2003 Infiniti I35 engine problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2003 Infiniti I35 — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Camshaft sensor according to the Infiniti dealership (Ray Brandt on Causeway in Metairie La.) Is malfunctioning at makes the car engine die while driving. Then when you restart the car the engine revs fine in neutral but once in drive it won't go over 5 mph. Also the timing chain tensioner fails on…”
filed Jun 14, 2021
“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.”
filed Apr 12, 2021
“Tl* the contact own a 2003 infiniti i35. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehcile decelerated, loss motive power, and stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle and continued driving however, the failure persisted. The vehicle…”
filed Mar 4, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM…Campaign 03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
Engine problems in other I35 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 I35 | 5 | 14% |
| 2002 I35 | 11 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Infiniti I35
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.