' noise whenever initially applied and i was told by dealer that was how the "european brake system" sounds -? required front brake pads/rotors replaced at ~ 19,000 miles 8 months after acquiring the car. rear brake pads/rotors then had to be replaced 13 months after acquiring the car at ~ 29,000 miles. was told when had car in for faulty air bag light ~ 6 weeks ago front pads were worn to 4.5 mm. car is in for 38k service now and it is suspected i am going to have to replace the front brake pads, again after only 19,000 miles since new pads were put on!

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F95M

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F95M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F95M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i have had multiple issues with my car. the most severe have been a replacement bolt on the axle that made a clicking sound when i put it in reverse. that took place within 2 months of my owning the car. the other has been my brakes. they were making squealing sounds when they were depressed, at 4500 miles. i kept complaining to the dealership and they finally realized that there was an issue with the front brakes. it was fixed at 9,000 miles. the squealing subsided somewhat, but there has always been a sound. i took my car in again recently for routine maintenance and complained that the sound has still not gone away. they said there was dust on the brakes, and that once it was cleaned up, it should be fine. they said my back brakes were now an issue. mysteriously, after picking up my car, the squealing was worse and was now coming from the back of the car. the service rep said that i need to fix them within the 1500 miles. i was not having any issues with back brakes up until this point. i truly believe that the service tech tampered did something to them. finally, my sunroof starting giving out and requires a new motor. this all happened within 2 years with barely 14,000 miles! *jb

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E55M

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E55M

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E55M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

rear brake wear out at 17,000 miles. *jb

Reported in: ROCKY POINT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E45M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i purchased a 2005 infiniti g35 sedan with the "revup" motor, new with 6 miles on it. i don't have a dealer around me so on my first oil change i went to a local oil place and had the recommended oil and filter installed, that was @ 3000 miles. with around 4,800 miles on it i noticed a loud valve lashing sound coming from the engine when it was cold started, i shut it off and checked the oil, nothing on the stick. put in one qt., nothing 2qts., nothing finally on the third qt. it registered a qt. low. i was four qts. low! i jumped onto the main 350z and g35 message boards and there it was many many people with the same problem. after reading about people on their third engine having the same problems i decided to bite the bullet and have the rebuild done by a local shop. when the motor was broke apart i was appalled every piston had sustained damage. all of the ring lands were fractured and a couple were completely broke off. the way that i see it i spent 7000 dollars to find out what the problem is and i think i know!!! ps i do have multiple pictures of the pistons if you need it. kp

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E85M

SUSPENSION:FRONT

i have a 2005 g35 sedan. for years i have heard this creaking/squeaking noise whenever i turn into/out of parking lots and curb cut outs. i have heard this noise since 2006 and yet somehow the dealer never hears it when i take to be serviced. on my last visit a few months ago, the dealer, riverside infiniti said my compression rods were leaking and needed to be replaced @ ($900.00). in an attempt to research compression rods, i stumbled upon a site called g35 driver.com which had a headline that said �g35 compression rods are total crap�. i read on and person after person had the same complaint about how the rods went out after 12k miles, they had the same squeaking/creaking on turns, more so on cold days than warm ones etc. the bushings are creaky and torn. my husband and best friend both have g35 sedans and have the same noise. however most men don't hear the noise until i bring it their attention. since so manu have this same complaint, i researched your site and infiniti to see if there had been recalls. there are none. i don't know if these bad rods present a safety issue but they most certainly sound defective.

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E75M

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact stated that the air bag light would blink along with another light, which indicated that the passenger side air bag was off. the indicators would alert that the air bag was off even when the passenger seat was occupied. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the entire unit needed to be replaced at the cost of almost $1,000. the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for his year, make, and model vehicle. the current mileage was 54,482 and failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

Reported in: GLENMOORE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E15M

AIR BAGS

air bag light keeps coming on 2005 infiniti g35 sedan. i have taken it multiple times to riverside infiniti (riverside, ca) for the same occurrence. their claim is they had to reset the codes for which i was charged for. once i drove it off their lot, the air bag light once again came back on. i had to exit the freeway to call them back. they told me to bring it back. i turned back around and proceeded back to the infiniti dealer. on my way back to them, i hit a big piece of wood in the middle of the freeway and damaged the entire right rear of my car. once i got there , they examined the vehicle and this time they told me the air bag needed to be replaced along with the spiral cable for which i was going to be charged well over $1,300. i refused to pay that amount and i told them that its a safety issue for which they should have covered without any charge. my air bag light has been coming on for the past few years and i have also taken it to stadium nissan of orange (orange, ca) where they have reset the codes and still the light has come on. everywhere i turn to, everyone wants to take every little dime from my pocket at my life's expense for not correcting the problem the first time around. now i hear about the 2005 g35 sedan models air bag light becoming a problem.

Reported in: CHINO HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E25M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2005 infiniti g35. letter sent from law firm representing consumer in all claims against the infiniti division of nissan north america, inc. *tgw the consumer experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions. *jb

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E25M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i own a 2005 infiniti g35 sedan with just under 50,000 miles on it. i was on the off-ramp of a freeway when my car completely shut down. everything was locked - steering wheel and brakes. the service engine soon light came on as well as the slip light under the gear indicator. i was able to coast down the off-ramp and stopped on the street. i tried to restart my car, and after about the 5th attempt, my car started. everything seemed normal (no warning lights on the dash), and i drove 1/2 mile to my appointment. i decided to take my car to the nearest infiniti dealership after my appointment. on my way to the dealership, my car shut down again. i was able to restart my car after the 4th or 5th attempt. this time, the warning lights on the dash (service engine soon and slip) remained on. i was about 1/2 mile from the dealership, and i was able to make it to the dealership safely without the car shutting down for the 3rd time. the dealership checked the car and told me that i need to replace the crank and cam position sensors as well as the sensor assembly magnet. the repair cost was just under $700 - not covered under warranty.

