AI Damage2004 Infiniti I35: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Infiniti I35 filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 35
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 34% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 6% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 6% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 3% of all complaints
- Air bags: 12 complaints (34% of all).
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine: 5 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 5 complaints (14% of all).
- Equipment: 2 complaints (6% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 35 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 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.
The red airbag light on the instrument panel IS on. I have taken the car to the infinity dealer and they say a sensor is out and would be $800 to $1000 to repair. It seems the airbag system should be warranted as long as the car is registered.
Service engine light soon came on along with several other warning lights, engine would not restart readily and then stalled again without warning. Had to have the car towed from the road for repair. The cam shaft sensor and crankshaft sensors were replaced.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 infiniti i35. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags). The contact had been waiting over a year to hear from the manufacturer in regards to the parts being available for the takata recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti i35. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
While driving 80 mph, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed. The failure recurred numerous times.
While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after the battery was recharged, but it failed to accelerate over 5 mph. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling).
While driving approximately 15 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and regained normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cam shaft sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced.
I was driving the vehicle today and the car started to stall. Several lights came on like service, engine light, break light. Then total shutdown. I took it to local mechanic and he suspects that there's a problem with ignition and key tumbler.
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 6,335 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 17% most complained about).
On average one model year of the I35 has 50 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 35, 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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti I35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 35. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (26%), warning lights, check engine (20%), rust, corrosion (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Infiniti I35?
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 2004 Infiniti I35 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 2004 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.