Infiniti G35 body problems

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The Suspension Subframe Crossmember (Front) Part Number: 544B2-EG300 Supersession(s): 544B2EG300 Fits Infiniti G35’s (2007-2009) Have issues where it starts to rust on all areas of it . This includes the joints of the cross member and support areas. The rusting that occurs definitely impacts the structural integrity of the part and it can very well be a safety issue and a fatality waiting to occur . The cost of replacing this part may vary , as prices range from $473.00 +tax to $937.00 + tax not including labor cost that associates with the getting this unit replaced .

NHTSA complaint #11528424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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after being garaged for over 10 years the rear cross body member has severe rust rendering the car unsafe to drive . The rest of the body has little to no rust. I was unable to climb under the car to get better pictures but I did visually confirm while at my mechanics garage.

NHTSA complaint #11507776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Brought car in for any state inspection and found the front suspension crossmember to 100% rusted thru. Car failed inspection. Found out that this is a common failure on this model of infiniti. In addition replacement part is on national back order. So on top of a poorly designed part they are unable to keep them in stock.

NHTSA complaint #11493243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was an abnormal popping sound as the rear-end of the vehicle lowered to the pavement upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear subframe was detached from the vehicle. The contact initially towed the vehicle home and then to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered that the rubber bushings that held the subframe was not a strong reinforcement to hold the subframe in place. The contact notified several dealers about the failure and each informed him that they were unaware of such a failure. The dealers informed him that he had to purchase an entire new subframe which could contain the same defective rubber bushings. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

NHTSA complaint #11475170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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[XXX] ,[XXX] , Blmfld Ct [XXX]. [XXX] Hot Wheels Auto Sales LLC , 367 Oakland St , Manchester Ct 06042. [XXX] salesman [XXX] ([XXX]) [XXX] owner 11/2/21, I brought my 2004 Infiniti g35 to Monro muffler/brake 431 main st East Hftd Ct 06118 [XXX] due to a noise in the tire area. The Inspection shows there is Bondo filler placed in rotten holes and sprayed with black spray paint (underbody cover up). oil leaks, drive shaft problem. right front axle, steering rack leak, Knock sensor, rear shocks, oil filter housing leak. 11/2/21 I bring the vehicle to Infiniti dealer 150 Weston St Hartford CT 06120 [XXX] ext.[XXX] The diagnosis the car is unsafe, will not pass a safety inspection, will not pass emission, multi leaks, oil cooler seal, incorrect trans line, clamps leaking, axle seal, valve cover, cam sensor, right axle inner joint is failing coming apart, Bondo filler in rotten holes sprayed black and structural damage. 11/6/21 I went to Hot wheels and talked with [XXX] and [XXX] . [XXX] offered $2,000 for the car which is not a fair price. Then [XXX] stated he will call his welder. 11/10/21, I drove the car to Standard Welding 212 Prospect St East Hartford Ct 06108. R[XXX] is the person I talked with. Rick called [XXX] with no response from [XXX]. [XXX] says take the car back until he talks to [XXX]. 11/10/21 [XXX] calls me stating bring the car back to Standard Welding 11/15/21 or 11/16/21. 11/16/21, I brought the vehicle to [XXX]. [XXX] nor I had any clear clarification about Hot Wheels not paying for the rotted holes, just the structural part. I called[XXX]. [XXX] and I talked with [XXX]. There was a problem with [XXX] for the cost$3,500.00. [XXX] says bring the car. I bring the car to Hot Wheels [XXX] states he's done. I ask for a refund and I didn’t receive one . There hasn't been any communication from [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #11441623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH, THE GLASS FROM MY SUNROOF FLEW OFF OF MY VEHICLE ONTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. THERE IS NO ACTIVE RECALL FOR THIS AND IT SEEMS THAT MAY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #11384169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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DASH BOARD LOOKS LIKE START MELTING AND STICKY. WHEN DRIVING IN A SUNNY DAY REFLECTS BACK FROM THE WINDSHIELD LOOKS LIKE A MIRROR BACK INTO MY FACE FACE SOMETIMES CAN SEE AND I HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE TO SEE! SHOULD BE A RECALL ON IT. REALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE LIKE THIS!

NHTSA complaint #11139393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THERE WAS CONSTRUCTION DONE ON MY ST 15 NINTH STREET LAST WEEK CONES WERE PUT ON THE STREET AND THEN RECENTLY REMOVED AFTER. AFTER WORK I PULLED UP TO PARK MY CAR AND IT SUNK IN A HUGE HOLE WHERE THE CONSTRUCTION WAS DONE MY CAR IS NOW STUCK AND CAN NOT MOVE AT ALL IT NEEDS TO BE TOWED IN ORDER TO MOVE THERE IS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DONE TO MY VEHICLE AND NO TELLING WHAT OTHER DAMAGES WILL OCCUR WHEN PULLING MY VEHICLE FROM HOLE, I FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE WITH WAITING FOR CITY TO COME AND INSPECT AND PULL MY VEHICLE OUT DUE TO THE FACT IAM NOT AT FAULT AND I WILL NOT BE RELIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT OCCUR WHEN PULLING MY VEHICLE FROM HOLE.

