A great vehicle can be hard to come by. You may think you have an excellent option then find out that there are unknown issues. Taking the time to learn about possible problems with the Infiniti G35 or any car you drive can help you to make sure your car is safe.
What problems are common with the Infiniti G35?
There are a few common problems with the Infiniti G35 that have been reported to the NHTSA. Some of these include:
- Engine electrical system, the engine dying while the car is in motion
- Airbag light illuminates and will not go out, even with service
- Engine stalling while the car is parked and while it is in motion
- Excessive brake system noise and seizing
- Exterior lighting, faulty third brake light
It can be difficult to fix the problems that have popped up with your vehicle. Taking the time to learn what some of the most common problems are can help you to find the right solution for your particular car and for your issues.
Taking the time to learn a bit about the most common problems can help you to decide what to do if these problems pop up with your vehicle.
About the Infiniti G35
This is a mid-size sedan that was first introduced to the market in 2002 as a 2003 model. This car has undergone a few body and style changes and is a fantastic car for those that are looking for a middling size sedan.
This is a vehicle that comes in an all-wheel drive version as well. There are currently three recalls for this vehicle despite the various problems that have been reported for this car.
Common Infiniti G35 Problems
Engine Electrical System
NHTSA Complaint IDs: 11083779, 10894755
The complainant states that though their car is not part of a recent recall, it is having the same issues as the models and VIN numbers that were listed in the recall.
The driver states that the car will die for no reason while the car is in motion, no matter what speed they are driving. The car flashes check engine lights and then dies, and then the driver loses all control of the vehicle.
The second complaint is very similar. The driver states that when the car is in drive it suddenly goes into a service engine mode and the car then stops functioning. Both drivers believe that this has to do with a defect in the crank shaft and crank sensors.
There is no recall for the cars that are listed in the complaint but there are several more complaints on the NHTSA website that site similar issues.
Airbag Indicator Light
NHTSA Complaint ID: 11093539
This is a series of complaints that total around 10 in all by different drivers. Drivers state that the airbag indicator light keeps coming on and flashing and that no service that is done on it helps or makes the light go out.
One driver even complained that the light has been on for three years and that even a recall repair did not fix the issue.
Engine Stalling
NHTSA Complaint ID: 10899618
This problem revolves around the engine going into safe mode or going into a lower gear and limiting the amount of power that the engine has. There are several different complaints in this category with 38 total complaints regarding the engine of this vehicle.
The same complaint also stated that the car burns an excess of oil when running which causes the engine oil light to come on even with a fresh oil change.
Brake System
NHTSA Complaint ID: 10864515
This complaint centers around the car slipping into safe mode and the brakes causing the entire car to shake when they are applied. Drivers also complained that the car brakes locked up and did not work properly when they were applied.
These are issues that made this car unsafe when driving and caused many drivers to feel that there should be a recall even though there was not.
Exterior Lights
NHTSA Complaint ID: 10943997
This problem centers around the exterior lights failing while the car is in motion. The third brake light has been cited as going out with several different drivers and many drivers have stated that they have had the third brake light replaced, only for it to go out again.
This is a problem that makes it dangerous to drive at night because it does not allow other drivers to be notified adequately that the car in front is about to stop.
How to Find out if I Have a Recall?
If you believe that your vehicle may have a recall or may be dealing with issues that have been commonly reported, looking up the VIN or the model number will help you determine how to fix or repair your car if you do start to deal with some of these common issues.