Reported in: SANTA MONICA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E95M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

1 quart of oil per 1000 miles.. unsafe to drive car normally in fear of motor malfunction major damage and loss of value.

Reported in: MABLETON GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1. one day just stops working, or intermittently functioning. 2. 3rd brake light, it ether can be totally dead or intermittently go out. 3. replacement of totally new led strip , replacing it with oem will cause the problem to occur with time. due to faulty electronics which prematurely fail if you look at any 03/04 model g35 their 3rd brake light is most likely out. 05/06 are also experiencing this issue. i myself have a 2005 g35 and the light works intermittently. threads on the topic from the leading g35 community http://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sedan-v35-2003-06/344000-brake-light-back-window-out.html http://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sedan-v35-2003-06/354451-infiniti-consumer-affairs-f-ck-over-regarding-rear-window-brake-light-issue.html http://g35driver.com/forums/lighting/321229-3rd-brake-light-problems.html some other places http://x.infinitihelp.com/forum/showthread.php/third-brake-light-03-g35-sedan-working-4996.html http://forums.nicoclub.com/third-brake-light-troubles-t214239.html all these links, show that this is a very common issue.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E35M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1. braking 2. third brake light leds go out, or work intermittently and with low miles on the car (sub-60k) 3. need to replace the entire led housing.

Reported in: EDEN PRAIRIE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

rear third brake light works intermittently.

Reported in: BARTLESVILLE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F75M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

recently i have been noticing my 3rd brake light works when it wants to. if i had to say it probably works 4 out of 10 times you hit the brake pedal. this is an extremely very important issue. state of pennsylvania it is mandatory to have 3 brake lights. right now, i have 2 working ones and 1 that is undecided when it wants to work. i do not have the vin handy right now, as i am at work.

Reported in: HARRISBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Reported in: HARRISBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

i have a 2005 infiniti g35x. i have owned it since approximately 50k miles. friday night, on my way driving from dc to ny, the ac got stuck at 90 degrees, and in auto mode, the backlight for the instrument cluster went completely dead, and the stereo went out completely. i have no control over any of these 3 devices. since i live on the east coast and all the dealerships in the area are closed, i called one in riverside, ca - riverside infiniti. they said the stereo is dead and they've seen the problem "countless times" (quote). i made a posting on several infiniti forums on the internet requesting advice. the consensus is the same - stereo is bad. i feel that the instrument cluster and my hvac should never be connected to the stereo as this is a major safety concern. also, since this is a common problem, infiniti should issue a recall/tsb.

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F35M

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F35M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F35M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the 3rd brake light for the 05 g35 sedan has gone out prematurely. it works intermittently, but also flickers at times.

Reported in: FONTANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E65M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

my 3rd brake light works sometimes and almost caused me to get rear ended on the streets! i was told that my light didn't work when i slowed down which caused the other driver be unaware. i called the dealer for this problem and was told it would cost around $600 to fix it. even though its not driver problem related i believe the manufacture should be responsible to fix this problem.

Reported in: WETHERSFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: WETHERSFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

my rear window brake light fails to work. it is an l.e.d. unit and should not have failed this early in my vehicle. this is dangerous due to the lack of this light when braking! infiniti knows of the problem yet charges over $200 to fix the light which is wrong.

Reported in: MARION MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005 infiniti g35 sedan. led third brake light in op at times. usually off.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E25M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have had my 2005 infiniti g35 sedan for 2 years now and about 3 months ago my third brake light would no longer turn on. i was pulled over by a new jersey state trooper informing me of this and he went on to give me a ticket for it. i have not had it replaced yet because i believe it should be a recall by infiniti since the life of the third brake light should be longer than 5 years on a $40k car.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E95M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i currently own a 2005 infiniti g35 sedan and i have a persistent problem with the third brake light (the one in the back glass) either does not work, or works intermittently.. i have been doing some research on the matter and it seems like a common problem in the infiniti forums.

Reported in: TENAFLY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the 3rd brake light on my vehicle keeps flickering or going out completely. this is dangerous and also annoying because i have almost been rear ended on numerous occasions because it is out.

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3rd brake-light.

Reported in: CAPE CORAL FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

third brake light out on late model infiniti g35 sedan.

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have a 2005 infiniti g35 sedan with a rear window third brake started to not work correctly. the issue started sometime around 75,000 miles where the brake light would only be dim with two of the leds not working at all and sometimes the brake light would entirely not turn on. now at 98,000 miles, the issue is getting worse with the light not turning on 90% of the time. i have not tried to fix the problem myself due to the results others have been talking about on the www.g35driver.com forum. i was quoted a high price to replace the third brake light and it was with a part not identical to the original. there should be a recall on this issue due to the safety addition the light is made for. there are strict laws in california regarding the operation of the third brake light working and now hoping that i do not get pulled over due to this issue.

