2002 Infiniti I35: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 94,000 miles · AZ

The tcs off and slip lights after a noticeable miss while accelerating, the vehicle fails to accelerate when the accelerator pedal is depressed, and then the vehicle stalls, regardless of traveling speed, resulting in total loss of power steering and power braking. After stalling, the vehicle sometimes will restart on first attempt, other times it takes a few tries or turning the key to on position for 5 seconds and then turning it back to off, repeating 2-3 times then starts.the problem is persistent, the vehicle continues to fail at random almost every time it's driven as short as 1 mile distance, but has also been driven 20 miles without failing. While driving a daily route, the problem often occurs at a common location, whether related to distance, terrain, or coincidence is unknown.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Engine · 141,000 miles · GA

Piston rings are failing in this vehicle. Many other vehicles that use this same engine may have the same piston rings, such as the infiniti g35, or nissan maxima which use the 3.5l vq35de engine of similar years. The piston rings were originally designed for the vq30 block, and were fitted to vq35de pistons. These rings are not capable of consistently handling the higher compression ratio of the vq35de engine found in this car. Symptoms include random misfiring of cylinders, whether the car is in motion or stationary, increased oil consumption (up to 2 qts/1000mi), loss of engine power that can result in a crash, damage to internal engine components,

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 May 2, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 99,455 miles · MS

I have had two transmissions in this 2002 infiniti i35 and now may have to have the third. Summer of 2011 I experienced intermittent issues with the engine racing and the transmission apparently disengaging, with no power to the wheels. First time I took it to the dealer they couldn't detect any problems as there was no service engine soon warning on the dash board so their computer couldn't detect a problem. Happened again and the technician told me not to turn the ignition off when I got to the shop but to let the engine keep running. He drove the car back to the shop and hooked it up to the computer. The problem was diagnosed as the torque converter clutch function code along with p0720 and p1574, check engine light concer ' ip006, (failing), and I was told I had to have both a torque converter and a transmission. The price for a new one was too high and I opted for a used torque converter/transmission and now, 5/2/2012, less than a year later I am having the same problem as before. Several times this loss of power to the wheels has happened when pulling into traffic and is extremely dangerous. Another issue is the suspension and steering. I have had to replace the struts because the front end would vibrate veer left and right and lose some control over the steering when driving over rough pavement. Even after strut replacement the issue still persists. August of 2011 around the same time transmission was replaced I had to replace the radiator which burst at a seam. It was replaced before the transmission and at a different shop, and not at the dealer's shop.

Filed Dec 4, 2010 · Acceleration · 129,990 miles · NJ

Experienced sudden loss of accelerator control and lost nearly all power while merging onto the highway. Lost all power in second lane. There were no warnings. Absolutely no response when pressing down on the accelerator. Car was only idling. Nearly was rear ended while trying to get onto emergency lane. Car was towed to mechanic. A faulty throttle body sensor was identified as a root cause of the sudden power loss, which yields the accelerator unoperational.

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Acceleration · 44,000 miles · CO · crash

First incident occurred april 29th,2005. Tempted to accelerate onto the highway and car lost all power. Ould go no faster than 15miles per hour.contacted infiniti dealer and told to have car towed in.accelerator pedal replaced.told problem was resolved. On august 8th,2005, was attempting to park car in space at blockbuster,when car accelerated quickly and hit the brick pillar at blockbuster.both airbags deployed.currently the car is at the body shop for repair and I have notified the infiniti dealer that I would like it inspected before I drive the car.