KnownCarProblems2004 Infiniti G35 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 244 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Infiniti G35, most often about the engine (26% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about G35 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Infiniti G35 problems
Engine
63 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lamps illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti G35. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. In addition, the anti-slip, check engine, and vdc warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Electrical
41 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 96,500 miles.
While operating my vehicle in a normal settings my engine all of a sudden just stopped operating while driving on a 35 MPH road without any warning. I pulled over the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle again. Fortunately there were no other vehicle behind me or in front of me that would have caused a…
Stero and climate control into. Can't control stero from steering wheel. A/c stuck on high. Occurred while driving. I stopped , when I got back in car and started it radio and AC controls were gone. The month or so prior the cd player quit and radio would pop in and out.
Lights
41 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights.
Center LED brake light fails. This almost caused 3 close call rear end accidents. I saw cars came close to hitting my car via rear view mirror. I went online and saw many complains of the same problem in regard to the Infiniti G35, the 03-05 models.
I own a 2004 Infiniti G35 and I was just told by the local dealership that the third break light needs replacement. It is an LED light and has not even lasted as long as the bulb-type break lights. It is obviously a defective part and is a safety hazard and should be recalled.
Brakes
34 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock.
Brake calipers have frozen up have been replaced along with rotors and brake pads on four occasions. These same incidents were repaired on 6/16/2008; 4/25/2009; 9/12/2011 and will be again on monday 10/22/2012. This is clearly a vehicle defect that is seriously dangerous for any Infiniti driver, the passengers and…
Front brakes and rotors needed replacement at 24,744 miles and again at 44,875. When I called the dealer the first time replacement was needed, they quoted me almost $600 to do the job. They did not inform me that in late 2003 nissan acknowledged a brake defect and extended the warranty to cover replacement of brakes…
Air bags
22 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle experienced a front-end crash into a tree at 20 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. The driver was injured as a result. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current…
Tl contact owns a 2004 infinity G35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the passenger side air bags at a cost of $700. One week later, the driver side air bags warning light was illuminated again. The dealer informed her that the driver…
Transmission
21 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly.
2004 with approx. 7,200 miles. Rattling noise heard in 1st and 2nd gear. Dealer said it needed new tranny. Replaced tranny. Picked up car and while driving home, could not get it into 5th or 6th gear. Back to dealer. Was told that tranny was bad and had to be replaced again. Picked up car and within a week heard a…
Several times when driving my 2004 Infiniti g35x, the car will accelerate when I downshift in the "tiptronic" mode from 3rd to 2nd or from 2nd to 1st. Although this has not caused an accident, I wanted to provide this information to you as I am not sure if this is the way the car is intended to operate. This condition…
Speed control
20 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
Unexplainable/unexpected revving of my engine occurred at a stop light while my foot was on the brake. The engine revved up 5k RPM. No apparent reason for this to occur. Normal route taken from work involves stop and go traffic with multiple stop lights. About 5 miles into journey home, engine revved at the light.…
2/16/11 Infiniti G35 (2004) put into drive and car would not accelerate above 10 miles per hour, drove 14 miles at that speed. Next morning drove to repair shop, not Infiniti dealer, and showed problem as code #p2128app sensor 2 circuit and #p2138app sensor> performed re: learn procedure for computer. Car was then…
Fuel system
19 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The medal bracket was cracked and makes the seat loose and move during driving. This makes the car extreamly dangerous. I have had 3 mechanics look at the seat and they have notified me that it was a failure in the steal bracket used to secure the seat to the frame of the car. I have also taken it to a Infiniti…
I exited the beltway (i495) and the engine quit with no warning. I was able to restart the car and proceed. . A few days later I was driving and the engine quit again and the service engine light came on. I checked the manual and it said I could continue to drive the car. I took the car to a repair shop and they…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Infiniti G35 recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Infiniti G35
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti G35?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (63 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); electrical (41 complaints, typically around 96,500 miles); lights (41 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti G35 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 13, 2005 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Infiniti G35?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about G35 model year since 2000, with 244 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.