2003 Infiniti G35 6MT Coupe
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- Photo: Black Nissan Skyline Front by Ominae, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan SKYLINE SEDAN 250GT (GH-V35) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Nissan Skyline V35 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004-2006 NISSAN SKYLINE SEDAN V35 250GT FOUR rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Black Nissan Skyline Rear by Ominae, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Infiniti G35 6MT Coupe is a 280-hp 3.5-liter V6 coupe with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $32,200 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The G35 measures 182.2 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,435 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,200 ($56,875 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 (VQ35DE) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve, CVTCS |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (close-ratio) |
| 1st Gear | 3.79 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.32 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.62 |
| 4th Gear | 1.27 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.79 |
| Reverse | 3.45 |
| Final Drive | 3.54 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent multi-link, aluminum components |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link, aluminum components |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Brembo (fixed) |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.76 x 1.18 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.07 x 0.87 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Tires Front | P225/45WR18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/45WR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Front Track | 60.4 in |
| Rear Track | 60.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,435 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 53% / 47% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2003 Infiniti G35 6MT Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2003 Infiniti G35).
Recalls
7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Infiniti G35. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 24, 2011 · POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2003-2006 NISSAN 350Z AND INFINITI G35 VEHICLES. THE SX: K70358-01 CLUTCH KIT CONTAINS AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC.
Consequence: AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY ON THE INITIAL START-UP, IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FAILS TO USE THE SERVICE BRAKES WHILE THE HAND BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED. UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: ZF SERVICE NOTIFY WHOLESALERS TO RETURN ANY AFFECTED CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES STILL IN INVENTORY FOR FREE REPLACEMENT KITS. THIS CONDITION WILL CORRECT ITSELF AFTER THE FIRST START-UP AND USAGE OF THE CLUTCH KIT. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH ITS PERFORMANCE, ZF SERVICES WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER FOR THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT CLUTCH KIT AND A REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR ITS INSTALLATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZF SERVICES AT 1-800-321-0784 EXT. 6748.
NHTSA campaign 11E024000
Jun 29, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
NHTSA campaign 06E060000
Dec 13, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 05V555000
Nov 17, 2003 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 03V455000
Jun 2, 2003 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES, THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LAMPS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 03V200000
Dec 12, 2002 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN SEDANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE HEADLAMPS, IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE A MEANS TO ADJUST THE HEADLAMPS. TAMPERPROOF CAPS TO PREVENT HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS ARE THEN INSTALLED. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING THE TAMPERPROOF CAPS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING TAMPERPROOF CAPS ON THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 02V331000
Sep 12, 2002 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION FOR THE OUTLET OF THE FUEL PUMP WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ATTACHED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED AND COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE.
Consequence: IF THE CONNECTION COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING DUE TO LACK OF FUEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, IF THE CONNECTION COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING OR ATTEMPTING TO START OR RESTART THE ENGINE, SOME FUEL WILL DISCHARGE FROM THE FUEL PUMP. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXTERNAL IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, PROPERLY ATTACH THE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL PUMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 7, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 02V245000
535 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Infiniti G35
Owner Complaints
535 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Infiniti G35 (15 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 220 |
| Visibility | 68 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 67 |
| Engine | 62 |
| Exterior Lighting | 55 |
| Service Brakes | 53 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 INFINITI G35. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.