2004 Infiniti I35 problems

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Common 2004 Infiniti I35 problems

The Infiniti I35, produced between 2002 and 2004, is known for its luxurious features and comfortable ride. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems that owners should be aware of.

One of the most significant issues with the 2004 Infiniti I35 is with the transmission. Many owners reported problems with the transmission, including slipping gears and rough shifting. Some owners even experienced complete transmission failure, which could be a costly repair. The transmission issues could be caused by a faulty solenoid, low transmission fluid levels, or a damaged torque converter. Regular maintenance and inspections of the transmission could help prevent these issues.

Another common issue with the 2004 Infiniti I35 is with the fuel system. Some owners reported problems with the fuel pump, which could cause the engine to stall or not start at all. The issue could also cause the car to stop running while driving, which could be dangerous. The fuel pump could be replaced, but it was a costly repair that could be avoided with regular maintenance of the fuel system.

The 2004 Infiniti I35 also has some reported issues with the air conditioning system. Some owners reported that the air conditioning would stop working, which could be frustrating during the hot summer months. The issue could be caused by a faulty compressor or a refrigerant leak. Regular maintenance of the air conditioning system could help prevent these issues.

In addition to these issues, some owners of the 2004 Infiniti I35 have reported problems with the power steering system. The power steering pump could fail, causing a loss of power steering and making it difficult to steer the car. The issue could also be caused by a damaged power steering hose or low power steering fluid levels. Regular maintenance and inspections of the power steering system could help prevent these issues.

Some owners of the Infiniti I35 have also reported problems with the car's electrical system. Alternator and starter issues are particularly prevalent, as well as problems with the car's suspension, including problems with the struts, shocks, and sway bar. Brake issues, such as brake pads and rotors requiring replacement sooner than expected, are also common. Power steering problems, including issues with the steering rack, can also be an issue. The i35's exhaust system can also be prone to problems, including issues with the catalytic converter and exhaust leaks. Cooling system issues, such as problems with the radiator and thermostat, have also been reported.

Overall, while the Infiniti I35 is generally a reliable car, it has its share of common issues that potential buyers should be aware of before making a purchase. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise can help keep the car running smoothly for years to come.

2004 Infiniti I35 engine

How many miles per gallon does the Infiniti I35 get?

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What was the last year of the Infiniti I35?

2004

Likely due to redundancy and INFINITI's move away from front-wheel drive cars, the 2004 model year was the final appearance of the I35 sedan.

What engine is in a 2004 Infiniti I35?

3.5 L V62004 INFINITI I35 / Engine

A 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 again provides the I35 with refined performance. The highly acclaimed engine, producing 255 horsepower and 246 lb-ft of torque, is part of the VQ engine series that has won praise as one of the “Ten Best Engines” from Ward's Auto World magazine for nine consecutive years.

What transmission does Infiniti I35 have?

1 transmission

Name0-100 km/hCons. l/100km
Automatic, 4-speed7 s10.7 l

2004 Infiniti I35 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Infiniti I35 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Air bags problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Engine problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Unknown or other problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2004 Infiniti I35 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 2004 Infiniti I35

The NHTSA has received 35 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2004 Infiniti I35. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles.

2024-02-08

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-02-08
  • VIN: JNKDA31A74T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: 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 inflate, not inflate when needed, just not work. I am concerned, I do not want the bag to inflate as I or my wife is driving. This not a very good safety system if can go out from just one sensor it seems it should have a redundant system for this.This is a safety issue that seems infinity should have to fix especially with the problem with airbags. I do not want my wife or I to be a statistic for a bad airbag system.
2022-02-24

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-02-24
  • VIN: JNKDA31AX4T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: 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
2020-09-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2020-08-30
  • VIN: JNKDA31A24T
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING. LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON CAME ON ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER WARNING LIGHTS, ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART READILY AND THEN STALLED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED FROM THE ROAD FOR REPAIR. THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THIS IS THE EXACT SAME REPAIR CONDUCTED UNDER THE RECALL 03V455000 FOR INFINITI I35S FOR 2002 AND 2003. OBVIOUSLY THIS PROBLEM CONTINUED IN CARS PRODUCED IN EARLY 2004.
2018-02-15

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2018-01-26
  • VIN: JNKDA31A04T
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: TWO MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE LOOSE FROM RUSTED FRAME. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THE DEFECT WAS FOUND. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN CONNECTICUT IN JUNE OF 2017 AND DRIVEN TO LAS VEGAS NEVADA. VEHICLE HAD 89,00 ORIGINAL MILES WHEN PURCHASED.
2017-03-07

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-03-01
  • VIN: JNKDA31A84T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: 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 DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2017-02-24

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
  • VIN: JNKDA31A44T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2017-01-17

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
  • VIN: JNKDA31A54T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-12-13

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
  • VIN: JNKDA31A94T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" WHEN WILL THE PARTS BE AVAILABLE? I DO NOT WANT TO BE A STATISTIC. MY HUSBAND AND I DO A LOT OF HIGHWAY TRAVELING IN HUMID AREAS.
2016-12-09

