AI Damage2002 Infiniti G35: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Infiniti G35 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 33% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
During my evening drive home on a local highway / toll road I smelled a strong pungent burnt oil smell thru the air vents. As I was at the end of my commute I parked the car and noted oil dripping from the right front area of the car.
I have a g35 2003 and had to replace the radio 28041-am883 circuit board on 5/10/07 (it was under warranty at that time). Also, when I was traveling up north the car would not start last winter I took it to a independent repair shop and they disconnected the radio - charge the battery - and it works fine now.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning airbag light appeared on the dashboard and will not go off until the vehicle shuts down.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the G35 has 169 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Infiniti G35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, steering. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (33%), won't start (33%), oil leak or consumption (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Infiniti G35?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Infiniti G35 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2002 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.