2003 Infiniti I35 problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints about the 2003 Infiniti I35 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 32.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 20.9%.
Complaints134
Crashes2
Fires0
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 32.8% · 44
Engine and engine cooling 20.9% · 28
Electrical system 9.7% · 13
Vehicle speed control 7.5% · 10
Air bags 6.0% · 8
Electronic stability control (ESC) 6.0% · 8
Power train 3.7% · 5
Unknown or other 3.7% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 21 in the last three years against 26 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 115,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti I35. After being serviced according to a recall pertaining to the air bags, the vehicle hesitated and decelerated when approaching a stop. The vehicle also drove roughly without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Engine · reported at 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti I35. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled with warning. The slip,tcs and engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was currently being towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,293. Engine · reported at 180,293 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti I35. The contact stated that the tcs warning indicator flashed, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000. Engine · reported at 179,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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