Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that the service engine, vds traction control and slip warning indicators flashed as the vehicle stalled. The dealer (faulkner infiniti of mechanicsburg, 6305 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa 17050, (717) 691-8900) indicated that a manufacturer recall was provided but was closed. The manufacturer provided no assistance other than indicating to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle may be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
2003 Infiniti G35 engine complaints
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I have replaced the cam position sensor and the crank sensor and my car continues to stall causing the service engine soon light to appear with a loss of power and intermittent stalling. Infiniti has a recall for this problem (service bulletin: the federal safety agency: 03v455000 cam shaft sensor defective) but they say my car is not included. This is a safety issue because the car looses power and stalls intermittently. The problem occurs when the vehicle is in motion usually at highway speed with the cruise control engaged.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. When the vehicle was started, the check engine, slip, and vdc warning indicators illuminated. Also, the rpms did not exceed 2,500. The failures occurred for the past 30 days and the vehicle stalled on a daily basis. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 11/06/17*lj consumer stated the car doesn't accelerate. Updated 7/17/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infinti g35. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while traveling various speeds and the check engine, brake, and vdc off warning indicators illuminated. The infiniti of norwood dealer (866 providence hwy, norwood, ma) was contacted and diagnosed that the camshaft assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that the engine made ticking and knocking noises. Also, the vehicle idled too low as if it were going to shut off independently. The service engine soon indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft position sensor and valve timing control sensor failed due to an improper solder joint, and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving 5 MPH, the engine stalled while preparing to turn the vehicle right or left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a crank position sensor failure. The mechanic stated that there was a recall with the known failure and referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified that the contact was experiencing the same failure as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 133,691.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was difficult to restart. In addition, there was fuel leaking and the vehicle would not properly refuel. The check engine, the vdc, and the slip warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filler hose was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v555000(fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
While driving, the vehicle turned off on 2 occasions. On several occasions, it lost power, and then recovered, but twice, it literally turned completely off. The "slip", "vdc off", and "service engine soon" lights all appeared. I took it to my local infiniti dealer who said it was subject to a recall for earlier-produced models, and subject to a bulletin which described exactly what had happened. The crank position sensor and bank 1 and 2 of the cam position sensors had to be replaced at a cost of $563.03, and infiniti says that without the federal safety agency telling them to pay for it, they refuse. This car is a 2003, however, it is in mint condition with less than 55,000 original miles on it--always dealer maintained.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the dynamic control, slip indicator, and battery warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and was unable to restart to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the crank position sensor and camshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Just bought an 03 g35 sedan and after almost getting involved on an accident because my car shuts off in the middle of the freeway on my way home from work.I've been doing some research and there's a recall for defective sensors that causes the engine to stop without a warning (camshaft position sensors and crank position sensor ) I've contacted infiniti consumer affairs about this problem and they told me that my vehicle is not on the list for recalls, it is doing the exact same thing that the recall says and infiniti doesn't want to be responsible for that, I need to know what can I do since I just bought this car and now I don't feel safe driving it
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger side camshaft sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infinti g35. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds , the engine stalled while all the warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving between 45 and 60 MPH, the vehicle shook violently while idling. The check engine light codes p0170 and p0174 illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank and the camshaft failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 93,000.
Driveing into curve engine died and had no power brakes and difficult to steer on city street.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,181.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The slip, vdc, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving at 70 MPH, the check engine, vehicle dynamic control, and traction control warning lights illuminated. As a result, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. After the vehicle stalled, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the three cam sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 77,676.
The car suddenly had a very poor acceleration, like no power and a "service engine soon" lighted up. Also, the circuit board with temperature controls, does not light up. Same the radio ...??
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the check engine soon, vdc, slip, and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle switched from the neutral to the drive gear. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. The engine shut down. The vehicle was restarted normally and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact also stated that the failure recurred five other times. The approximate failure mileage was 165,582.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving 20 MPH, the contact noticed a loud noise coming from the front of the engine and the vehicle lost power. The check engine and engine oil warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cam position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Vehicle has an oil consumption issue. Previous owners have owned the car with under 100k miles and always have had oil consumption problems with the car. Currently the vq35de engine consumes about 2 quarts of oil every 2 weeks/300 miles..the car is always under light load. Car rarely ever sees hard acceleration or high rpms. Previous owner warned me of the oil consumption problem which they dealt with for the full time of owning the vehicle. I also own a 2002 nissan maxima with the same vq35de engine and has an oil consumption problem as well but not nearly as bad.. Its very simple to google vq35 oil consumption and find a plethora of links to alot of people having the same problems. Seems like the bore on the block is milled incorrectly which causes the oil getting past the top ring.
The engine shuts off on the road while the vehicle is in motion. It happened 2 years ago first time. Replaced camshaft position sensor bank 1 and bank 2. It happened again today, while I was driving on the highway with my pregnant wife. Luckily I was able to avoid any accident and parked on the shoulder. Check engine light came up. Code p0340 . Same problem like 2 years ago. So the problem comes back again and again ,even when the sensors were replaced (oem parts.) there was infiniti recall on that problem (recall # r3021) . I request infiniti dealership to fix this problem with no cost. Thank you
As I was accelerating to access highway, I was not able to accelerate my vehicle. It was as if I was running out of gas. I kept pressing the gas pedal and it slowly started to accelerate and seemed fine. A few minutes later when I was sitting at a red light, the car died. I put it in park and restarted and it was fine. A few days later the same thing happened as I was in the carpool line at my daughter's school. Car was running, while I waited and it suddenly shut down. When I restarted, the check engine light was illuminated and remained on. I checked my manual and thought it could be the gas cap wasn't on tight enough or bad gas. Filled up my tank and a few hours later check engine light went out. Today the car died as I was pulling into my driveway, however immediately restarted. Researched recall information and contacted infiniti and was told my vehicle was not part of the federal safety agency campaign number 03v455000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the service engine and vdc indicators illuminated. The failure occurred several times in one day. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 133,729.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the engine stalled and the service engine soon, vdc off, and the flip warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the crank sensor and cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 165,380.
I have a 2003 infiniti g35 and this past week while driving on the freeway my car stalled and lost all power and completely shut off while driving, which almost LED to a very bad deadly car accident on the freeway, I was able to then move to the side of freeway, I then was towed to a infiniti shop and was told the problem was the (crank/cam position sensor weld) area located near the engine and that this issue was a recall with this car, I called and spoke with a representative at infiniti corporation and they did not want to help me, and I am looking to seek further assistance. As listed on the following website, when searching the specific model make and year of my vehicle it is listed as a extremely dangerous recall! Recall subject : nissan/crank/cam position sensor weld the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 component(s): engine and engine cooling all products associated with this recall expand details close 14 associated documents expand manufacturer: nissan north america, inc. Summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process. Consequence: this could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
Engine stalled while driving, check engine light came on at the time of the stall. The engine kicked back on within seconds. Within minutes, the car stalled again sitting idle at a light but did not kick back on. Hard restart. Car was brought to the repair shop where it was found that the crankshaft position sensor was bad. Paid $400 for parts and labor to replace.
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