Reported in: UNION CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E75M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

at 55k miles, car is refusing to accept any more than 6 gallons of gas. looked it up and there are four tsb's on it but no recalls. further research indicates that it is a known problem with the 2005 g35 sedans. called infiniti in austin and was told "oh yeah, we've seen that problem a lot. it's about $900 to fix it." ridiculous that an obvious flaw with the car, occurring nationwide has not been recalled.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E15M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

rear window brake light malfunction, this is a known and repeatable issue with many g35 sedans years 2003-2006. the rear window brake light stops working intermittently, or works in varying degrees of brightness, with no consistency, rhyme or reason. unable to get the light to remain on consistently, and given the feedback in online forums, etc - this is an apparent problem with the light installation, etc.

Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E15M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E15M

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35 sedan. the contact stated that the dealership performed recall 10v175000 (air bags) but the air bag light remained illuminated after. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 70,932. the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer in august 2010 for a recall, relating to the air bag. in december 2010, the air bag light started flashing every time the vehicle was turned on. when the consumer contacted the dealer, he was told there would be a $125 diagnostic fee and the repairs would probably cost between $2000 and $5000. updated 04/29/11

Reported in: LAKE FOREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F25M

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v175000 (air bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. the dealer advised the contact that the recall repairs could not be performed because the driver side seat harness tensioner was off track and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was concerned with the safety hazard associated with the failure. the failure and current mileage was 68,000. updated 05/04/11 *bf

Reported in: DUBLIN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F65M

SEATS

Reported in: DUBLIN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F65M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the third (high mount) brake light is inoperative on my 2005 infiniti g35 sedan. no individual event lead to this occurrence. without reading other owner's complaints online, i would not have checked mine. when checked, mine too was inoperative. after monitoring, this is not a sporadic issue, it is inoperative at all times. to date, i have not suffered any direct consequences, but i am now concerned i run a higher risk of being rear ended by another driver. even though this appears to effect a large majority of g35 owners, infiniti will not repair this issue because my car is out of warranty. repair cost is nearly $500.00, but infiniti has not updated the part, so i fear another failure would be imminent. however, for personal safety i have no choice.

Reported in: LAWRENCE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E85M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infinity g35 sedan. the contact stated that the vdc and service engine warning lights were illuminated and causing the vehicle to fail to start or stall continuously. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 66,000.

Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E95M

AIR BAGS

recurring problem with srs failure. 4 incidents beginning in 2007 recurring in 2010, and twice in 2011. the 2010 occurrence was an airbag recall. car purchased in 2005 and currently has 38,144 miles. latest failure has completely disabled the airbag system. to repair, there are 2 parts which will cost $800 each. dealer not responsive; nissan of north america has been contacted.

Reported in: SAINT LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F75M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

i drive a 2005 infiniti g35 sedan. my 3rd brake light has now been off and on for about 3 weeks now. i have read that many other people who drive the same car as me are having the same problem and have addresses the issue to you. i am very shocked that something has not been done yet. i drive in rush hour traffic most of the day and fear that since my brake light does not come on i will get hit. it seems that this is a technical issue. it is very frustrating to know i could be in a fatal accident just because of a light not working. i have notified nissan and infiniti but have not heard back. *tt

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i am having a major issue with my 2005 infiniti g35x which has a flawed fuel level sensor gauge. i have read in many forums of people having the same issue and filing a complaint. it is a serious matter, the meter sometimes reads full but is actually close to empty. this can lead to an engine shut-off on interstate and expressways and pose as a major hazard to me and other drivers. i believe nissan/infiniti should offer a recall or drivers should be reimbursed for any repairs that there car will undergo to fix the problem.. thank you. *kb

Reported in: FAIRPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F85M

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

Reported in: FAIRPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F85M

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35 sedan. the contact stated that the third mount brake light would no longer illuminate when the brakes were engaged. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 73,500.

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E35M

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35 sedan. the contact noticed that the dashboard on the passenger side was fractured and could affect the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash. the dealer did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 61,500 and the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: SIMMSBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F85M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

center brake light in the rear window fails to work at different times since 2009. this light is very expensive to replace/repair and is a very common problem on the 2003-2006 infiniti g35 sedan, i have replaced it two times in my 4 years of ownership! i have almost been rear ended on numerous occasions that i cannot seem to count on 2 hands. this part is a safety risk as it is out a majority of the time! i replace it once due to failure of passing a massachusetts inspection sticker test, and yet again it is out/working intermittently.

Reported in: MARION MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i too have had my center brake light to out intermittently in the past few months. i have not yet taken it in to be checked, but plan to do so in the next week.

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

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infinti g35x. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v175000 (air bags). the air bag light illuminated after the repairs were performed. the contact felt this was a safety issue. the failure and current mileages were 43,000. updated 03/05/12*lj the consumer stated the air bag light has blinking since mid-january. updated 03/07/12