NHTSA complaint #11062519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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RECENTLY I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, NOT UNDER AN OVERPASS AND THERE WAS NO ONE IN FRONT OF ME. I ROLLED MY WINDOW UP AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT THERE WAS A LOUD CRASHING SOUND OF SHATTERING GLASS, I LOOK IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR TO SEE THAT THERE WERE A TON OF BLACK SPECKS COMING FROM MY CAR. I CRACKED THE SUNROOF COVER SLIGHTLY ONLY TO FIND A SHOWER OF GLASS AND A HOLE IN MY ROOF WHERE THE SUNROOF USED TO BE. I CLOSED THE COVER BACK UP SO I WOULDN'T GET ANYMORE GLASS IN MY CABIN OR ON ME, FOUND SOMEWHERE TO PARK AND INSPECT MY VEHICLE. I FOUND THAT THE GLASS HAD SHATTERED UPWARDS (AIR PRESSURE MAYBE???) EITHER WAY, THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED, I AM NOW TERRIFIED OF HAVING A SUNROOF BECAUSE WHY WOULDN'T IT SHATTER AGAIN LIKE THAT? IT WAS ONE OF THE SINGLE MOST TRAUMATIZING EVENTS THAT HAVE EVER HAPPENED, I COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE IF THE COVER WAS OPEN! I COULD HAVE GOT LITTLE GLASS SHARDS IN MY EYES AND THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY WORSE.

NHTSA complaint #11055095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE CAR WON'T BACK UP WHEN IT'S ON REVERSE, SOMETIMES IT WON'T MOVE AT ALL EVEN WHEN IT'S ON DRIVE.

NHTSA complaint #11042896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I HAVE A 2008 INFINITI G35 VEHICLE. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED A RUST HOLE IN THE LOWER RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR FRAME. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO INFINITI OF SCOTTSDALE WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR TO HAVE THEM INSPECT AND EXPLAIN HOW THIS RUST HOLE HAPPENED. I'VE TAKEN GREAT CARE OF THIS CAR AND HAVE IT ROUTINELY SERVICED AND WASHED AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE INFINITI DEALER SUGGESTED I REPORT THE RUST HOLE TO INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS - WHICH I'VE DONE. INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS THEN SENT ME BACK TO INFINITI OF SCOTTSDALE TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE ON THE CAR. UNFORTUNATELY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RUST HOLE IN THE DOOR WAS JUST THE "TIP OF THE ICEBERG" IN TERMS OF RUST DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. THE DEALER BODY SHOP FOUND THAT THE RAINWATER DRAIN LINES FOR THE VEHICLE WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND WATER HAS BEEN DRAINING DIRECTLY INTO THE FRAME RESULTING IN NEARLY HALF OF THE VEHICLE BEING RUSTED OUT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE NOW VASTLY EXCEEDS THE LIMITED FUNDS APPROVED BY INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS. I'M TOLD THAT BECAUSE MY WARRANTY ON THE CAR JUST EXPIRED THIS LAST NOVEMBER, THERE IS NOTHING THAT INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS CAN DO TO FURTHER HELP. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT AND I'M STILL FINANCING IT AND YET IT NOW IS HALF-RUSTED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE OF MY CONTROL. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE OPERATIONAL SAFETY OF DRIVING A CAR WITH THIS MUCH RUST. I USE MY VEHICLE TO ROUTINELY TRANSPORT MY YOUNG CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND TO THEIR SPORTS ACTIVITIES. I'M ALSO CONCERNED THAT EVEN IF REPAIRS COULD BE MADE, THIS DAMAGE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTS THE POTENTIAL RESALE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. I WOULD HOPE THAT A DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING EVENT WOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND THAT MY CAR WOULD EITHER BE FIXED OR REPLACED IN ORDER TO NOT COMPROMISE MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY.

NHTSA complaint #10885345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED AND MOVED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

NHTSA complaint #10748154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MULTIPLE CRACKS WERE PRESENT IN THE DASHBOARD AND WERE LOCATED NEAR THE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT ONE CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

NHTSA complaint #10747731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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MY 2005 INFINITI G35 SEDAN'S DASHBOARD SEEMS TO BE MELTING. I LIVE IN FLORIDA. DURING AFTERNOON'S, I SEE THE DASH IS ALL SHINY AND STICKY WHEN TOUCHED. I GET A GLARE WHEN DRIVING CERTAIN DIRECTIONS. I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE BY ANOTHER MANUFACTURER AND IN THE EXACT SAME CONDITIONS, AND I DO NOT SEE THIS ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP WHEN CONTACTED MENTIONED THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS AND THAT I WAS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGES WHICH THEY SAID WOULD AMOUNT CLOSE TO $4000. THE INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS WHEN CONTACTED, DID NOTHING TO ADDRESS MY CONCERN. I AM CONCERNED WHETHER THIS WILL POSE A HEALTH-RISK TO ME AND MY FAMILY. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE MY ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10703166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE DASHBOARD IN MY CAR STARTED MELTING SOMETIME BACK WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS STICKY, GIVES A SHINE UNDER SUN AND CANNOT BE CLEANED. REPEATED REQUESTS TO THE DEALER WERE TURNED DOWN BLAMING THE ISSUE ON THE HOT WEATHER. I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE HONDA ODYSSEY UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS WHICH DOESN'T HAVE THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE MY ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10693862 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD IS MELTING, STICKY, GOOEY PROJECTING A BLINDING GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA complaint #10691767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

2005 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. CONSUMER FOUND MANY PROBLEMS WITH CAR AND FEELS BEEN FOOLED BY DEALERSHIP. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED TWO DAYS, AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED DEFECT. A MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE AIR BAG WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, AS THE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, THE TIRES WERE OVERLY WORN, THE CD PLAYER WAS NOT WORKING, THE PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT PROPERLY, THE WHEELS WERE NOT ALIGNED AND THE LOWER CAT SHIELD MADE A NOISE.

NHTSA complaint #10663904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.