The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti G35. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 03V200000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall repair had been discontinued. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2003 Infiniti G35 lights problems
58 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 58
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Headlights3
- Brake lights3
- Headlights: switch2
- Brake lights: switch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Infiniti G35 lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Infiniti G35 lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain sedan and coupe model vehicles, the brake stop lamp switch may malfunction.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the brake lamps will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. Owner notification began on june 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 03V200000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Certain sedans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." in the assembly of the headlamps, it is necessary to have a means to adjust the headlamps. Tamperproof caps to prevent horizontal adjustment of the headlamps are then installed. Some of these vehicles are missing the tamperproof caps.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the missing tamperproof caps on the headlamp assemblies. Owner notification began january 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 02V331000 · Recall details
What 2003 Infiniti G35 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The complete console lighting has gone out in my car. It only works when the exterior lights are off. Not able to drive at night and difficult to drive during daylight due to not being able to see the speedometer. Very much a safety issue.
The third brake light stopped working while driving on a richmond dr. In houston, texas. The direct cause of the malfunction is unknown.
Center brake light failure.
Third brake LED lamp stops working and randomly comes back on. This also happens in almost every other g35 sedan I have seen to date.
Vehicle momentarily lost power and dash instrument lights went on (slip, vdc off, service engine soon). The ipdm (intelligent power distribution module) was replaced by the dealer in december 2011 for the same problems. My research revealed that this is a common problem with this model and year. Separately, high mount rear stop light no longer works. Research indicates this is also a common problem.
My third brake light went out so I went to the dealer to purchase a replacement LED lamp. The price of the lamp was $185.00! The parts department said they are very difficult to replace as you have to remove both the trunk lining and rear seat to replace the LED lamp. The labor to replace the lamp is $200.00! I have since noticed that about one half of the infiniti g35 and g37 models I see on the road have their high mount third brake light inoperative. This is with out a doubt due to the extremely high cost and difficulty to replace what should be a simple replacement lamp.
The rear shelf brake light has stopped working. This is an LED light that should last a quite a bit longer if not lifetime. Obviously, the car was designed so this part does not have to be replaced. To replace this light, the entire back seat and rear shelf trim and back side trim must be removed. The light itself costs $150.00 and the dealer charges $500.00 to replace it. I have seen numerous 2003 g35s with the non functioning brake light, most likely due to the expensive repair. This is a safety issue and clearly a product defect.
Center mount/third brake light is completely out despite the attempts made to fix the LED's. Also had somehow caused my regular brake lights to go completely out. That seems to be repaired (faulty relay switch?), but since this was a safety issue I had asked infiniti to "goodwill" the repair cost ($221), but it was denied.
The 3rd location brake light in the rear deck area quit working, and there is no easy way to get to it and repair it. It is a LED unit, and it appears that it was designed and installed to never fail, because it is very difficult to get to.
Questions about the 2003 Infiniti G35 lights
Does the 2003 Infiniti G35 have lights problems?
Owners have filed 58 complaints about the lights of the 2003 Infiniti G35, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Infiniti G35 lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Infiniti G35 lights?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V200000, 02V331000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Infiniti G35 have the most lights problems?
The Infiniti G35 model years with the most lights complaints are 2003 (58 complaints), 2004 (41 complaints) and 2005 (31 complaints).
Other 2003 Infiniti G35 problems
Electrical 220Engine 122Visibility 78Brakes 53Transmission 22Airbags 18Seats 17Fuel system 15Acceleration 12Suspension 9Body 8Driver assistance 6Seat belts 5Locks 2Tires 2Steering 1
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