repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2004 Infiniti I35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2004 Infiniti I35, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-349 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 8, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Infiniti I35 has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags
5Engine
5Engine and engine cooling
5Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control
2Equipment
2Structure
1Steering
1Fuel/propulsion system
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2004 Infiniti I35 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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
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.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other I35 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 I35 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Infiniti I35 safety ratings
2004 Infiniti I35 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Infiniti I35, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-668
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 13V-172
In owners' words
What I35 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The red airbag light on the instrument panel IS on. I have taken the car to the infinity dealer and they say a sensor is out and would be $800 to $1000 to repair. It seems the airbag system should be warranted as long as the car is registered. The mfg book says if this light is on the airbag may…
The steering wheel is hard to turn and it makes a weird noise when turning it. And I have gotten things sent to me about the airbags being recalled
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT HAD BEEN WAITING OVER A YEAR TO HEAR FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO THE PARTS BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE TAKATA RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER AND…
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