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-05-23
  • VIN: JNKDA31AX4T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: TAKATA RECALL STILL NOT FULFILLED.
2016-10-12

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
  • VIN: JNKDA31AX4T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-09-09

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-08-31
  • VIN: JNKDA31A94T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-08-12

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-05-27
  • VIN: JNKDA31AX4T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-08-01

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-05-24
  • VIN: JNKDA31A74T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2016-07-29

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-07-29
  • VIN: JNKDA31A14T
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2016-04-19

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2010-09-10
  • VIN: JNKDA31A04T
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AFTER THREE REPAIRS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
2015-02-06

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2015-02-05
  • VIN: JNKDA31A44T
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: I WAS APPROACHING TO INTERSECTION TRAFFIC LIGHT, SLOW DOWN FORM 35MPH TO STOP SAW THE GREEN SIGNAL, TRY TO MOVE BY APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR CAR DOES NOT MOVE. ON THE DASH I SAW THE LIGHTS ABS AND TCS OFF COMING UP AND GOING EVERY 3 SECONDS. TURN ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS HIT THE BREAK PUT THE CAR TO PARKING & PUT TO THE D GEAR IT MOVED SLOWLY AND OTHER TWO LIGHTS CAME ON SEAT BELT LIGHT EVEN THOUGH WAS WEARING IT, AND AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. EVEN IF I APPLY ACCELERATOR NO NOISE OF HUMMING NOTHING, WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MOVE TO THE NEAREST PLACE (GAS STATION AT THE INTERSECTION) & ABLE TO PARK. AFTER PARKING IT I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND OPEN THE HOOD TO SEE WAS EVERYTHING ALRIGHT WITH MY CAR AT THIS TIME I FELT THE STRONG SMELL OF SOME WIRE OR PLASTIC BURNED ( FELT THE SAME SMELL WHILE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL AT THE INTERSECTION BUT WAS NOT THAT STRONG). EVERYTHING LOOKED ALRIGHT. LET IT COOL DOWN A BIT THEN CHECKED FLUIDS, ALL THE FLUIDS WERE OK. TRIED TO CRANK DID NOT START, ALL THE LIGHT STAYS ON AND AS I TRIED TO CRANK ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHES BUT DOES NOT TURN ON. TRIED BY PUTTING INTO NEUTRAL AND CRANKING IT TURNED ON ABOUT TO MOVE AND ABS TCS OFF LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING EVERY 3 SECONDS. PARKED BACK AND TURNED OFF. WAITED FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES AND TRIED TO TURN ON NO TURNING ON. ALL THE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I PUT THE KEYS AND TURN TO READY. AS TRIED TO CRANK IT ALL THE LIGHTS FLASHES. CALLED MY BROTHER CAME GAVE ME JUMP IT CRANKED BUT TCS ABS STARTED FLASHING. TOOK OUT THE BATTERY WEN TO AUTOZONE 24HRS STORE TO CHECK IT OUT THEY SAID BATTERY IS GOOD 79% CHARGE STILL REMAIN. CAME BACK INSTALLED BATTERY TRIED TO CRANK DID NOT HAPPEN. GOT THE JUMP FROM MY BROTHER IT CRANKED, BUT AFTER FEW SECONDS LIGHTS ABS TCS OFF STARTED FLASHING. PARKED IT AND LEFT OVERNIGHT. TOWED IT TODAY TO SERVICE CENTER WAITING FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE IT. *JS
2015-02-05

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2015-02-05
  • VIN: JNKDA31A34T
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED, BUT IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,000.
2015-01-14

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2014-11-19
  • VIN: JNKDA31A64T
  • Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
  • Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS MY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. FIRST INCIDENT WHILE DRIVE ON HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF, I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR CONTROL THE VEHICLE. WHILE STOPPED, I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND OCCASION , I WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH AND THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. I RESTARTED IT. ON THE MOST RECENT OCCASION, JANUARY 13, 2015, I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR I EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK THROUGH MY CAR KEY. I AM HAVING A MECHANIC CHECK OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND FRIGHTENING. *TR
2014-08-25

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2014-08-19
  • VIN: JNKDA31A54T
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND REGAINED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT SENSORS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAM SHAFT SENSORS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
2014-08-21

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2014-08-21
  • VIN: JNKDA31A14T
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
  • Summary: I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TODAY AND THE CAR STARTED TO STALL. SEVERAL LIGHTS CAME ON LIKE SERVICE, ENGINE LIGHT, BREAK LIGHT. THEN TOTAL SHUTDOWN. I TOOK IT TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE SUSPECTS THAT THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH IGNITION AND KEY TUMBLER. THIS SOUNDS A LOT LIKE THE GM PROBLEM WITH WEAK KEY TUMBLERS AND CAUSING SUDDEN STALL AND CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE IF INFINITI I35 2004 HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
2013-09-03

