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Infiniti I35

2002 only

53 classified complaints 2 recalls

2002 Infiniti I35 have 53 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 156,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Infiniti I35 report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2002 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 19 complaints

Median onset: 156,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 155,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 185,000 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 160,000 miles. 66.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 3 complaints

Median onset: 223,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 141,000 miles.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 2 complaints

Median onset: 99,455 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

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Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002 model year. See the full Infiniti I35 report for every year and full specs/safety data.