Reported in: ENFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F65M

AIR BAGS

passenger side air bags failure warning light is blinking...this is the second occurrence. infiniti is refusing to repair this know issue by not wanting to replace the airbag at no cost. they have tried a minor fix for the problem that did not include replacing the airbag and now they want me to pay $2,000 to replace it.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E55M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

march 5. 2012, on the way home from picking my son up at basketball practice, i noticed the car losing power. i told my son, something was wrong with the car, he asked what and i said i'm pressing the gas the car is not responding. at the point where the street became two lanes, i got over into the #2 lane (closest to the curb). i was truly panicked because i was on a very dark street (indiana in riverside) trying to get to van buren so that i could enter the freeway. the car shut off completely just about a half block from vanburen. i called my husband to let him know what had happened and his first question was do you have gas?? i said yes, the gauge says i have a quarter of a tank, so i know it?s not gas. the aaa tech arrived and asked what happened. when i explained he said, it sounds like you're out of gas. i said no that can't be it, here look at the fuel gauge, it says i have a � of a tank. he said ok but let's try gas first anyway. the technician put 2 gallons of gas in the car, it started right up and then the fuel gauge went from � of a tank to � (miraculous for 2 gallons of gas). i went on the internet and did a google search using the terms infinity fuel gauge and it lit up like a slot machine. i can't tell you how many sites and blogs were filled with complaints about this issue. i saw on autoblog.com where nissan recalled 05-08 infinity qx56 for fuel gauge inaccuracies so my question is why weren't the g35's recalled? imagine if i had actually made it to the freeway and this happened. i am upset and i want my fuel gauge fixed. my husband is content to calculate miles between fill ups but i don't have time for that nonsense. i am on the road constantly, i need to be able to look at my gauge and know when to go the gas station.

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E75M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35x sedan. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel level readings. the fuel would provide an empty reading when the fuel tank was full and once the fuel tank reached one half full, the fuel gauge would fluctuate back and forth. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current 75,000. updated 04/19/12*lj

Reported in: NEVADA CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F35M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

on 04/06/2012 i was driving on the 60e freeway in the #2 lane going 65 mph and the car suddenly lost all acceleration. it dropped from 65-40 within seconds and the car would not respond when i pressed the gas pedal. i was barely able to get to the right shoulder without causing an accident (this happened during rush hour). the shoulder was extremely narrow and the car was completely disabled. within minutes an rctc tow truck appeared and the driver asked what had happened. when i explained how the car had lost all acceleration, he told me it sounded like i ran out of gas. the gauge on the dash said there was still a quarter of a tank of gas left and i showed it to him, so i didn't believe that this could be possible. he offered to put a gallon of gas in the tank to see if it would start up and as soon as he did that the car started up with no problem. he directed me to pyrite st to fill up my tank and when i got there the car took almost 20 gallons! even though the gauge read that there was still 1/4 tank of gas! after looking online this appears to be a very common problem and i'm upset that infiniti has not issued a recall knowing that this affects so many people. this is a serious safety issue. i drive 82 miles a day on the fwy and being female, i am afraid that this could happen at any time and i would be stranded. it is also so dangerous to lose all power on the freeway! i feel this should be reported as a recall item and that infiniti should be compelled to recognize the problem as the widespread issue that it is, and complete the necessary repairs to make this an operationally safe vehicle.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my car should be included on the cam shaft sensor recall 03v455000 the car stalls while driving with the vdc and service engine soon lights turning on. *js

Reported in: CORONA DEL MAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E25M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my car should be included on the cam shaft sensor recall 03v455000 the car stalls while driving with the vdc and service engine soon lights turning on. *js

Reported in: CORONA DEL MAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E25M

SUSPENSION

my first issue:engine oil consumption i am an owner of a 2005 infiniti g35 5at. i bought it certified pre-owned at 62,000 miles 2 years ago. from last year (when the vehicle was at 78000) miles i started to have severe oil consumption problems. one day i took it to get an oil change and the mechanic noticed i only had one quart of oil left. by the next 1000 miles (after the oil change) the oil light kept coming on every time i braked. i pulled over and checked my oil and it was extremely low to the point i was scared of driving it further so i got it towed to the infiniti dealer. at that time i was out of warranty and they weren't able to help me. i started looking online to see if other g35 owners were experiencing the same issue and i was shocked to see how many were. right now i carry oil with me in the trunk knowing that it is going to be burning. i hope there will be something done about this as it seems a lot of people have been affected by this issue. my second issue: suspension and tire wear. ever since i purchased my car i have gone trough too many tires (last year alone i went through 3 sets). i am not a crazy driver and always careful on the way i drive especially after purchasing so many tires. i have bought aftermarket suspension parts (to adjust camber and toe as it is not adjustable from the factory) to try to alleviate the tire wear but it has not done anything. i am on my 5th set as of a month ago and i got a custom alignment done to maximize tire life but they have already detected uneven tire wear.

Reported in: DOVER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E65M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: DOVER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E65M

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35x sedan. the contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealership where the problem was determined to be an open circuit in the right side module. the deective module was replaced. the dealer informed the contact that there was a short circuit in the air bag on the front passenger side. the failure mileage was 51,000. updated 05/31/12 *bf the consumer was reimbursed for the repair cost.

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F15M

AIR BAGS

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F15M

POWER TRAIN

was coming to a stop at red light, just before car stopped moving it felt like the trans down shifted hard. i had my foot on brake, already stopped and car lunged forward. it felt like it was going to take off and hit the car in front of me, i put it in neutral and the car revved up to about 6500 rpm for 3 to 4 seconds then dropped down to normal. i an positive i did not have my foot on the gas and the floor mat was not pushing the pedal, i talked to my mechanic and he thinks the throttle had to be open as this is a drive by wire car.

Reported in: DENHAM SPRINGS LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

just brought vehicle into dealer and was informed i need third brake light. cost of replacement was over $500 which included parts and labor. after further research i found that this is a common issue with these vehicles and infiniti will do nothing about it. i could understand if this were just an issue of a bulb burning out and a $10 replacement part, but this unit is basically installed as a permanent led component without the thought of easy replacement. for such a simple safety item i feel that the price and labor is extreme and there is obviously a manufacturing defect.

