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. After it cooled off I traced the leak to a power steering line up high at the bulkhead. I pulled the outer chafe guard back and additional power steering fluid poured out onto the ground. The right side bulkhead area was soaked in power steering fluid. The entire area was bathed in fluid however the outer chafe guard on the hose acted as a barrier to prevent the hose from spraying potentially combustible power steering fluid onto the rear bank exhaust manifold. The next day I replaced the hose. I have retained the old hose if needed for inspection. It appears to be leaking at the metal crimp. This sounds just like the acura and honda issue. This vehicle is a one owner vehicle, manufactured november 2001 and purchased new march 2003. The vehicle has never had collision damage, is very clean and well cared for. It is driven as a daily commuter vehicle.
The worst 2002 Infiniti G35 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Infiniti G35 34
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- Intelligent key not detected / engine will not start
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Windshield cracking
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Infiniti; front sonar parking sensor service information
- Exterior cleaning information service information
- Plastic interior trim protective covering removal service information
What 2002 Infiniti G35 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. Today 06/30/09 I am having exactly the same problem as I did in 2007 - the air is running a full blast and I have no control over it or my radio. Something needs to be done and infiniti is will aware of the problem as are all the dealership!! All they are doing is raking in more money for a defective part - I believe there should be a recall on this circuit and infiniti should be fined!!
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.
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Questions about the 2002 Infiniti G35
Is the 2002 Infiniti G35 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Infiniti G35, fewer than a typical G35 model year.
What is the 2002 Infiniti G35 year score?
The 2002 Infiniti G35 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Infiniti G35: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Infiniti G35?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Infiniti G35 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Infiniti G35 have bad airbags?
The Infiniti G35 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (46 complaints), 2008 (33 complaints) and 2007 (30 complaints).
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