Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Infiniti I35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Infiniti I35 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 35 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 #16V349000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V226000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Infiniti I35 is rated below-average due to multiple airbag recalls and frequent owner complaints about the electrical system and engine issues. Recalls suggest safety concerns, particularly with airbags, while complaint data emphasizes reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Any mileage | $200–$1,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | 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
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Engine stalling or misfires
- Unresponsive air conditioning
- Unusual vibration when driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Infiniti I35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.