Reported in: SOUTHBOROUGH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F65M

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

the vehicle was a 2005 infiniti g35. on 11/8/12, i was driving on the freeway in the middle lane going approximately 65 mph and the car suddenly lost all acceleration. it dropped from 65 mph to 0 mph within minutes and the car seized up and was not responsive to pressing on the gas pedal. i was barely able to get to the right shoulder without causing an accident. the shoulder was extremely narrow and the car was immobile. the gas gauge on the dash said there was still a quarter of a tank of gas left. i walked to the gas station and put a gallon of gas in the tank to see if it would start up. as soon as i did that, the car started up with no problem. i went to fill up my tank and when i got there, i poured about 16 gallons of gas. i'm afraid that this could happen at any time, and i would be stranded with my car in jeopardy of getting hit. this gas fuel system problem happened on 11/8/12.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i own a 2005 infiniti g35 coupe with the sport tuned suspension option. rubber bushings on the left and right front suspension compression rods cracked causing severe misalignment and excessive camber. this caused extreme tire wear on the innermost 0.5-inch of tire tread on both front tires, and exposed and wore through the steel belts and radial plies on the left tire. the remainder of both tires' treads show normal wear with all four treads on each tire measuring 4/32 to 5/32. the excessive wear was not visible due to its location on the tire within the wheel well. there was no degradation in ride or handling while driving the car and no noise created to warn the driver. owner discovered the dangerous tire wear during routine replacement of front brake pads. vehicle has all stock suspension with kumho ecsta spt ku31 225/40-19 tires. owner is the original vehicle owner and retained damaged compression rods and tires for testing. the failure mileage was 56,960 miles on the vehicle and 33,788 miles on the tires.

Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E25M

SEATS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. while driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver's side seat began to move forward inadvertently, moving the contact farther toward the steering wheel. the contact applied constant pressure to the power seat switch and placed her foot firmly on the floorboard in order for the seat to remain secured. the failure recurred sporadically. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power seat adjustment switch was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact stated that while attempting to decelerate, the vehicle erroneously lunged forward. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the driver side control arm was loose and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 60,580. mah

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

the third brake light on many g35 vehicles from 2003 - 2007 does not work - there is an issue with the circuitry on the third brake light that sits behind the window, up above the trunk. this is a clear safety issue and should be addressed by the manufacturer.

Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E15M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E15M

ENGINE

take the car for a oil change after 8 months but only 1800 miles and oil was at low mark , this car model year have a tbs report from infiniti for oil consumption oc problem a lot of owners have the same problem infiniti refuse to replace the engine out of warranty they know is a problem with the piston rings on the rev up 05 07 engines , they need to do a recall . [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E25M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

third-brake light intermittently works and goes out. does not work 80% of the time.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51EX5M

SERVICE BRAKES

third-brake light intermittently works and goes out. does not work 80% of the time.

Reported in: HUNTINGTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51EX5M

POWER TRAIN

the vehicle that i have done so much research on is the 2003-2006 g35 which i own now has a issue with the clutch pedal sticking and getting stuck during driving situations which to me is a very horrible hazard for us if do to high miles on freeway and clutch sticks to the floor, which had occurred to me and made me panic and almost had causes a accident realizing that it had got stuck and i had to yank it out the bottom of the floor. i feel this should be a extreme issue to you guys and should be notified immediately to infinity dealerships so that this can be taken care of. i have looked all over and to many others who had the exact same defect as my vehicle now.

Reported in: VAN NUYS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E55M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: VAN NUYS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E55M

ENGINE

i was pulling out of a parking space - put car from reverse into drive - engine suddenly raced to red line. my foot was not on the accelerator at this moment. even with maximum pressure on brake pedal car moved forward to other parked cars and would not return to idle. i turned off ignition. car stopped 12 inches from a parked car. when restarted, car behaved normally and i have been unable to reproduce incident. very dangerous problem!

Reported in: PROSPECT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E95M

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: PROSPECT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E95M

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: PROSPECT KY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E95M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

hmsl (third brake light) is completely inoperative. one led had been out for two years, then the entire unit failed. infiniti dealers sell the replacement unit for over $200, plus that sum in labor for the dealer. this is a common unit failure in the g35 models, according to internet searches and observation of numerous vehicles on the road. it is a safety issue that has remained unaddressed for years.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E55M

ENGINE

vehicle stalled while in motion creating a danger on the roadway. restarted, but the engine hesitated before turning over. check engine, vdc & slip warning lights were displayed and remained on. dealer inspected vehicle and determined a faulty cam sensor and remedied to replace costing almost $500. there is currently a recall on the 2003 model which had the same problem. recall #03v455000. infiniti will not correct the problem at their expense without a recall. it should be assumed newer models will exhibit similar problems as the original recall. i hope subsequent models will be added to the original recall. most owners are not aware of reporting these issues until serious injuries occur and there's litigation. please investigate and pressure manufacturer to issue a recall.

Reported in: HICKSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F45M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: HICKSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F45M

AIR BAGS

my car has the "dtc b1129 or b1134" related to "itb12-034b" and "itb10-036b" but when i called infiniti dealership, they said that my car's vin does not apply. it's exactly the issue described on the recall campaign bulletin how does this not apply? it's the deterioration of the terminal connector that increases impedance on the harness and causes the airbag light to come on falsely but it's enough to cost money. why doesn't the infiniti dealership do this?

