2002 Infiniti I35 airbags problems

12 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 125,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 17%
typical mileage: 125,000
crashes: 4
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Frontal
2
Side/window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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100k-125k

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150k-175k

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200k+

Infiniti I35 airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 9, 2020 · 307,962 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888‑737‑9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888‑810‑3715.

Recall number 20V008000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported May 15, 2015 · 1,090,569 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed the federal safety agency of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.

Recall number 15V287000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpened September 17, 2021, still open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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What 2002 Infiniti I35 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 3, 2017 · Airbags · NC

Takata recall my air inflats by themselves

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Airbags · NY

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 5, 2016 · Airbags · 155,000 miles · AZ

Takata recall. Air bag warning light is on. Mechanic has disabled airbag system.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · CA

I received recall notice to have an authorized dealer repair the air bag system. As I have no infiniti dealer in my vicinity, I am requesting reimbursement for time and fuel to take my car to the nearest infiniti dealer, perhaps bakersfield, ca. My local nissan said they cannot perform this repair! Please advise.

Filed Apr 5, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 160,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

I own a 2002 infiniti i35. While I was driving at approximately 35 miles per hour, making a left turn, I was hit on the rear driver's side (t-boned). Non of my air bags deployed and I was severely injured. I sustained injuries to my neck, both shoulders and my back. The driver of the other vehicle illegally ran a stop sign. My vehicle was taken to my residence and was not repaired. As a direct and proximate result of the accident I have been permanently disabled and constantly dealing with the pain. I'm sure I would be in much better shape if the airbag would have deployed. I called the police and reported the accident when it happened. I have not informed my manufacturer of the issues that I have experienced as of yet. My vehicle currently has about 166,000 miles. Another issue my 2002 infiniti i35 was having, not related to the accident referenced above, was stalling without warning on several different occasions. This happens sometimes when I am driving. When this happens, the lights on my dash panel blink on and off rapidly for a few seconds and then turns off completely. My steering wheel locks up at that time as well.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Airbags · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v361000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 09/30/14 *bf updated 10/08/14

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Airbags · GA

Air bag light stays on.

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 156,000 miles · SC

I was traveling approx. 70 MPH on the interstate and the vehicle "jerked", lost power and re-accelerated without losing power. The tcs off/slip and service engine soon lights all came on simultaneously. I stopped by the store and had difficulty starting the car. I immediately drove to advance auto parts to have it "diagnosed" because it was right across the street. It was diagnosed as a "cam shaft position sensor". Our mechanic recommended we contact infiniti because there was a recall for this same issue (03v455000). I contacted taylor infiniti in augusta, ga and was told by the service manager, chandra, that the recall campaign had ended. She also knew nothing about the airbag recall campaign (13v136000), and there was nothing more she could do to help me. Within a couple of days, the car began shutting off while in operation (while slowing down, stopped at red lights, in the middle of intersections, etc.). I have not driven the vehicle in 3 weeks, as it is obviously not safe to drive. I have checked several online infiniti owner forums, and there are literally thousands of people who are having this same problem. I wasn't aware that safety recalls had an "end" date. I called taylor infiniti back and was told my VIN wasn't included in any of the campaigns. I feel strongly that the recall for this issue should be re-opened and include a wider range of VIN numbers, if not to include all '02 i35s. I am terribly frustrated because I don't feel as if I should have to pay hundreds of dollars for repairs that are obviously related to this issue. Coincidentally, we also replaced the lower control arm on my car in december of 2012 at an out-of-pocket cost of over $800, when this issue was also the subject of a recall campaign (02v146000), which they also said my VIN was not included in. I was told the car "is an '02, and these issues are sure to arise".

Filed Mar 2, 2011 · Airbags · 102,000 miles · TX

Driver side air bag deployed while sitting at a traffic light.

Filed Nov 11, 2009 · Airbags · 74,500 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

I drive a 2002 infiniti i35 I was involved in a classic t-bone collision the front end of my vehicle totally destroyed and both vehicles were totaled. The passenger airbag deployed in my vehicle but the driver airbag did not deploy. I was wearing my safety belt. When I reported the incident to nissan/infiniti their response was to send the 2009 airbag safety manual and stated that their were no differences between the 2002/2009 model vehicles. The investigator claimed that the sensors detected the safety belt was in proper use therefore my airbag did not need to be deployed and since my passenger seat belt was not engaged that it deployed as a cautionary measure. My response was to insist on the 2002 i35 airbag safety document. It was forwarded 4 days later with striking differences, namely that there are no sensors in the interior cabin of the 2002 model as stated by the nissan/infiniti investigator. I asked if there were no sensors other than the ones in the bumper on my 2002 model how then did the communication occur in my seat belt that caused my airbag to not deploy and the passenger airbag to deploy. When her report was challenged she said her assessment was accurate and she was standing by it. She has not physically examined my vehicle to determine causation of the failed airbag deployment. I believe that the airbag is defective I was traveling 35 MPH, there was no skid prior to impact both vehicles traveled an additional 20 ft. From impact point. Significant injury occurred and I feel nissan has failed to do their job responsibly for their customers safety.

Questions about the 2002 Infiniti I35 airbags

Does the 2002 Infiniti I35 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Infiniti I35, 17% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Infiniti I35 airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 125,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Infiniti I35 airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 20V008000, 15V287000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Infiniti I35 have bad airbags?

The Infiniti I35 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (12 complaints) and 2004 (12 complaints).