2004 Infiniti G35 acceleration problems

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · KY · crash

Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.

Filed May 8, 2021 · Acceleration · 111,245 miles · GA

While driving 3 warning lights come on (vacation, no slip, and check engine) then I loose control of acceleration. I had the check engine code read and the code is p2138, which is the throttle control/ pedal position sensor

Filed May 15, 2018 · Acceleration · 8,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti g35. While driving various speeds, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle independently accelerated rapidly without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least nine times. Nalley infiniti in marietta, georgia was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 108,000 miles · IL

While driving at any speed it will suddenly go into "slip " mode. The service engine, vdc off, and slip warning lights come on, the accelerator stops functioning and the engine coasts. This is extremely dangerous in traffic. There is an active campaign that I have included below on the same vehichles the previous year and some from 2004. When I contacted infiniti multiple times about my vehicle with the same problem they refused to include my car. 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. Remedy: dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200. Notes: nissan recall no. R3022/infiniti recall no. R3021. Customers can also contact the federal safety agency's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1‑888‑327‑4236).

Filed May 25, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 120,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinti g35. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration without warning. The accelerator pedal became stuck and the engine revved rapidly. The brake pedal was depressed numerous times before the vehicle came to a stop. The engine was turned off and smoke emitted from underneath the hood. There were no flames visible. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

2004 infiniti g35 lost power when driving. Service engine soon light as well as vdc lights are on. It is hesitant to start after that. Has happened at least one time each during the last three times the car was driven. Major safety issue as the it has happened when turning at a major intersection. Luckily we were able to coast the car to the side of the road. Same issue exist on the 2003 g35 in which there was a recall for, but none exists for the 2004 models. Contacted infinit in which I was told there was no active campaigns for my model, except for the side airbags. Was told that this would be treated as a repair (subject to very high dealer costs) and not a recall. I have found many other post on the internet with the same issue for the same model and the same complaint that it is not addressed by infiniti. How has infiniti verified that this does not exist in other model, especially being so close the 2003 and 2004?!? This is a major safety issue.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Acceleration · 208,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinit g35. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and suddenly decelerated to 10 MPH as the service engine light illuminated. The contact coasted to the emergency lane and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle restarted and the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 208,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 161,000 miles · MO

I'm astoundingly concerned about the safety of this vehicle. This is the second 2004 g35 I've owned and the first one I purchased brand new, owned 9 years, drove 230,000 miles and had none of these issues/failures when it was sold to a happy new owner ... Although it was a g35x. This is how I know these are in fact failures/defects in this second one. This vehicle has not experienced any recent damage or known problems, yet the last few days every time it has been started, the airbag light is remaining lit for an extended period of time before it decides to go off on the dash. It lingers and then finally goes out. It has been very rainy and humid here for an extended period and we are a state targeted for takata recall, but this vehicle is "not one" allegedly. I fear for my safety! There have also been 2 different incidents of performance failures while driving at low speeds (fortunately) where the car has completely shut down, the dash lit up with the vdc slip and other lights, no steering was available and I was stranded in traffic during rush hour. This is very dangerous. The car would not restart temporarily and I had no choice but to sit until it would restart. This was a danger to myself as well as others. This never happened in my other g with over 230,000 miles on it. The rear passenger window also decided to lower and raise itself on its own. It was taken to the dealer for this issue and the problem wouldn't replicate, of course. The 3rd brake light has been out since around 115,000 miles. Never failed on my g35x in the 230,000 miles. This is an obvious defect on this one and all the other complaints I read. An LED shouldn't fail like this or all these others I read. When it's a dealer only item and costs approx. $400 to be installed ~ it should be a recall. Please investigate these issues and help us. I've had 2 ... Here's proof..

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 138,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Car accelerated after coming to a standstill in parking bay ran over curb hit a tree. And went down an embankment. The passenger airbag deployed but the drivers side airbag did not.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 139,000 miles · FL

Hello I purchased a 2004 infiniti g35 sedan from star max in orlando fl east colonial drive I've only had it 3 days tops , first of all I left and the gas gauge isn't working or the speedometer , also my radio keeps going in and out my left window seems to go up and down when it wants too, my tire pressure lights on and my cars making a very funny roaring noise in the back. Also when I go to make turns ,my wheel just keeps turning on its own and hard to turn back straight it locks up . And I believe there may be a fuel pump issue as well I've spoken to several sales men there and complained saying I need to fix things the right way or I need a different car im paying $325 a month way out of my budget on a buy here pay here car that's not even worth it at this moment in time. Please someone help me I need to do something about this fast!