2003 Infiniti G35 Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · 220 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2003 Infiniti G35, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “circuit board” (21% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Circuit board: mentioned in 46 of 220 complaints (21%)
  • Climate control: mentioned in 23 of 220 complaints (10%)
  • Audio finisher: mentioned in 22 of 220 complaints (10%)
  • Full blast: mentioned in 17 of 220 complaints (8%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2003 Infiniti G35 at $1,450, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,050.

Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 182 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 2%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles6 · 3%
50k–75k miles39 · 21%
75k–100k miles62 · 34%
100k–150k miles54 · 30%
150k+ miles18 · 10%

How serious are the reports?

Of 220 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire.

Infiniti G35 electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2003, with 220 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 22020032202004: 412004412005: 242005242006: 162006162007: 202007202008: 102008102009: 120091

n = 333 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2009 G35150%40,338
2008 G351011%89,000
2007 G352018%71,500
2006 G351611%111,000
2005 G352411%109,993
2004 G354117%96,500
2003 G3522041%90,000
2002 G35133%64,733

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 44 complaints
2003: 120032004: 12005: 120052006: 12007: 420072008: 62009: 2420092010: 392011: 442011442012: 322013: 1620132014: 162015: 820152016: 72017: 620172018: 22019: 520192020: 42021: 120212022: 12023: 12023

n = 220 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2003 Infiniti G35. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The ignition switch will not return to selection 3 after cranking.

Received Aug 30, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11541689

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…

Received Nov 18, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11494077

Been having problems lately with the engine light coming on and the slip and vdc light also

Received Jan 6, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11386750

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2003 Infiniti G35s have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 220 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2003 Infiniti G35 (41% of the 533 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Infiniti G35 electrical system?

No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2003 Infiniti G35?

Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,050), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2003 Infiniti G35?

The most frequent phrase is “circuit board”, in 46 of 220 complaints, followed by “climate control” (23).

Other 2003 Infiniti G35 problems

See all 2003 Infiniti G35 problems or electrical system problems across all G35 years.