2003 Infiniti I35 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Infiniti I35, 5% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 miles.
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.
“I was driving on the parkway with my family and I was traveling at approx 60 MPH. Out of no where a tcs and ABS light came on the I decreased to 5 MPH without warning and couldn't go faster. I had my foot all the way down to the pedal and vehicle wouldn't drive. This appears to be a camshaft sensor issue from what I see. There was a recall on this issue but I'm being told my vehicle was not an affected car. Others have all had the same happen with this same vehicle and I find it strange that because our VIN numbers weren't recalled that we are out of luck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491481, filed 2013-01, 135,000 miles“Replaced complete exhaust system, all o2 sensors, both cam sensors, fuel pump with strainer, fuel pump relay, spark plugs and coils, fuel regulator, had key programmed, key antenna replaced, vehicle fails to start”
NHTSA complaint #11317694, filed 2020-03, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti I35. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact placed the transmission into neutral, restarted the engine, and the drove away safely. An independent mechanic came to the contact's home to diagnose the vehicle, but the test could not be read. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 128,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11205572, filed 2019-05, 128,000 miles“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 was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was notified of a camshaft cylinder misfire. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,440.”
NHTSA complaint #11399113, filed 2021-03, 117,440 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10149806Oct 12, 2018TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may…
- 10033227Feb 11, 2010Infiniti: 5 speed a/t dtc diagnoses for p1701, p1702, p1703, p1704, p1705, p1754, p1759, p1764, p1769, p1774. Applies to re 5r05a only transmissions (5 speed a/t). If one or more…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2003 Infiniti I35
44 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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