Infiniti I35 Problems by Year
Infiniti I35 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical I35 year: 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 I35: 93 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2002 I35: 70 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2004 I35: 35 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti I35 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 3 | 3 |
| Suspension | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Power Train | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Equipment | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Infiniti I35 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 I35 | 35 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 I35 | 93 | 5 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 I35 | 70 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 I35 | 2 | 2 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti I35 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (70), 2003 (93) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical I35 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti I35?
Engine, with 60 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti I35 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.