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Infiniti • Premature Brake Wear • Headlight Theft • General Complaints --- News • Lawsuit Charges G35 Brake Problem

Sanford of Franklin, TN March 28, 2009

I bought my 2004 infiniti G35x in June 2008. I immediately put it in the shop for several issues, one being the brakes. They were wanting to charge me but finally covered it under warranty. Front rotors and pads -- 500+. At that time the car had 51000 miles. Put it in the shop today for an oil change an asked them to look at the brakes and tell me how much wear I have. They said that I was about half way through. I told them that I wanted to keep up with it so I could replace the pads only and not have to replace the rotors. They told me that's not the way it works. They designed the rotors with a softer metal whick causes them to wear out at the same rate.

They said you can get 20k to 25k miles depending on how you drive. They use a harder metal in 2005 and the rotors are bigger. I am currently at 63k+ miles so I guess I have to replace brakes around 75k. They said I may be able to purchase some aftermarket rotors to get better use out of the brakes, May try this but I think if Infiniti knows about this they should give a substantial break on the brake service -- at least half off or more. I love the way my car drives and the performace that I get from it. Lots of cars have problems with this or that I understand, but I shoud have been told this was an issue before I bought.

This will make me think twice about buying an Infiniti. I love the service received at the dealership. I think Infiniti should honor some sort of compensation to the consumer each time they need to replace brakes. If I have got to replace brakes twice as much then they should pay half.

Bill of Bellevue, WA March 21, 2009

Brakes on 2005 Infiniti G35 and Nissan says nothing can be done about it.  Lowers the resale value. sounds horrible

Claudia of Chula Vista, CA January 29, 2009

I purchased a 2005 FX35 in April of 2008 from a dealership in San Diego CA. One week after I purchased it, the car made a horrible screaching/squealing noise as I braked going in reverse. I took the car to the dealership and they told me that the pads were good and that they just had to re-surface the rotors. A week later, the same problem occured. I took it to private mechanic/brake specialist and he told me that there was nothing he could do. He recommended I take it to an Infiniti dealership. He also said that these cars appeared to have this common problem and that infiniti refuses to fix it.

After dealing with the brake noise for a few months, I decided to go to an infiniti dealership. On January 17th, 2009, I took the car in to the Infiniti dealership in Kearny Mesa. They once again resurfaced the rotors. Two weeks later. The noise came back. I contacted Infiniti (1/28/09) again an told them about the noise coming back. Earnie from the dealership called me and told me that the noise was normal for these types of cars and that nothing could be done to fix it. He offered to check it for safety purposes and that is it. He also told me that the previous owner had the same problem with the car.

Their computer system tracks it and has a record of the problem. It appears that I was sold a car with an existing problem and it was just a matter of time for the noise to come back. From reading other complaints on-line, many owners of Infiniti FX35s are having the same problem. Shouldn't the dealerships be responsible for disclosing problem histories of vehicles? If so, someone cheated me big time. Please advise. Also, if anyone is going to take a class action suit against Infiniti because of this defect, please include me.

Chuck of Buffalo, NY November 19, 2008

i own 2004 infiniti g35x and the brakes had to be totally redone (rotors+pads) at 14000. this was done by infiniti under warranty. now at 28000 the brakes are again in need of replacement and infiniti is denying any responsibilty. i escalated to national service and they told me that my car had high performance brakes(it does not)and to expect replacement every 14-15000 miles at a cost of 1000. i am in the process of having the brakes redone at a local service facility. i would be interested in participating in class action against infiniti.

economic damage is the cost of excess brake replacement over the life of the vehicle.

Denise of Upland, CA August 9, 2008

I own a 2005 G35 sedan with 56,000 miles on it, and am having the rear brakes replaced for the 2nd time (the first time was at 30,000 miles). The dealer tells me it's because it's a sports car, but that is ridiculous. I would like to be involved in a class action suit against Infiniti. I do a lot of freeway driving and rarely have to slam on my brakes.

I spent a small fortune on this car because I thought it was good quality and I wouldn't have to put a lot of money into it. What a waste. I could have spent 10,000 less and had less problems. I'll never buy another Infiniti.

Steve of Mission Viejo, CA April 16, 2008

I have a 04' G-35 Coupe and have already needed to have my brakes replaced at 19,000 mi. This is the rule for G-35's and Infinity needs to step up to the plate and fix the cause of this problem.

Anderson of Mckinney, TX November 14, 2007

All of the reports that you have heard about premature brake wear and rotor replacement on the G35 is correct. I owne a 2003 G35 sedan and constantly have to deal with this problem. Replace the pads and or rotors and still have brake squeal and wear within 3 to 4 months. That is not the only issue with this vehicle. The stereo and AC controls are inoperable due to a circuit board malfunction issue. Not sure why, but the dealership will not replace as a recall.. Instead, they are considering the problem as a service bulletin issue. The dealer will not contact you regarding this. You have to research on your own. I am very disappointed and feel Infinity should purchase the car back or at least give me the balance of what I owe as trade in.

Cessido of Whittier, CA October 11, 2007

Just like dozens of complaints I've read tonight, our 2003 Infiniti G35 has required new brakes and rotors once a year. We average about 12k miles per year. This is unacceptable. The dealership is nice, but let's face it they are making more money so why should they do anything about it. Please let us know how we can demand action from Nissan. Thanks.

Deb of Burnsville, MN July 5, 2007

infiniti g35x excessive brake wear , brakes replaced at 23000mls and need replacing again at 38000mls

Mark of Mississauga, OTHER April 25, 2007

Just went in for the 40,000km (25000miles) and my brakes are at 5%They said I need 2 new front rotors, 2 machined back rotors, 4 new pads. Total estimated cost of 1,200+taxes. This is NOT NORMAL! On top of that they told me that every time I start the car I should MANUALLY TURN OFF the VDC. They say they are regularly seeing the VDC cars with heavy wear. As VDC is part of the car and brakes are condidered normal wear and tear it is not a warranty piece. According to the dealer the early wear issues were ONLY for the 2003 and 2004 and they are not going to assist in any way. The were nice and agreed that spending 700 on breaks every year is excessive, but there is nothing they can do other than telling consumers to turn off VDC. Of course wouldn't turning off VDC make the car less safe - no comment? The fact that 2005's are burning through 100% of there brakes and rotors in just 25,000 miles versus the 03'04 recall is just a coincidence!

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