Reported in: QUINCY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F25M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

a safety recall notice was issued on 7-12-10 indicating a potential hazard for the passenger airbag not to activate upon a crash. apparently a remedy for the problem was identified by nissan/infinity and was carried out on the vehicle in 2011. subsequent to that repair i purchased the vehicle from its 2nd owner and in approximately july 2013 the same problem reoccurred. this necessitated my visit to the infinity dealer to both diagnose and repair the problem. again a remedy was identified by nissan/infinity but the remedy had changed from the previous one. as the first remedy was part of a recall and paid for through the dealer, i am requesting that the subsequently remedy be subject to another recall or be a continuation of the first recall. i was informed by the dealer that the cost of the remedy was my responsibility since it was not the subject of a 2nd recall,even for the same safety issue. i am at a loss as to why this is not the same ongoing safety issue identified in april 2010, only to be later identified and assigned a different remedy, probably because the initial remedy failed and did so over a relatively short period of time? please clarify. thank you

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

Reported in: TUALATIN OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my vehicle stalled while driving creating a very hazardous situation. engine restarted with hesitation and vdc, slip, and service engine light came on and remained on. i was told by dealer that it was due to a faulty camshaft position sensor and parts and labor for a new one would cost an estimated $500. there is currently a recall on 2003 models for the same problem, recall #03v455000. as i have seen other complaints for this issue on other models, it should be investigated and an updated recall for other model years needs to be enforced. this is a potentially dangerous malfunction. this is unacceptable and could result in several lawsuits.

Reported in: MOYOCK NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E55M

ENGINE

Reported in: MOYOCK NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E55M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MOYOCK NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E55M

ENGINE

i was on my way to school doing 65 on the freeway when my car loses power and starts to stall in the freeway. it sounded like it was going to explode and couldn't accelerate. i got off the next exit and immediately pulled over in a gas station. later on i brought it to the shop and told me my camshaft broke. there was a recall for 2003/2004 models for camshaft doing this but stopped for 2005 even though my car did the same thing as they did. called infiniti and they had nothing to say. thankfully i wasn't hurt but i really wish infiniti stepped up and fixed this problem for the 2005 models because it is not safe and can cause an accident. they did it for 03/04 models and if it does it in the 05's why not do a recall also.

Reported in: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E25M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

third brake light has been out for at least a year. *js

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

third brake light doesn't work. becoming a common problem with cars within this makers community.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E05M

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 10v175000 (air bags, seats) was performed however the air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer performed a diagnostic which advised that the air bag module, spiral cable and sensor control unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 142,000. updated 2/11/014*cn

Reported in: BRIDGEPORT TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E25M

SEATS

Reported in: BRIDGEPORT TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E25M

ENGINE

my car goes thru almost 2 quarts per 1000 miles. this car model year have a tbs report from infiniti for oil consumption oc problem a lot of owners have the same problem infiniti refuse to replace the engine out of warranty they know is a problem with the piston rings on the rev up 05 07 engines , they need to do a recall . was told we can make a complaint to nissan/infiniti for vq35de rev-up engines consuming a lot of oil at 1k miles.unsafe to drive car normally in fear of motor malfunction major damage and loss of value.

Reported in: EL SOBRANTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E45M

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the vdc and service engine warning lights were illuminated and causing the vehicle to fail to start or stall continuously. my car should be included on the cam shaft sensor recall 03v455000 the car stalls while driving with the vdc and service engine soon lights are on. car keeps on shutting down. replaced cam shaft sensor and the problem happened again today 12/09/13. looks like a very common problem.

Reported in: EL SOBRANTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JKNCV5E45M4

ENGINE

Reported in: EL SOBRANTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JKNCV5E45M4

ENGINE

i was driving my car in rush hour traffic, washington, dc. my car, for no apparent reason shut off and a light "service engine soon" came on. there was no warning that the car was going to cut-off. it simply shut off in the middle of traffic. i tried to restart and was unsuccessful the first couple of times. about the 4th try my car started and i continued to my destination. the "ses" light remained on. about 1 to 2 miles into the remainder of the drive, the car shut off again in traffic and a light that read "slip" appeared along with vdc on/off. i have the slightest idea what this means, but it was frightening to be in traffic and have my car shut off without warning and my children on board. we could have definitely been in a really bad situation had this happened on the highway. i've seen multiple reports and complaints about this and believe this should truly be considered as a viable recall. i don't think we should wait for any actual accident or death to occur before this is addressed properly.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F25M

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the third brake light has become extremely dim and an led no longer works, a problem that runs rampant throughout many g35's. it is a great safety risk, the probability for a rear end accident increased greatly thanks to the failure of the third brake light. infiniti must fix this issue, they have been avoiding it for too long.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E15M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E15M

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal sensor and the sensor module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 51,000.

