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Infiniti G35 headlights problems

18 of the 1,351 owner complaints about the Infiniti G35 describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2003 model year.

owner complaints
18
worst model year
2003
typical mileage
40,338
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Jan 16, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesn’t let me fill up tank totally because it thinks it’s full), right headlights fog up and can't be polished, light bulbs went out. Cruise control NEVER worked, a/c stopped working at 77,000 miles, window motor on both doors broke before 75,000 miles

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Lights · 63,700 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 infiniti g35. The contact stated that there was water inside both headlight units. The front driver side headlight unit failed again. Infiniti palm springs (67615 e palm canyon dr, cathedral city, ca 92234, (760) 324-8760) stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 63,700.

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Electrical, Suspension · 157,000 miles · GA

My fuel gauge is always acting very wacky and is almost never displays the correct amount of fuel.my headlights are always very dim and don't seem like they need to be replaced. My suspension arm bushing are making a lot of noise.

Filed Jul 2, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 132,000 miles · MN

Service engine soon, vdc off, and slip lights all come on from start up of vehicle. Engine bogs a lot, specially when slightly more agresive acceleration. I changed hid wire by pulling out the headlight unit and the next time I drove it this happened.

Filed Mar 6, 2012 · Electrical · 40,338 miles · FL

Purchased car, used, 6/2011. Was told it was a owner buy back due to it not starting. Finance manager guaranteed problem had been fixed. In september 2011 car started hesitating to start-requiring me to let my foot off brake/clutch. Instrument panel would illuminate but car would not start. It could take up to 6 times of the brake/clutch easement for car to start. On 11/19/11 I brought car in to atlantic infiniti to get another key made and to inform them radio would not hold a station (fade) and would not pick up stations. I returned 1/5/12 due to radio still not functioning. I also informed them of the brake/clutch issue. Dealership could not find anything wrong with radio but d a part in the clutch was replaced. Radio continued to function improperly. 1/27/12 car would not start. Headlights would not come on, unable to unlock trunk and intelligent key would not work. Car towed to orlando infiniti. My car was at dealership till 2/6/12. Dealership addressed radio and replaced antenna amphifier & replaced clutch pedal position. Days later radio started malfunctioning again. 2/23/11 car would not start. As before, no lights, could not unlock car nor trunk. Aaa called & they could not start car. Car was jump started & diagnostic test performed. Nothing was found. Car driven home and it was towed to orlando infiniti the next day. As of today, 3/6/12, car still at dealership and they can not find anything wrong. I believe the electrical system is malfunctioning, particularly the ground. I have asked infiniti to check this but they have not. I no longer trust this car and infiniti is not being proactive. They are waiting for my car to not start to research issue. Their statement to me "we go out everyday and start it". I have put in several calls to infiniti USA and have not received a return call.

Filed Nov 16, 2011 · Lights, Seats · 84,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinity g35 coupe. The contact stated that the bezels for both front headlights were cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed the failure. The contact also mentioned that the front passenger seat was loose and did not adjust properly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Body · 31,114 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti g-35 coupe. The contact stated the exterior pant was chipping from the hood near the headlights and the roof. The manufacturer advised that the failure was attributed to environmental factors and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 31,114.

Filed Nov 22, 2009 · Electrical, Visibility · 97,000 miles · CA

Something was draining the battery in the electrical system. One day while trying to start the car after it had been sitting for a few days, everything flickered (headlights, dashlights, control panel) and then the car wouldn't start. Charged the battery and then the radio, AC/heater/defroster did not work properly. Have seen many similar complaints on the internet.

Filed May 5, 2009 · Lights · 48,000 miles · OK

2004 infiniti g35 coupe headlight housings show cracks in plastic separating the low/high beam housing from the foglight housing below on both sides. This is a wide spread problem as reported by many owners. Infiniti dealers don't wish to fix under warranty but will do so when pressured while dealers with customer complaints after factory 4 years or 60,000 mile has expired refuse to replace.

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Lights · 750 miles · NY

I am the owner of a 2007 infiniti g35x 4 door sedan. I believe the manufacturer has created a design defect which creates hazardous driving conditions which I am sure will likely lead to accidents and injuries. This condition concerns the operation of the headlights in the furtherest on/off position. During night driving when the right turn signal indicator is activated, the headlight on/off switch is in just right position to inadvertently turn the headlights off in the middle of a right turn. In very dark areas without surface lights this defect creates a very difficult condition for the operator of the vehicle. This condition has occurred approximately 5 times in the past year of operation. I can not believe that I am the only driver of this vehicle to experience this problem - and I have other vehicles which have never experienced this condition. I have never had an accident or caused an injury because of this condition but it is frightening and alarming even to an experienced driver. I have reported this to the manufacturer on 1/20/2009. Thank you for your time.

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported October 13, 2006 · 23,934 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the "vertical gradient" and "headlamp photometric values" requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.'
Risk
This standard is to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 16, 2007. Owners may contact infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.

Recall number 06V394000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported June 2, 2003 · 60,000 vehicles affected
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: headlightsReported December 12, 2002 · 36,000 vehicles affected
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

Questions about the Infiniti G35 headlights

Which Infiniti G35 years have headlights failing or too dim problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2003 (7 complaints), 2004 (5 complaints) and 2005 (2 complaints).

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