2005 Infiniti G35: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 26, 2016 · Engine · 50,000 miles · KS

My infinity g35 2005 m/t has a manufacturers defect of oil consumption and is very common to the engine for this model the vq35 it only has 63,000 miles on it and it consumes 1.5 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. The car starts knocking with no oil in it by 2,000 after an oil change. I change the oil and only 1 quart comes out when it's supposed to have 5quarts! This is also causing my check engine light to turn on with codes that the oxygen sensors and three way catalyst are bad. It squeals when turning it on and knocks while driving.

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Suspension · CA

I have a 2005 g35 sedan. For years I have heard this creaking/squeaking noise whenever I turn into/out of parking lots and curb cut outs. I have heard this noise since 2006 and yet somehow the dealer never hears it when I take to be serviced. On my last visit a few months ago, the dealer, riverside infiniti said my compression rods were leaking and needed to be replaced @ ($900.00). In an attempt to research compression rods, I stumbled upon a site called g35 driver.com which had a headline that said 'g35 compression rods are total crap'. I read on and person after person had the same complaint about how the rods went out after 12k miles, they had the same squeaking/creaking on turns, more so on cold days than warm ones etc. The bushings are creaky and torn. My husband and best friend both have g35 sedans and have the same noise. However most men don't hear the noise until I bring it their attention. Since so manu have this same complaint, I researched your site and infiniti to see if there had been recalls. There are none. I don't know if these bad rods present a safety issue but they most certainly sound defective.

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

I have had multiple issues with my car. The most severe have been a replacement bolt on the axle that made a clicking sound when I put it in reverse. That took place within 2 months of my owning the car. The other has been my brakes. They were making squealing sounds when they were depressed, at 4500 miles. I kept complaining to the dealership and they finally realized that there was an issue with the front brakes. It was fixed at 9,000 miles. The squealing subsided somewhat, but there has always been a sound. I took my car in again recently for routine maintenance and complained that the sound has still not gone away. They said there was dust on the brakes, and that once it was cleaned up, it should be fine. They said my back brakes were now an issue. Mysteriously, after picking up my car, the squealing was worse and was now coming from the back of the car. The service rep said that I need to fix them within the 1500 miles. I was not having any issues with back brakes up until this point. I truly believe that the service tech tampered did something to them. Finally, my sunroof starting giving out and requires a new motor. This all happened within 2 years with barely 14,000 miles!

Filed Jun 27, 2007 · Airbags, Brakes · 19,000 miles · NY

Leased vehicle, highway driving and very limited local/city driving. Brakes had 'grinding' noise whenever initially applied and I was told by dealer that was how the "european brake system" sounds -? Required front brake pads/rotors replaced at ~ 19,000 miles 8 months after acquiring the car. Rear brake pads/rotors then had to be replaced 13 months after acquiring the car at ~ 29,000 miles. Was told when had car in for faulty air bag light ~ 6 weeks ago front pads were worn to 4.5 mm. Car is in for 38k service now and it is suspected I am going to have to replace the front brake pads, again after only 19,000 miles since new pads were put on!

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · 12,305 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated there is a loud rubbing noise from the front end, which can be heard above the radio. The dealership determined the noise was a cupping on the inside of the tires, this is caused by the vehicle. The tires need to be replaced every 10,000 miles. Also, the clutch was grinding, but the dealership refuses to look at this.

Filed Mar 22, 2005 · Brakes · 15 miles · CA

The "slip" light flashed when coasting at about 7-10 MPH. The "slip" light is a function of the ABS system. This occurred as soon as I drove it off of the dealers lot, and it was my first time driving. This vehicle (internet order, so I didn't have a chance to drive this exact vehicle before I purchased the car). As the "slip" light flashes, I hear the grinding noise of what appears to be the ABS system engaging. I took it into the dealership and for 4 days, they could not figure out the problem. After the 4th day, they replaced the speed sensor in the right rear wheel. On the way home after picking up my car after 6 days in the shop, the "slip" light continued to flash at 7-10 MPH. I called the service department again and they said that they'll try replacing the ABS control unit. After waiting over a week, the dealer told me that the part was in. When I dropped off the, they told me that they had ordered the wrong part. Now, it's scheduled to be in the shop for 3 days. The dealer tells me that they are not sure that this will cure the problem. I cannot rely on the brake system of this car nor do I trust the service department of the infiniti dealership.