2003 Infiniti G35 Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2003 Infiniti G35, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “third brake” (39% of reports).
- 54exterior lighting complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $590typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Third brake: mentioned in 21 of 54 complaints (39%)
- Rear window: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2003 Infiniti G35 at $590, and half of them between $360 and $720.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2012), 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 exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 54 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Infiniti G35 exterior lighting complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: On certain sedan and coupe model vehicles, the brake stop lamp switch may malfunction.
Risk: If this occurs, the brake lamps will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. Owner notification began on june 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will install the missing tamperproof caps on the headlamp assemblies. Owner notification began january 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti G35. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V200000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The complete console lighting has gone out in my car. It only works when the exterior lights are off. Not able to drive at night and difficult to drive during daylight due to not being able to see the speedometer. Very much a safety issue.
The third brake light stopped working while driving on a richmond dr. In houston, texas. The direct cause of the malfunction is unknown.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Infiniti G35s have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2003 Infiniti G35 (10% 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 exterior lighting?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2003 Infiniti G35?
Owners report a typical cost of $590 (half paid between $360 and $720), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2003 Infiniti G35?
The most frequent phrase is “third brake”, in 21 of 54 complaints, followed by “rear window” (5).
Other 2003 Infiniti G35 problems
See all 2003 Infiniti G35 problems or exterior lighting problems across all G35 years.