I bought this car used, should have checked this site first. I now have to replace my brakes once a year because they wear prematurely. That is a $1000 job. Only have has the car for 3 years. Last year in 09, the cd player stopped working with 6 cd's stuck in the changer, I had nationwide infinity look into this, when they said it would be $1400 to fix, but my year car has these problems. So I said forget it, I do not have this kind of money sitting around. Then couple months after that, the radio would shut off by it self a couple times a week and come right back on. Then just the other day, being june 5th 2010 my radio would not come on at all and I now have no control over my air condition. It is stuck on 70 full blast. Now wasting a ton of gas also. I called nationwide to make an appt, when I discussed the issue, the service advisor then said " let me guess, 2003 g35" I said oh, so you know this issue, he said yes we see it all the time, your looking at !600 to fix! I then call infinity headquarter to file a complaint to have them take care of the issue due to it being a known issue with no recall. Im a single mom, so not have this money laying around. I think its a huge safety issue due to me not having any control over the front or rear defrosters! I am contacting all local news stations to get some help!
2003 Infiniti G35 brakes complaints
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2003 g35 and q45 infiniti with brake problems. *tgw the consumer stated the problem with the q45 was extreme vibrations when applying the brake; particularly at speeds over 50 MPH. On down-hill braking, the shudder vibration was passed on to the steering wheel.
My 2003 g35 coupe have brake problem where the brake pads and rotor will wear out so quick. I have gone through 2 sets of pads and rotor within 40km. Richmond nissan refuse to fix it for me under warranty. I finally had to replace them myself at my own cost.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35 sedan. The contact stated that the transmission failed at 45,000 miles. In addition, the brakes failed on the vehicle and were replaced several times. When the vehicle was started, it would jolt and jerk on its own. The dealer stated that the transmission was slipping and needed to be replaced. He assumed that the repairs could be made under the extended powertrain warranty; however, the manufacturer stated that the warranty did not include the fly wheel or the clutch component of the transmission. The failure mileage was less than 45,000 and current mileage was 69,800.
Infinity has neglected to remedy a well documented problem with their defective brake pads and rotors particularly as it pertains to the 2003 and 2004 g35 sedan with automatic transmission. Extremely excessive wear results in rotor replacement every 10-15,000 miles. Warranty program addressing the problem failed to inform consumers that the new rotors replacing the defective rotors were the same make and manufacturer. Consumers LED to believe defective rotor situation was resolved only to discover (after warranty expired) that rotors failed again. Result is excessive repairs due to faulty parts and extreme loss of resale value. Infinity refuses to cover replacement. My 2003 g35 has 29,877 miles and needs it's second set of rotors!
2003 infiniti g35 with a recall on the engine. Customer states that the dealer told her that her car was not included in the recall even though the symptoms were the same. Dealer refused to fix it unless she paid 11,000 dollars to fix it. *kb the dealer informed the consumer the engine shut down because the piston broke causing it to hit the engine which put a hole in the engine block. The consumer had a used engine put in the vehicle on july 24, 2006 but, one year later the engine failed. The consumer stated she has had numerous problems with the brakes, the driver's seat made a constant noise, the 6 cd changer malfunctioned and ceased to operate and the window motor was replaced.
My 2003 infiniti g35 has an unsafe brake system. Since it was new and before 24,000 miles, I have had the brake pads and rotors replaced 3 times. They wear out so fast that it is difficult to know when they are unsafe. They always have squeaked loudly, even when new so that is not an indicator. Infiniti stopped putting this brake system in the g35 6 months after manufacturing started and they gave a 3 year warranty on the brakes of these cars, so they knew they had a problem. They will do nothing to fix this.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's brakes malfunctioned while driving various speeds without prior warning. When the brakes were gently applied, the brake pedal went to the floor. The service dealer replaced the brake pads several times but the problem recurred, and the service dealer was unable to resolve the issue.
Dt*: the contact stated while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle at a dealership, it was determined the brake pads and drums were excessively worn and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified.
