no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2003 Infiniti G35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 533 owner complaints about the 2003 Infiniti G35, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Infiniti G35 has problems
533 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
220Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
68Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
67Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
62Engine1 crash/fire/injury
54Exterior lighting
48Equipment
43Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
22Power train
18Air bags
10517 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 220 | 6 |
| Visibility | 68 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 67 | 2 |
| Engine | 62 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 54 | 0 |
| Equipment | 48 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 43 | 1 |
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Air bags | 18 | 6 |
| 17 other systems | 105 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2003 Infiniti G35 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP…
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LAMPS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Exterior lighting: headlights
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF THE CONNECTION COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING DUE TO LACK OF FUEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
90kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 182 electrical system complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles110under 100k miles72100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
34 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $800 – $1,400
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other G35 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G35 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2003 Infiniti G35 safety ratings
2003 Infiniti G35 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What G35 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Complete center console not working. Stuck on auto a/c with no way to defrost windshield and it was raining. No modes work, no cd, no radio, no heat, no defrost- front or rear. I have already had this happen before, replaced motherboard and it cost me 1200.00 and that was in 2011. Now it has…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLIMATE CONTROL FEATURE ON THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE DEFROSTER WAS ALSO INOPERABLE. HOLMAN INFINITI LOCATED AT 577 NJ-38, MAPLE SHADE TOWNSHIP, NJ 08052 WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND…
MY INFINITI CLIMATE CONTROL HAS QUIT WORKING WHICH HAS LEFT ME WITH A CAR WITH NO HEAT OR DEFROST UNABLE TO DRIVE IN THE WINTER. THEIR WAS A RECALL ON MANY 2003 G35 BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY CAR ISNT COVERED. SEEMS TOO MUCH OF A COINCIDENCE MY CAR IS DOING EXACT COMPLAINT ON MANY OTHER CARS.
Own a 2003 G35?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.