2002 Infiniti I35 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Infiniti I35, 7% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Front end pulls dangerously & powerful to one side or another, front end play freely and uncontrollable. Door locks automatically with my keys in car, front dash electrical jumps around, when I press the gas pedal nothing happens. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760753”
NHTSA complaint #10006508, filed 2002-04, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact was able to start the vehicle when abnormal pressure was placed onto the steering wheel and the starter key. The vehicle was inoperable. The contact had a certified mechanic diagnose the vehicle. The mechanic diagnosed that the cam shaft sensors failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred and the electrical system stalled as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10818777, filed 2016-01, 165,000 miles“The vehicle experienced the following:the engine shaked, and was noisy, front end shaked and pulled, the door locked by itself when it was slammed, the acceleration pedal did nothing when driven in high speeds, the clock knob was inoperative, front dash had electrical problems, gas mileage was abnormal, cd player was inoperative, and there was a rattle noise inside of the vehicle. The consumer had loss control of the vehicle due to the front end problems, there was excessive play, when going over bumps, the dealer stated the vehicle was normal. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #566826, filed 2003-03“This vehicle dangerously pulls to one side or the other when pressing the gas pedal, there is front end play especially on bumpy roads and uneven roads and noise coming from the front of vehicle. Also consumer loses control of vehicle due to vehicle pulling to either side, the clock knob does not work, there is an electrical problem in the dash, cd player does not work, rattling noise inside of the vehicle, and vehicle gives an average 17miles on higheay per gallon, however the dealer advertises 20-28 miles per gallon, also the if the door is slammed the doors will lock automatically.”
NHTSA complaint #785904, filed 2002-03“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the air conditioner was activated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor, engine speed signal, catalyst system, and ignition system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10630196, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 11002539May 20, 2024INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190150Mar 24, 2021INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10119210Jul 7, 201712 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192314Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10192191Jun 7, 2013As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate…
- 10044526Jul 6, 2012Infiniti: reprogramming electronic control unit (ecu) on all qualifying vehicles. No models listed. Model years 1998-2013.
- 10030145Apr 6, 2009Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. The battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. No model years listed.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Infiniti I35
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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