The system controlling the AC and the radio completely stopped working and there is no longer any way to control it. All the power windows quit working as well. With so many reports would be nice if infiniti took some responsibility and addressed the issues.
2003 Infiniti G35 visibility complaints
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Air conditioning/heating controls running full blast with zero ability to control. This is a safety issue as windows cannot be defrosted in the winter. Radio not working. Infiniti corporation is not warranting this issue, but refers customers to local dealerships.
Common problem with the g35. Audio finisher controls the climate control system and stereo. Doesn't sound like it is dangerous but it is! No ability to use defrost in thunderstorm yesterday and had to pull over numerous times. Called infiniti today and their recall does not cover my VIN. They offer a goodwill replacement if you buy another car etc. Car is not safe and I will not pay infinity $1500 to repair when they effectively concede they know there is a problem with the design and it is dangerous.
The climate control system malfunctioned. The blower went to the highest level and could not be adjusted using the controls. The display panel for the radio also went blank. Tried to turned everything off but the controls did not work, therefore had to turn the car off. Once the care was off I turn it back on and the fan blower was at medium, and I was still not able to adjust the temperature, defroster or other controls including the radio from the panel. I was able to adjust the radio from the steering wheel. The next day everything began to work. Approximately one month later the same thing occurred lasting about two days before everything began to operated again.
The radio will turn off by itself and turn back on a few seconds later. All of the buttons in the center console become inoperable. The A/C controls also become inoperable and turns on by itself. It just doesn't turn on though, it turns on 90 degrees and starts blasting out. This is a safely issue because as a driver we never know when this air is just going to start blasting out at us like fire. If infiniti is smart enough to recall the sedan, they should do the same thing with the coupes. It is clearly a common problem among the '03-'04 models. If they want to keep their reputable name they will do what is right.
Intermittent loss of control of front window defogger, rear window defroster, radio, A/C. This happens randomly while driving causing loss of visibility in cold or rainy weather. This problem started happening on rare occasion but the frequency is getting progressively worse and now happens almost every time the vehicle is driven!
The AC and radio controls basically none of the dashboard controls are working including defroster which is big safety hazard and as per infiniti dealership its a radio and circuitboard issues. After looking at internet I have found that there was a recall campaign (voluntary service campaign 2003 infiniti g35 sedan; audio finisher circuit board) for this issues -> itb03-007b service campaign -> issue description listed below available on the internet. But infiniti dealer is not accepting any recall on this ground and they are asking for 1300+ bucks to fix this issue. Can someone please help as I can live without AC and climate controls but not without defroster. Also its a trouble that AC auto turns on at full blown speed which cause too much cold in winter and its a health risk for myself and family including 2 kids. Description from internet - on some model year 2003 g35 sedans manufactured through august 21, 2002, the audio and temperature controls may not operate as expected. When using the audio equipment or the temperature controls, the unit may become inoperative. In some cases, this can be corrected by turning the ignition switch off and back on again. In other cases, the unit remains inoperative and requires service by an infiniti technician. To prevent this condition, infiniti has initiated a voluntary service campaign to replace the audio finisher circuit board on these vehicles. Use infiniti net to confirm if a specific vehicle is affected by this service campaign (p3104).
Unable to defog windows because all of the climate control buttons are inoperable. Currently the climate control system is "stuck" at 71 degrees and the radio is completely out.
The AC/heat controller stopped working. The AC was stuck at full, at 60 degrees which created mist on all of the windows. I was not able to turn on the defroster which made my driving dangerous.
The air control on my car went out. The car's radio and air controls no longer work. The air is stuck on 72 degrees cool with A/C on. I was in kentucky at the time and unable to manage my temperature. Car's interior windows fogging up, unable to control defrost or windshield air direction. Problem still exists, when air is on at certain times windows fog up and reduce visibility. This is a big problem with infiniti owners.
The vehicle HVAC/stereo system lost power and quit functioning causing the windshield to fog up. The only way to see was by wiping the inside glass with paper towels. The system malfunctioned over the past months and now is not operational.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. After driving the vehicle for a 10 second period, the contact noticed that the heater and air conditioning buttons were not functioning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 80,000.
The audio and temperature controls become inoperable because of a known issue with the audio finisher circuit board. My temperature was stuck at 90 degrees at maximum output, with no possible way to shut it off. There was a voluntary recall for 2003 g35 sedans with this issue (infiniti recall # p31040), but not for coupes. From online research, there appears to be numerous cases where the same issue has occurred on 2003 g35 coupes, but infiniti refuses to accept responsibility for repairs, because the VIN #'s were not part of the original recall. I believe this is a safety defect that constitutes a recall for any g35 model with this known issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel warning her that the vehicle was slipping into different gears. The vehicle was also slow to respond when the contact attempted to accelerate or when decelerating. In addition, the heat would activate independently and the contact would have trouble turning the heater off. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 90,000.