Reported in: WYNNEWOOD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E55M

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

on 3/25 at approx. 3:30 in the afternoon i was traveling north on the florida tpke. at approx 65-70 mph when i suddenly hear a loud "swoosh" and noticed that the shade beneath my moonroof was violently shaking. the shock nearly caused me to lose control of my vehicle. i reached up opened the sliding shade cover to see that there was nothing there. i pulled onto the shoulder to inspect my vehicle when i noticed that the glass portion of my sunroof was gone. at this point i really got nervous thinking that it could possibly have hit the car or motorcycle behind me causing a horrific accident. i called 911 who transferred me to florida hwy patrol. i gave the officer my name & location and he instructed me to stay where i was. after about 5 minutes he came back on the phone to tell me that there were no reports of any accidents or debris on the road. he informed me that it probably hit the ground and shattered. whatever the case, i felt relieved and drove home. the following day i brought my vehicle to infiniti where i was told they weren't going to pay for the replacement because my car is out of warranty. not happy with that i was given the telephone # to infiniti customer care dept. after going back and forth they insisted that there was nothing they could do because i was no longer under warranty. when i asked for a copy of my original warranty, an explanation of how this could happen, how this is not considered a manufacturers defect, and what preventative maintenance should i have done to avoid this. they told me that they would not give my anything in writing other than they weren't going to pay or take any responsibility because my vehicle was no longer under warranty. i will have no choice but to take this to litigation but i felt a need and responsibility to report this incident so that it could be addressed. if there is anything else i need to do please let me know.

Reported in: WINTER GARDEN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E65M

AIR BAGS

the sedan has an airbag that does not work properly the airbag light flashes non stop on the vehicle and does not go away. l looked online and saw a previous recall on this issue and the problem still remains. i took it to the dealership to be told that it was my fault and they do not warranty safety issues anymore. they continues to print out a statement for $1000 dollars with a code b1134. its a $35,000 dollar car it should not have "safety" issues. maybe because it is to expensive to deal with or is a human life more expensive. the airbags are obviously not working properly and the fact that they want to charge me for an issue they need to resolve internally is not very good business practice or professional. i know of other consumers online that have had the same issue plenty of people online with complaints. being its a safety issue this needs to be addressed asap. if i were to get into an accident and the airbag does not deploy i will take legal action. i have no issue with that just have an issue with infiniti not taking responsibility. thanks

Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E65M

SEATS

Reported in: PLANO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E65M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fuel gauge registers over half a tank when tank is actually very near empty. when tank is filled up, gauge goes to just above full, and slowly decreases to just over half a tank as the tank nears empty. i have to watch my mileage and guess to know when i'm almost out of gas. this seems unsafe.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E65M

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E65M

ENGINE

in december 2013 i was driving on the highway with the cruise control set at 60 mph when vehicle completely shut down. vehicle started back up because of the speed i was driving. later on my trip home i was doing 45 mph and vehicle shut down and loss all control of vehicle. brought the vehicle to an autozone to scan and see what the problem was. it was the camshaft position sensors. i changed the sensors and had no problems until 3/20/2014 when the vehicle started shutting down again. first thought it was bad fuel. tried different fuel station and vehicle still would shut down unexpected. when vehicle shuts down you lose control of vehicle. very dangerous situation for the route that i drive due to a lot of curves in the road. brought the vehicle to autozone again to scan for the problem and now it's the crankshaft position sensor. called infiniti to see if there was a recall because i have seen a lot of comments on this problem. infiniti said there was no open recall. bought sensor and will repair myself before a serious incident occurs.

Reported in: MOREAUVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54EX5M

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

dashboard is cracking and separating in many different places. the car has always been garage kept and maintained to the highest standards. i am the original owner. i owned many cars and never had this issue with any one of them.

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E85M

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infinity g35. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but refused to provided any assistance since the vehicle had already been repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 10v175000 (air bags , seats). the contact stated that the dealer reported that the vehicle was repaired under the recall but the repairs were never performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000. the current mileage was 98,050.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E75M

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the fuel gauge displayed a full tank however the fuel tank was empty, which caused the vehicle to stall. additionally, the speedodometer reading fluctuated. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 124,466. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: EAST HAVEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

cam shaft sensor check engine light came on saying it was that. replaced both sensors costing $150 for autozone parts light still on. read that some had success unplugging battery for 24 hours and filling the oil up.....smh sad seat slides forward when breaking about 4"

Reported in: HAMDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

Reported in: HAMDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

i own a 2005 infiniti g35x. the air bag warning lamp illuminates intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced, an estimated repair cost of $1200 was provided. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who refused to provided any assistance since the vehicle had already been repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 10v175000 (air bags, seats), but clearly the vehicle was never repaired. investigation of the infiniti user forum will clearly indicate that airbag failure (post recall) is very common in this particular model, while infiniti/nissan is continually ignoring the issue. after reading all the complaints in the forums and the nhtsa website, i believe that infiniti/nissan never repaired the cars under the recall, but merely disabled the warning light during the recall repair visit. the initial failure mileage was approximately at 65000 miles. the failure happens intermittently. the current mileage is 89600. i request nhtsa to investigate in the matter and help the consumers from an impending fatal disaster.

Reported in: SHARON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51F65M

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering became difficult to maneuver. the contact mentioned that the service engine light, slit, and nbc off indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and after restarting it the vehicle resumed normal operation. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the cam shaft and crank shaft sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 85,000.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JN1BV7AP1EM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving 70 mile in fwy my car engine just shut off completely i almost died out there because of cars behind me. i calmly changed steering wheel to right side of fwy with left over speed after 5 of vehicle behind me almost crashed me and each other. turn off engine and started engine few time and it worked so i sent my car to shop and they said it's a 2 of sensor prob. and while he was moving my car, driver side seat switch button was on fire! fire! what is going on. i would have been killed out there if not for god. i see a lot of people complained on sensor prob with engine shut off, isn't this dangerous to drive???? risking all of people's lives????

