Worst 2002 Infiniti I35 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Infiniti I35.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 11 | 1 | — | 152,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 2 | — | 149,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 185,200 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 119,639 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 132,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 121,981 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Infiniti I35
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,398,531 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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2002 Infiniti I35 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Infiniti I35 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti I35 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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