I lose complete control of my climate control which results in my A/C being stuck on. My radio controls are also gone. The whole center dash is in complete electrical failure. This is a hazard due to windows fogging up while driving. Also I've researched that there are recalls only for sedans, I don't understand this because the same parts are in the coupes.
First defect: when I would start my car the lights would go out and the radio, heating and cooling buttons. The fan would come onto high and switch to airconditioning. I could not turn it down or turn it off or turn on my defroster when it was 30 degrees in the morning which made my visibility very poor. The only way to get this to stop was to pull the fuses. We check the recall history and found that it was only a courtesy recall and wouldn't be covered even after reading that hundreds of g35 owners were all having the same problem. We had to have the radio electronics removed from the car and sent out to be fixed. I think this issue would be consisted a safety issue when you don't have heat or a defroster. Second defect: the problem started while the car was idling and it would stall. Then 3 days later while driving at 50mph the car tried to stall and it lost all power and then the dash lights came on indicating service needed. The car seem to lack power. Did a recall check and found that all the conditions pointed to the cam shaft position censor failing. We checked the VIN# and of course my car isn't one that is on their recall list for the same problem they have on other g35 models. This could be a serious safety issue causing an accident when you stall and have no control of your vehicle going down the highway. Every issue I have had with my car has been on the companies recall list but not my VIN # for some reason. This issue to need to reviewed and corrected. Third defect: we have had to have the motor replaced twice in the drivers door that operates the electric window. Now the right door window is not working. If it does open it will get stuck and we have trouble getting it to come up. We have to keep it locked to avoid it being opened. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infinity g35 . The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the air conditioning was turned on without the contact operating it, causing the front windshield to fog with at temperatures of 60 degrees. The contact had zero visibility when driving the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and they diagnosed that the audio finisher circuit board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that the climate control did not function properly and he was unable to use the defrost system. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the finisher circuit board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that the temperature control was defective. The contact mentioned that it would not allow her to turn on the defroster, which affected her visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the audio finisher circuit board needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 96,000.
First, the cd player stopped working. Then the control panels to the radio and thermostat stopped working. Then the defroster for the windshield stopped working. Now the battery is not functional - the engine has to be jumped so the car can be started.
The defroster, AC/heating system, radio, and selected lights on the dashboard fail randomly, causing the windows to fog in certain weather conditions, making it quite hazardous to drive. The system will automatically turn on, then the fan cycles to higher speeds about every 20 seconds. The heating/air system will become completely uncontrollable, rendering all defrost controls inoperable. During this time, the radio display turns itself off, and all controls on the face of the unit are disabled. The stereo can still be controlled by the steering wheel controls. All button lights remain off, while the center display, located just below the windshield, remains on. There has been a recall for the sedan version of this year/model vehicle for the same issue. The following is the service campaign number for the sedan recall: itb03-007.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that the defroger system was inoperable. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for service. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 153,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact noticed the defroster was not functioning and there was no air emitting from the vents when the climate control knobs were engaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35 coupe. The contact stated that the air would work consistently and would not turn off. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 70,000.
Im currently having trouble with my center console losing power to my AC and radio. The problems range from center console display shortages, AC blasting at full strength and being unable to change the setting, to the radio intermittently putting out sound. This problem has LED to safety issues with the car in that the inability to control the AC results in fogged over windshields leading to poor visibility. I've read online that this problem affects many owners of the same car. It was such a problem that infiniti recalled the '03 g35 sedan for the exact same problems. It is embarrassing that inifiniti does not stand by their product across the board. If they acknowledged that it was a problem in the sedan why are they not responsible for fixing the same problem in the two door model. Would like to know how this problem may be remedied.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that the control board (air conditioner/defrost/heat) was inoperative as well as the audio functions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 133,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infinity g35. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the defroster, air conditioner and radio failed intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 127,000. Updated 01/06/12 *bf the consumer stated from the time is started happening, it was intermittent, until march when it went out all together. It is now stuck on a constant 74 degrees and nothing else on the center panel works. Updated 01/06/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated the defroster only emit heat and does not assist in defrosting the windshield when necessary. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technicians stated the audio unit needed to be replaced due to a wiring failure . The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Air conditioning blasts at all times that car engine is running. No way to control, lower or change the A/C defroster, heat or defogger. Radio panels are similarly "blacked out" meaning they are not within the control of the operator. Multiple safety complaints have been issued regarding this problem and the dealership has advised similar owners it will be $4,000 to rectify this problem. This is largely a safety concern. I have notified my insurance company of this issue as when toyota's were recalled and people were injured it was the insurance company, (state farm) that realized the severity of the situation first.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti g35. The contact stated that the defroster was inoperable, reducing visibility. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. Updated 09/02/11*lj updated 09/14/11
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