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E75M

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E75M

SEATS

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E75M

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was flashing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 158,000.

Reported in: WEST MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKBV54E75M

AIR BAGS

there was a recall for airbags on this vehicle on april 27, 2010. i purchased this vehicle about a month ago. the air bag light has been blinking every since day one, so i looked up the recalls and found that this was a problems. i also called infinity and they said the recall on this vehicle had been fixed and no further assistance will be given to this vehicle. i have read numerous complaints with this same matter, and believe that the problems has never been fixed by the dealer, unless they performed a partial fix to get the customer out of the door. this is a serious problem especially if this vehicle is involved in a crash and the air bag does not deploy and another innocent person may be killed by this ongong problem. if this happens, i am like the other complaints, i will seek legal action againt nissan and infinity for their poor customer satisfaction as reported by so many other customers and nothing is being done.

Reported in: PORT ALLEN LA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E75M

AIR BAGS

the airbag light in my 2005 infiniti g35 came on, on or about march 2014. i was told by the dealer it was the harness which was covered under a recall. the harness was repaired and i picked up my car. the airbag light came back on. i took it back to the dealer and was told i needed a new airbag module. i called infiniti corporate and filed a claim. infiniti corporate agreed to pay for the airbag module. i took the car back to the dealer and they replaced the airbag module. the light came back on. i took the car back to the dealer and was told i needed a spiral cable, and "that will be $600, let us know when to order the part". i called infiniti corporate to reopen my claim. i questioned why the airbag light keeps illuminating when the harness and airbag module have been replaced. i was told "sometimes it's a 3 step process". infiniti corporate later denied the claim stating they replaced the airbag module as a favor and they only allow 1 favor per customer. they also stated they were told the spiral cable may not fix the problem. i have reviewed blogs about the 2005 infiniti g35 and there are numerous owners who have had the same problem with the airbag and have paid out of pocket but the airbag problem was not resolved. i understand the federal government is also looking at airbag issues with several models of car. i would like you to look into the airbag issue further as clearly the harness (which was recalled) does not resolve the airbag issue on the 2005 infiniti g35.

Reported in: HAWTHORNE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E85M

SEATS

while eating lunch at bojangles in petersburg, va., people inside the restaurant noticed smoke coming out of my car while parked. fire department was called and fire was extinguished by a volunteer firefighter in area. fire department arrived afterwards. it appears the seat caught fire unexpectedly. interior of car also caught fire and was on burning until extinguished.

Reported in: ASHLAND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E95M

SUSPENSION

my dash is melting

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E05M

ENGINE

i have done some research online. lots of people are having or have had the same same problem. very prevalent. as you are driving the down the road the car starts to make some noise then it completely shuts down the motor, the check engine light comes on and does not start once it stops. there is no warning. it takes a while for the sensor to reset -- putting me and my vehicle in harms way. this happened to me on a very busy overpass. the vehicle shut down. i had a hard time steering and getting over out of the way. i was almost hit several times by other cars driving 50 plus mph. i had to have the car towed. once we got to the auto repair facility. it started again but then shut off. i was googling this symptom and the year, make model (2005 infiiniti g35 engine stall) and this was all over the internet. several other people were put at risk of injury. i was convinced this was my problem, too. the auto repair facility ran a diagnostic and this was the code they got as well. i already knew what the problem was going to be. so my question is... why has this not been recalled if? it is dangerous. i don't want this to happen to anyone else. thank god my daughter was not driving.

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E95M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E95M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was preparing to stop at a traffic light, going about 10 mph, when my car shut off. i tried to start it, and it wouldn't start, but the "vdc off" light and "slip" light came on. after a few tries the car started and i was able to make it a few blocks to a gas station, but the car didn't run very well at all. i couldn't get it to restart after parking it at the gas station and had to have it towed for repair. the cam sensor needed replacing, at a cost of about $500. the car ran fine for about 8 weeks, but then the "vdc off" and "slip" lights came on again, although the car seems to run o.k. the lights are still on and i'm afraid to drive the car more than a few miles until i have it repaired again. there was a recall on 2003 models for the same problem and this should definitely be investigated as a possible recall for newer models. it's a very dangerous, expensive problem.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51EX5M

SEATS

vacuuming car and put both seats in a forward position. when i was done the seats would not move back to its regular position. passenger seat was already giving me electrical problems, however back part of seat still worked. the driver's seat i had never had problems with before. both seats are now in an akward undrivable position and will not budge. i do not know what the problem is but what i do know is that the dealer will not sell individual parts, but the seat as a whole which will set me back a couple thousand that i do not have.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV51E35M

AIR BAGS

while driving the car the engine lights come on and the car shuts completely off, no power at all, no control of car at all. i almost had an accident. the car does start again. this has happened two more times since. very scary. this is a huge safety concern. it happens without notice. i called infiniti and was told my car was not manufactured at the plant they were calling recalls for. well excuse me infiniti your problem is wide spread and extremely dangerous (my infinity case number for this problem **as well as my passenger airbag sensor problem they are not willing to address is 15697563). they informed me the airbag sensor was replaced in 2010 - it was not. i have the car-facts to prove this. infiniti stated to bring my car back to norwood, massachusetts infiniti for a diagnostic. i will do this this week but sadly expect the same run around i have received before. this car between the two safety issues i have reported above is at extreme crash and injury risk.

Reported in: MILLIS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E25M

ENGINE

Reported in: MILLIS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E25M

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MILLIS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JNKCV54E25M

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