2004 INFINITI G35 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

351

Owner Complaints

27 Crashes 9 Fires 3 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

Engine
Complaints: 43 3 Crashes 2 Fires
Electrical System
Complaints: 41 1 Crash
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 39
Air Bags
Complaints: 21 7 Crashes 7 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 17 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 17 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 17 3 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 14 2 Fires
Seats
Complaints: 14 1 Fire 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 10
Power Train
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 9
Equipment
Complaints: 8
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 6
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 1 Injury 3 Deaths
Structurebody
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11611258 | ENGINE | | N/A miles Crash
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.
#11611258 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles Crash
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.
#11611258 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles Crash
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.
#11565679 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A 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
#11565679 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A 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

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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

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 INFINITI G35

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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