2003 infinity i35 stalls/dies without warning, spits/jerks forward, check engine light, tcs and slip. Happens while driving but usually starts right back up afterwards. Has happened a number of times have replaced one camshaft position sensor and still have the same issue.
2003 Infiniti I35: check engine light
31 of the 93 complaints about the 2003 Infiniti I35 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- typical mileage
- 95,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
My 2003 infinity i35 stalsl while driving on local roads and busy state highways located in the greater hilton head sc area. It requires coasting to the side of the road, turning the vehicle off. The service engine light turns on. I then can restart the engine and return to my home as soon as I can. I researched the problem and found a recall notice that described my problem. Since discovering the problem, I took it to the dealer and they informed me that my vehicle was not covered by the recall. I have taken it back to them twice now to fix this problem at my expense. The problem has again returned and I don't want to pay a 3rd repair bill to fix a problem that others are getting fixed under the recall ( 03v455000). This is getting expensive, very dangerous, and eliminates the use of my car by my wife. She is afraid to drive it and I understand her fear. What additional information is needed to get this problem taken care of.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v287000 (air bags). While driving 30 MPH, the contact stated that the engine lost power and the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The contact had to make several attempts for the engine to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle displayed symptoms of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), but the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the check engine and s.l.I.p warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 4,500.
While driving on the freeway last night during rush hour my car engine just stopped. . The dash lights came on,( slip, tcs,brake,check engine soon, oil and battery). I was able to get to the shoulder safely. Very scared but safe I was in the middle lane. Turned off ignition waited a few and restarted. Took surface street the rest of the way. 3-4 hours it started fine, however while driving back 25 miles on a residential street it happened again. Got it stared and some lights remained on (slip,tcs,check engine soon). Haven't started it today. Going to mechanic on monday. Only have 65000 miles on the car. I phoned infiniti consumer affairs and was told my VIN wasn't and is not part of any recall and if it turns out to be the same issue I still have to pay for diagnosis and repairs.
I bought a 2003 infinit i35 a year ago as my first car. I have been having problems with my vehicle dying for what seems to be no reason. No warning lights would come on not even a check engine light. I was driving on the highway when it happened a week ago. While I was driving it died a total of four times. When I tried to start it back up it wouldn't turn over. It would not take a jump. No fluids were low. No cables or terminals were loose. I ended up having to get the vehicle towed. At the time it had 216,000 miles roughly. When I did research, I found that there was a recall associated with infiniti models 2003-2004 that had faulty crankshaft and camshaft position sensors. The same symptoms that I had were matching up to the those of the recall. It was happening to those models having 113,000-225,000 roughly. When I searched with the federal safety agency website and infinit I found that this was not associated with my VIN number. I then took it to a mechanic and found that in fact those same sensors were faulty causing the vehicle to function incorrectly. So now I have to wonder why then my 2003 infinit i35 was not recognized as being affected by my recall when I now have proof that the same sensors associated with this recall are in fact faulty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, but was inspected by an auto shop where it was determined that the cam shaft may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. A few days prior, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after two attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
While driving down the street, the vehicle shut completely off. I could not steer or anything. It was not the battery, alternator. It just stop right in the middle of the street; which is very dangerous. I called the used car dealer whom had just sold me the vehicle less than 6 month whom had the vehicle towed. They indicated they fixed one of the sensor & there was electrical issues. It drove for about a year, now it is continuously doing the same thing, shutting down while driving. The check engine light will come on & slip/ tcs. The vehicle have endangered my life about 5 different time for the same reason with my grandchildren in the car. I know several people that are going thru the same thing. The dealer did not notify me of the recall on my vehicle. I had to find it out when trying to trade my vehicle.
I understand that per campaign the federal safety agency # 03v455000 - crank/cam positon sensor weld, my veh was part of this recall.. Infiniti i35 2002-2003 and I was not notified. It shows that the circuit board for the cran position sensor have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress acceleraton residue during the soldering process. This continously happent to my vehicle where my check engine warning light comes on , I have no power & the vehicle stops running with no warning during operation which is very dangerous. I have no ideal when the vehicle is going to shut off while driving leaving no control of vehicle. I called in reference to a current recall issue & also advised of this & was told by representative that this has expired & its is too late. "what" my life is in danger just driving this vehicle. What can be done concerning this matter?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle would not accelerate and slowed down. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 227,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. While driving at various speeds, the check engine light would suddenly illuminate and the vehicle stalled. The contact indicated that the vehicle would not restart until approximately one hour later. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with warning. The slip,tcs and engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was currently being towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,293.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Free Oil Change Specific Vehicles Subject to the Takata Recall Detailed Information To help accelerate...
- OBD II evap
- OBD II evap
- Malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit
- Engine oil cooler gasket available
- Engine will not crank (no start) with outside temperature below 0 degrees f
- Lack of power
- Engine will not start
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V455000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Infiniti I35 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2003 Infiniti I35?
31 of 93 owner complaints about the 2003 Infiniti I35 (33%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Infiniti I35?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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