Problems with excessive brake wear on 2003 infiniti g35 as well as problems with towing guide section of the owners manual.*mr
While driving at approximately 30 MPH vehicle vibrated in the front when applying the brakes. They were replaced, and the rotors turned on 3 different occasions. Owner was informed that the front brakes were wearing out prematurely. Owner contacted the manufacturer and the dealer.
I purchased my 2003 infiniti g35 in october 2003. I only have 19,000 miles on my car and the brakes have been squeaking loudly since about 13,0000 miles. I have mentioned this to the service dept at the dealership on 2 or 3 occasions when I've taken my car in for service and was told this is normal. I've bought several cars and never have I heard that the breaks squeaking unbearably was normal. They told me to wait until I bring my car in for service again and if the brakes are even more worn down they might see what they can do. I don't know if the car is even safe to drive. Do the breaks have to totally go out and I run into the back of someone before I can get them fixed under warranty??? I have a 95 mustang and it sounds better than my 2003 infiniti. I don't want to pay 30,000 for a car that squeeks as if I'm driving an old beat up lemon. Help! Kdj.
Consumer complained about a brake problem. Brakes and rotors wore out prematurely. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and had the brake work done. Less than 5,000 miles later, needed to replace brakes again.
While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle turned 360 degrees, crossed three lanes of traffic and collided into the guard rail. *ph driver has no input from slip light and vdc light. Engine also stalled. Dealer informed consumer that vdc failed but changed its decision saying that brakes aren't used by the vdc. However, consumer thinks that brakes are applied by the vdc, as stated in the owner's manual.
Constant brake noise - how am I supposed to know when my brakes need replacing if they are always squeaking - that's usually a sign, but in this case the only sign will be when I crash into something or someone because they stop working.
I first replaced the front brakes and rotors (which were warped) on my 2003 infiniti g35 coupe at 14,000 miles after they had been squealing since approximately 5,000 miles. Before the replacement I had to add brake fluid, which should not occur on a new car. At 17,000 miles I have just replaced my rear brakes. Infiniti obviously is aware of this problem because all brake repairs are free until 36,000 miles. But what about after that and why are they repairing one defective part with another defective part? I am truly concerned about this issue and the safety of my vehicle and its stopping capabilities. I know other owners have the same problems with the brakes and I feel something must be done about this before a catastrophe occurs.
This is a safety issue only because although I put very mileage on my car, I travel alone at night/very early morning. What happens if I am in a deserted area and my brakes fail? I understand that this can happen every 8.000 miles and I find that very unreasonable. Infinity should replace these light brakes for a heavier system.
Brakes and rotors failed, causing vehicle to seize up. *ak the consumer told the dealer there was a noise coming from the brakes, the brake pads and rotors were replaced. *jb
I took in the car for an oil change and service for recalls and the service dept. Notified me that the front brake pads on both sides were almost completely worn out and the rotors would need resurfacing. I purchased the car from the same dealer in april 2002 and the car was built in march 2002. The car presently has 16k miles on it. It is ridiculous, even with performance brakes, for them to fail at such a low mileage. Infinti told me this is normal.I have a bmw 540 and its definetly not normal and this issue should be looked at. Infiniti should repplave the brakes at least through the warranty period for free.
Noticing that brakes make a squealing sound when used and dont stop as well as they used to.
Front brakes needed to be replaced after only 13,000 miles!.
Infiniti g35 sedans and coupes need front brake pad and rotor replacements every 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Originally, infiniti was providing free brake pad and rotor replacements, then has changed their mind saying it's a performance brake; therefore, the brakes are expected to wear out faster. I've owned bmws, and they rarely required brake replacements prior to 30,000 or 40,000 miles.
Brakes had to be changed after one year of very sporadic use. After the service was performed a knocking sound during braking appears on low speed traffic driving. It could not be fixed by the dealer.
Needed new brakes at 14,000 miles. Seems like the brakes should last much longer than this. Shouldn't this be covered by the warranty? I've seen enough complaints about this problem that I feel infiniti should make a change and reimburse those of us who have already had to pay for this repair.
