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

Mark of Mississauga, OTHER April 25, 2007

Mark of Mississauga, Canada (04/25/07)
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!

Gloria of Carson, CA April 9, 2007

Gloria of Carson CA (04/09/07)
I purchased one of the first G35 sedans in 2003. I paid almost 40,000.00 for the car because I thought it was a quality car. The BRAKES have been a nightmare. Today I had the car towed to the dealer because suddenly, there was a loud scraping noise.

The front rotors are gone again and the car was just at the dealers in January. I contacted the consumer department to find out why, since Infiniti is aware of the brake problem, they just would not recall and replace the brake system? I was informed that recalls are only made when there is a safety issue. What about the consumer?

Replacing brakes and/or rotors every 3 or so months is much too expensive! Another dissapointing problem which I have is the leather in the car. It has cracked and is torn in several places! I mentioned it when taking my car in for service, however, all they could do was recommend an Upholstery shop. I truly believe that the leather is inferior. Maybe not in all Infinitis, but certainly in this one. All of the cars which I have had in the past had leather interior, and none of them deteriorated the way this one has. It is really embarrasing.

I have been trying to locate the Upholstery place recommended by infiniti because I want someone who has worked on infinitis, however, at this point, I have lost my respect for infiniti and wonder if their recommendations are any good. If there is a class action suit regarding these matters, I would like to look into becoming a part of it.

Carin of Roselle, NJ April 9, 2007

Carin of Roselle NJ (04/09/07)
I bought this 2003 car brand new in May 2002 and I just love it but U can't tell me it wasn't the 1st car off of the assembly line or assembled on a pay day. I currently have 44,500 miles on the car and needless to say I have replaced my front brakes and rotors 3x, back brakes 1x - what kind of crap is this!!! U take your car for an oil change and get a phone call that your front brakes and rotors need to be replaced.

I have had this car for almost 5 years, with very low mileage and to be told every 15k miles that you need new brakes and rotors because you drive in the city is a load...I also have experienced the creaks and squeaks inside the cabin as well.

The squeal when you back up, well that was fixed when I complained about it to the dealer. I have had so many recalls on this vehicle that it will be a brand new car before it is all over with. I have never received any sort of adjustment or refund for brake and rotor replacements before 36K miles. It must have been the best kept secret around. Nissan needs to do right by it's customers - I will never recommend or by another Infiniti until they own up to the problem and fix it.

David of Schertz, TX April 8, 2007

David of Schertz TX (04/08/07)
My wife and I own a 2003 Infiniti G35 sport coupe. This car has had constant issues with brake squeal. We have replaced the front and back pads several times. In the beginning, they would squeal mostly when braking in reverse. Now they squeal both in forward and reverse. Infiniti won't recognize that they have a problem to deal with (they never do). Let's face it, this isn't a 10,000 kia, it's a 40,000 luxury car. We shouldn't have to deal with these problems, or the attitude of take it or leave it that Infiniti is shelling out.

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Bridgette of Coolidge, AZ March 21, 2007

Bridgette of Coolidge AZ (03/21/07)
I bought a pre-owned infiniti GX35 and the breaks squeal, I have had it for 2 weeks and took it back in. I was told it was brake dust and debris. I want my money back! and this should fall under the lemon law since it is not being disclosed as a known problem. But rather being presented as no fault of the manufacturer of the vehicle. Infiniti should recall the vehicle and fix the problem. I want justice

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