Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Infiniti G35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Infiniti G35 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 533 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11E024000 SERVICE EQUIPMENT/CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V555000 FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V455000 NISSAN/CRANK/CAM POSITION SENSOR WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V200000 NISSAN/BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V331000 NISSAN/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V245000 NISSAN/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 220 complaints
- Visibility 68 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 67 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 54 complaints
- Equipment 49 complaints
Of the 533 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 533 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Infiniti G35 is plagued by significant issues, particularly in the electrical system and fuel system. Multiple recalls point to serious safety concerns, notably the fuel filler hose and circuit board of engine components. The frequent complaints about the electrical system further reflect on its overall lower reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$900 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $350–$1,500 | common |
| brake lights switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| visibility system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant flushing
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
- timing belt inspection
- tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- frequent electrical failures
- fuel smell during refueling
- unusual engine noises
- flickering headlights
- decreased braking efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Infiniti G35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.