2002 Infiniti I35 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Infiniti I35, 11% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Frozen rear brakes, evident after hearing some noise in rear. First incident was 5 years ago. Corporate Infiniti would not help pay for repair, calling my home state (ny) a salt state. Now the same failure occurred costing another $750. Both the Infiniti dealer then and my local repair shop now admit that infinitis have that problem!! Brake calipers don't release causing pads, rotors etc. To scrape brakes to death. I now have 89,000 mi. Not that much use for 5 yrs.”
NHTSA complaint #10496782, filed 2013-02, 55,000 miles“When pressing gfas pedal front end pulls strongly and dagerously to one side or another. Front end palys freely, shaes, vibrate, woble and steps with a very rough and uncontrolable drive. Brakes in speed higher that 30 doesn't stop car. Sometimes when I prees gas pedal nothing happen and car die on me.”
NHTSA complaint #760485, filed 2002-04“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. The contact stated while driving 70–75 MPH on the freeway, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. Additionally, while driving on another occasion, the vehicle shut off but restarted. The check engine, traction control, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V455000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11610167, filed 2024-08, 279,000 miles“When pressing gas pedal, front end pulls dangerously & powerfully to righ or left, steering wheel is very sensitive, front end shake, vibrate, stepping (tappin) wobbleiing, engine shakes, miss out, head rest move up with out control while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #761762, filed 2002-05“While applying brakes vehicle shook driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic replaced both frontal rotors due to corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10067071, filed 2004-04Related service bulletins
- 10127461Nov 28, 2017BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake…
- 10192219Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192218Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Infiniti I35
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Infiniti I35
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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