Infiniti G35 Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Infiniti G35 across 5 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (54). The words owners use most often: “third brake” (45% of reports).
- 148exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Third brake: mentioned in 67 of 148 complaints (45%)
- Works intermittently: mentioned in 15 of 148 complaints (10%)
- Rear window: mentioned in 11 of 148 complaints (7%)
- High mount: mentioned in 9 of 148 complaints (6%)
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 Infiniti G35 at $600, and half of them between $350 and $720.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2013), 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 109 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 148 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Infiniti G35 exterior lighting complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Model years: 2006, 2007
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the "vertical gradient" and "headlamp photometric values" requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.'
Risk: This standard is to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
Fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 16, 2007. Owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Model years: 2003
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
Model years: 2003
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…
Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesnât let me fill up tank totally because it thinks itâs full), right headlights fog up and can't be polished…
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER INSIDE BOTH HEADLIGHT UNITS. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT UNIT FAILED AGAIN. INFINITI PALM SPRINGS (67615 E PALM CANYON DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234, [redacted]) STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL…
The third brake light that sits in the window doesn't not light when brakes are applied when power was attached to the light it worked but not when plugged in to the harness in the car the tail brake lights work however
Frequently asked questions
Do all Infiniti G35s have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 148 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Infiniti G35. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Infiniti G35 exterior lighting?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the Infiniti G35?
Owners report a typical cost of $600 (half paid between $350 and $720), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Infiniti G35?
The most frequent phrase is “third brake”, in 67 of 148 complaints, followed by “works intermittently” (15).
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