Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2003 Infiniti G35, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system220
- Visibility68
- Engine and engine cooling67
- Engine62
- Exterior lighting54
- Equipment48
- Service brakes, hydraulic43
- Power train22
- Air bags18
- Seats17
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 45 2003 G35 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 37 people died inside them, and 12 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2003 Infiniti G35 failed the safety check 1.67% of the time — 21% less often than the average 2003 passenger car (2.11%). Median odometer at inspection: 131,770 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 11.6–12.3 L/100 km (about 19–20 mpg US), CO₂ 267–283 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| G35 Sedan · Compact · Premium gasoline | 13.3 | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| G35 Sedan · Compact · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 9.9 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2003 Infiniti G35.
| 2002238 13 Dec 2002 | Lights And Instruments On certain vehicles, tamperproof caps to prevent horizontal adjustment of the headlamps were omitted. As a result, these vehicles do not meet CMVSS 108. Corre… |
| 2002160 10 Sept 2002 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel hose connection for the outlet of the fuel pump, which is located at the top of the fuel tank, may not have been fully seated when… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES, THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE HEADLAMPS, IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE A MEANS TO ADJUST THE HEADLAMPS. TAMPERPROOF CAPS TO PREVENT HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS ARE THEN INSTALLED. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING THE TAMPERPROOF CAPS.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION FOR THE OUTLET OF THE FUEL PUMP WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ATTACHED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED AND COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Infiniti told its dealers about the 2003 Infiniti G35: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635647 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CREAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVNG OVER ROAD DIPS, RAIN CHANNELS, STREET INTERSECTIONS AND / OR DRIVEWAYS. *TT |
| 635646 | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING POP OR CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR AND / OR WINDOW. *TT |
| 635644 | INFORMATION REGARDING A BUZZ OR GROWL TYPE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON WHICH GOES AWAY WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OFF. *TT |
| 635643 | INFORMATION ON COUPE BATTERY SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. *TT |
| 635642 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0442 (EVAP SMALL LEAK) STORED. *TT |
| 635640 | INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A SQUEAK, CREAK, OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASH OR BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. *TT |
| 635057 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, CREAK OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TT |
| 635047 | CONCERNS WITH RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR PANEL(S). *TT |
| 632216 | SUBJECT REGRDING TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) INITIALIZATION AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 631192 | CONCERNS WITH TACHOMETER NEEDLE ON WRONG SIDE OF STOP PIN. *TT |
| 631189 | SUBJECT REGARDING RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR PANEL(S). *TT |
| 11002539 | INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001182 | WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001179 | REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001177 | WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10232646 | REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10232645 | WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10232644 | WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10192822 | SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) and then configured after they are installed. When ordering a replacement A/T or control valve, use the Infiniti electronic parts information systems to obtain the correct software program part number See this bulletin for further detail. |
| 10192802 | SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletinlists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail. |
| 10192693 | SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield can be cleaned off by using #0000 super fine steel wool. >The #0000 grade super fine steel wool can be found in most hardware stores. Please see this bulleitn for further details. |
| 10192569 | SERVICE INFORMATION The Body Control Module (BCM) for the Applied Vehicles in this bulletin is now shipped as a blank unit. As with previous BCM replacements, when a blank unit is installed, the configuration process must be performed. See this bulletin for further detail. |
| 10192514 | SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Infiniti STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from the factory equipped condition. This specifically applies to replacing the seat trim with non-factory materials; adding leather/cloth seat covers, seat pads, or seat storage pouches, etc. around or over the seat back and the passenger |
| 10192505 | SERVICE INFORMATION Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.infinitinavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the customer must visit the dealership to have data installed. Use the matrix in this bulletin to determine which method is utilized for each Applied Vehicle. See this bulletin for further detail. |
| 10192314 | SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)