Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Infiniti I35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Infiniti I35 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 70 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V287000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V455000 NISSAN/CRANK/CAM POSITION SENSOR WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V146000 NISSAN/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V043000 NISSAN/THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 14 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Suspension 10 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 7 complaints
Of the 70 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 70 complaints, owners report 15 injuries and 11 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Infiniti I35 has multiple recalls affecting safety and mechanical functions. Airbag issues, engine sensors, and suspension problems significantly impact reliability. Regular maintenance and attention to early symptoms of failure can mitigate risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | any mileage | $600–$1,000 | very common |
| crank position sensor | 80,000–110,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| control arm | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$700 | 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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Unusual suspension noises
- Airbag warning light on
- Vehicle pulling to one side
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Infiniti I35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.