2002 Infiniti I35 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 20%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Infiniti I35, 20% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving at approximately 5-10mph and when turning left vehicle stalled. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the problem could not be duplicated or resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10063234, filed 2004-04, 14,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the temperature gauge increased and the vehicle overheated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and let it cool off before taking it to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the radiator failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10876789, filed 2016-06, 111,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators present. He turned off the engine. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and they stated that a screw was loose in the intake manifold. The repair shop stated that a new engine was needed. The current and failure mileages were 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10210699, filed 2007-12, 83,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. The contact stated the vehicle was at a stop when it stalled without warning. After waiting a few minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406250, filed 2011-06, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. While driving at approximately 45 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but it continued to stall constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The mechanic stated the crank position sensor would have to be replaced and informed the contact there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457006, filed 2012-05, 170,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V455000Nov 17, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder…Covers: Infiniti I35 2002–2003, Nissan Sentra 2000–2003, Maxima 2002–2003 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10019293Mar 31, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. 2002 - 2006 infiniti vehicles with can communication.
- 10019621Mar 30, 2006Engine oil cooler gasket available.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Infiniti I35
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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