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2013-06-12
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: I HAD THE OIL CHANGED IN JUNE 2013. IN EARLY JULY MY DAUGHTER SAID THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A DAY OR TWO LATER THE CAR WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS BONE DRY. WE CHALKED IT UP TO THE LAST OIL CHANGE AS NOT HAVING ENOUGH OIL PUT IN IT. WELL, 5 WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED ALONG WITH THE OIL LIGHT. I CHECKED THE OIL AND IT'S BONE DRY. ALL WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF AFTER PUTTING OIL IN. THE CAR IS BURNING OIL, A LOT OF OIL VERY QUICKLY WITH NO RESIDUE ON THE DRIVEWAY. I WENT ONLINE AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, MILEAGE SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. I HAVE YET TO BRING IT IN TO THE DEALER FOR FEAR THAT IT WILL NEED AN ENGINE. SOME LIGHT COLORED SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF EXHAUST. THIS IS PROBABLY HAPPENING MORE THAN DOCUMENTED AS OWNERS MAY FEEL LIKE THERE'S NOT MUCH TO COMPLAIN ABOUT WITH A 9 YEAR OLD LUXURY CAR.
2013-08-23

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2013-08-23
  • VIN: JNXDA31A54T
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR NO LONGER REVS UP THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE STAYS AT IDLE SPEED ONLY. NO LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, AND ENGINE REVS UP. I TURN IT OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR 15 - 30 MINUTES AND IT DRIVES FINE. *TR
2013-05-22

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2012-07-12
  • VIN: JNKDA31A44T
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE CAM SHAFT AND CRANK SHAFT SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. *TR
2013-03-17

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2013-02-05
  • VIN: JNKDA31A94T
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT FRONT CROSSMEMBER THAT SUPPORTS ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IS ROTTING/ RUSTING. "ENGINE/ TRANSMISSION MAY DROP". DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIR, WAS TOLD TO "CONSULT A BODY SHOP". I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH (NISSAN) INFINITI I35 AND (NISSAN) MAXIMA BODIES.
2012-07-13

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2012-07-11
  • VIN: JNKDA31A44T
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI I35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED OF THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 69,938. ...UPDATED 08-10-12 *BF UPDATED 08/14/12

2004 Infiniti I35 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2004 Infiniti I35.

2020-01-09
  • Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
  • Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
  • Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
2016-05-24
  • Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
  • Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
  • Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2015-04-17
  • Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
  • Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.

Positive 2004 Infiniti I35 car reviews

  1. Trey Stark 2024-11-18

    I originally purchased this car for my wife, but I must admit, I am now coveting some of the features of her much newer near-luxury car! The car provides a quiet and comfortable ride, with enough amenities to keep most people happy (even though we opted for a model without navigation). The interior is spacious and well-designed, while the exterior is handsome, if not necessarily eye-catching. The car has ample power, but it is more of a boulevard cruiser than a sports car, so don't expect to fly around corners (that's what the MR2 is for).

  2. Jerry Jast 2024-10-14

    After much research in looking at the entry level luxury sedan market, I couldn't find a better deal than the '04 I-35.Though inside/outside are outdated, I still like that Maxima styling and the interior looks rich. My wife and I love to drive the car. A great blend of luxury and performance. The engine rocks, having the horsepower to get up and go from a stop as well as passing on the highway with ease. The Bose stereo system is the worst "deluxe" sound system I've had in any of my vehicles. Poor sounding speakers,woofer that constantly buzzes with noise. I've also incurred a few door dings...seems to have very soft sheetmetal.

  3. Kay Kreiger 2024-10-13

    This car is amazing! It's so smooth, luxurious, and beautiful. I've already put on over 500 miles in less than a week because I find myself looking for excuses to drive it. The satellite radio is fantastic and I love how the dash is laid out. The trip button on the heated steering wheel gives me all the information I need, including outside air temperature, MPG, miles till empty, average speed, and current MPG. The navigation system works perfectly. Overall, this car handles incredibly well and is an absolute joy to drive!

  4. Mekhi Dach 2024-09-13

    Great power and response. The sound system is fantastic and very quiet. The 'bells and whistles' are well thought out and add to the comfort.

  5. Sherwood Hill 2024-09-11

    I have had it for two weeks now and I always look for excuses to go for a ride and take it out on the road. The car has a lot of power and I usually win the race across the intersection. It is comfortable on all types of roads. I considered the new Maxima and Altima but I liked the way the I35 handled and the way it felt when I drove it. I absolutely love the whole car.

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So i35 suck overall? - Maxima Forums
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May 18, 2011 ... Infiniti I30/I35 - So i35 suck overall? - So ... common car problems my freind :-) Reply. #68 ... Mar 2004. Location. Duluth, MN. Posts: 120.

2004 INFINITI I35 Problems and Complaints - 3 Issues
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Odd problems with 2004 Infiniti I35 - Maxima Forums
Odd problems with 2004 Infiniti I35 - Maxima Forums
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2004 INFINITI I35 Consumer Reviews | Cars.com
2004 INFINITI I35 Consumer Reviews | Cars.com
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Comfort 4.6; Interior 4.4; Performance 4.4; Value 4.4; Exterior 3.9; Reliability 4.0.

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