2004 INFINITI G35 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
351
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 INFINITI G35
The 2004 INFINITI G35 has received a total of 351 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (43 complaints), Electrical System (41 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (39 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 INFINITI G35
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 INFINITI G35, potentially affecting up to 280,603 vehicles.
Recall 11E024000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 199 vehicles affected
Defect: ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2003-2006 NISSAN 350Z AND INFINITI G35 VEHICLES. THE SX: K70358-01 CLUTCH KIT CONTAINS AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC.
Consequence: AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY ON THE INITIAL START-UP, IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FAILS TO USE THE SERVICE BRAKES WHILE THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED. UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: ZF SERVICE NOTIFY WHOLESALERS TO RETURN ANY AFFECTED CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES STILL IN INVENTORY FOR FREE REPLACEMENT KITS. THIS CONDITION WILL CORRECT ITSELF AFTER THE FIRST START-UP AND USAGE OF THE CLUTCH KIT. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER IS NOT SATISFIED...
View full details →Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 87,745 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
View full details →Recall 05V555000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 192,659 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 INFINITI G35
351 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 INFINITI G35. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.
Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.
Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.
Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesn’t let me fill up tank totally because it thinks it’s full), right headlights fog up and can't be polished, light bulbs went out. Cruise control NEVER worked, a/c stopped working at 77,000 miles, window motor on both doors broke before 75,000 miles
Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesn’t let me fill up tank totally because it thinks it’s full), right headlights fog up and can't be polished, light bulbs went out. Cruise control NEVER worked, a/c stopped working at 77,000 miles, window motor on both doors broke before 75,000 miles
Safety Rating for the 2004 INFINITI G35
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 INFINITI G35 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 INFINITI G35
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 INFINITI G35. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITB-10-034-A — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS COULD STOP WORKING DUE TO A CONNECTOR ISSUE. *RM UPDATED 7/26/12. *PE
ITB-10-034 — AIR BAGS
NISSAN: 2003-2004 G35. THE SIDE AIR BAGS COULD STOP WORKING DUE TO A CONNECTOR ISSUE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE. *RM
IT-B-08-041A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFINITI: HARD TO FILL FUEL TANK. FILLING NOZZLE CONTINUES TO CLICK OFF WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN 1/2 FULL. *PE
07008 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
MANUAL TILT ADJUSTMENT LEVER REPAIR PROCEDURE. *KB
05002 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CLICKING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR AXLE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TT
05034 — STRUCTURE:BODY
NOISE FROM REAR DOOR WITH WINDOW ALL THE WAY UP. *TT
03028A — STEERING
STEERING DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. *TT
04046 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR HARNESS COVER. *TT
04024 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF LID SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE. *TT
04023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1031, P1051, P1148, P1168 A/F SENSOR HEATER / CLOSED LOOP. *TT
Showing 10 of 13 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 INFINITI G35
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI G35
- 2002 INFINITI G35 — 3 complaints
- 2003 INFINITI G35 — 737 complaints
- 2004 INFINITI G35 (current)
- 2005 INFINITI G35 — 295 complaints
- 2006 INFINITI G35 — 184 complaints
- 2007 INFINITI G35 — 149 complaints
- 2008 INFINITI G35 — 130 complaints
- 2009 INFINITI G35 — 2 complaints
Other INFINITI Models
- INFINITI QX60 — 772 total complaints
- INFINITI G37 — 718 total complaints
- INFINITI QX56 — 700 total complaints
- INFINITI Q50 — 687 total complaints
- INFINITI FX35 — 576 total complaints
- INFINITI M35 — 568 total complaints
- INFINITI QX4 — 386 total complaints
- INFINITI M45 — 372 total complaints