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2003 Infiniti G35 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
532Complaints
7Recalls
15Crashes
5Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (41% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Electrical System complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System218 · 41%not available
Engine62 · 11.7%RecalledRecall 03V455000
Engine And Engine Cooling53 · 10%RecalledRecall 03V455000
Exterior Lighting45 · 8.5%RecalledRecall 03V200000 · Recall 06E060000 · Recall 02V331000
Visibility34 · 6.4%not available
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System26 · 4.9%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE62 · 11.7%
VISIBILITY34 · 6.4%
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM26 · 4.9%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18 · 3.4%
EQUIPMENT18 · 3.4%
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.17 · 3.2%
SEATS16 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 532 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 03V200000 · 2003 · reported 06/02/2003

IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LAMPS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:clutch Assembly

NHTSA campaign 11E024000 · 2011 · reported 06/24/2011

AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY ON THE INITIAL START-UP, IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FAILS TO USE THE SERVICE BRAKES WHILE THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E060000 · 2006 · reported 06/29/2006

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 05V555000 · 2005 · reported 12/13/2005

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 03V455000 · 2003 · reported 11/17/2003

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 RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 02V331000 · 2002 · reported 12/12/2002

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 02V245000 · 2002 · reported 09/12/2002

IF THE CONNECTION COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING DUE TO LACK OF FUEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, IF THE CONNECTION COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING OR ATTEMPTING TO START OR RESTART THE ENGINE, SOME FUEL WILL DISCHARGE FROM THE FUEL PUMP.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CAR WILL NOT RESTART AFTER ONLY SITTING LESS THAN 48 HOURS. BATTERY HAS BEEN CHECKED AND NOT PROBLEM WITH ALTERNATOR. MANY REPORTS ON INTERNET ABOUT…”NHTSA complaint 10207117 — filed 10/28/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DASH PANEL THAT CONTROLS THE STEREO , CD, HEATER, AC ECT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY*”NHTSA complaint 10188971 — filed 04/12/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“DASH PANEL THAT CONTROLED THE STEREO, CD, HEATER, AC, ETC DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE A/C DOES NOT SHUT OFF, WHEREAS ALL THE OTHER DEVICES…”NHTSA complaint 10187438 — filed 04/10/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti G35?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 218 of 532 NHTSA complaints (41%), followed by engine (62), engine and engine cooling (53), exterior lighting (45). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2003 Infiniti G35 have?

532 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2003 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 03V200000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2003 Infiniti G35's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.