Took my infiniti g35 to dealer for oil change at 15,000 miles and was told my brakes needed replacing with only 10% remaining. Dealer acknowledged premature brake failure is a chronic problem for g35's. My wife and I are not hard drivers and typically drive 40,000 miles between brake jobs. I would not have purchased this vehicle if I had known I would have to replace the brakes every year. Infiniti should share the cost with g35 owners for an obvious design flaw.
I took my g35 in for an oil change and tire rotation at 15,000 miles and was informed I only had 5% of my brake pads left. They had the nerve to blame it on city driving. As much as I like my g35, this whole occurrence and how infiniti dealt with me has soured me against them.
Abs braking system light appeared on the dashboard intermittently and without warning. Brakes had to be replaced prematurely, more frequently every 30,000 miles. Dealership replaced the brakes, but the problem still exists.
I took my infiniti g35 to sf peninsila infiniti for crealking sound coming from the brakes. The dealer told me that my front brakes pads need replacement. The dealer also told me that the pads wore out the rotors and the rotors have to be replaced as well. According the dealer measurments, my rotors thickness where 23.91 mm, so 1.09 mm was eaten by the pads. I have driven the car mostly on freeway and the brakes have not been abused by any way. That leads me to believe that in harder use the rotors will be compromised. The dealer informed me that most owners must replace brakes and rotors in less than 15000 miles. I submit two issues with the brakes of g35: 1. Safety - the rotors are substandard and can go under safe limit very easy since most customers does not expect extreme early wear. The same point can be made for the pads. It is possible the brake system interacts in unexpected way with vdc and abc so the pads become engaged in certain situations. 2. Warranty coverage - I was charged $510 for front brake pads and new rotors. The infiniti g35 maintenance and warranty book explicitly list the pads as replaceble items, but does not mention the rotors. The dealer could not point out where in the infiniti warranty book the rotors are excluded from warranty coverage. Since infiniti wrote the warranty book, if something is not explicitly excluded from the warranty, it should be covered. The dealer told me that infiniti specifically pronhibits him from replacing the rotors under warranty. In this case infiniti dealer overcharged me by $280 by what is the price of new rotors. The premature failure I had makes me to believe that infiniti g35 has problematic or faulty front brake design that may lead to incidents. Finally, I requested the rotors and the pads in question. The pads have at least 5mm material left, so there is no question that the material of the pads or the rotors are defective. I can provide the pads and the rotors for further investigation.
The front brake pads and rotors on my g35 (one year old with 11,000 miles) need to be replaced as well as the rear brake pads, the car is not driven hard and the wear is extremely premature. It may cause a safety issue because the manufacturer does not admit/inform customers that this premature wear is an issue, they classify it as normal wear which it most certainly is not.
At 11,784 miles (after 16 months of ownership) I took my car to my local shop for its fourth oil change and tire rotation. My mechanic informed me that the front brakes and rotors on my 2003 infiniti g35 sedan were very close to being worn out. I drove to the local infinti dealer (infiniti of willow grove, pa) that same day and arranged for a service appointment. The following friday I dropped off my car, and was later informed by the service writer that yes, the front rotors were worn beyond specification and that the front pads were worn very close to required replacement. Service writer said that infiniti would cover the cost of replacement rotors as a one-time goodwill gesture due to the low mileage on the car, but I was to bear the cost of brake pad replacement. I ordered oem front brake pads from grubbs infiniti of texas. I later brought the car back to infiniti of willow grove for rotor replacement under warranty. I then took the car back to my local shop, where they installed new oem front brake pads. I was also told by infiniti customer service reps that these are european-style brakes that wear out quickly in exchange for greater stopping power. In my previous car (1990 maxima), under similar driving habits and patterns, I would normally get 30-35,000 miles on pads and never had to replace rotors, only resurface. Infiniti should be up front with prospective buyers regarding the low life expectancy of the brakes on the g35 sedan.
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