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2002 Infiniti I35 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Infiniti I35, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti I35. The contact stated that while driving the subframe detached from the front passenger wheel. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the failure occurred as a result of the subframe corroding. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact her at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were unknown. Updated 04/25/12 the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle swerved sharply to the right and then locked up.”

NHTSA complaint #10401152, filed 2011-05, 85,000 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

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200426%
200311%
200246%

Other parts of the 2002 Infiniti I35

Engine cooling
14 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology