17 problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2003 Infiniti G35. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Infinity has neglected to remedy a well documented problem with their defective brake pads and rotors particularly as it pertains to the 2003 and 2004 G35 sedan with automatic transmission. Extremely excessive wear results in rotor replacement every 10-15,000 miles. Warranty program addressing the problem failed to inform consumers that the new rotors replacing the defective rotors were the same make and manufacturer. Consumers led to believe defective rotor situation was resolved only to discover (after warranty expired) that rotors failed again. Result is excessive repairs due to faulty parts and extreme loss of resale value. Infinity refuses to cover replacement. My 2003 G35 has 29,877 miles and needs it's second set of rotors!.
: the contact stated the vehicle's brakes malfunctioned while driving various speeds without prior warning. When the brakes were gently applied, the brake pedal went to the floor. The service dealer replaced the brake pads several times but the problem recurred, and the service dealer was unable to resolve the issue.
: the contact stated while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle at a dealership, it was determined the brake pads and drums were excessively worn and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified.
My 2003 G35 coupe have brake problem where the brake pads and rotor will wear out so quick. I have gone through 2 sets of pads and rotor within 40km. Richmond Nissan refuse to fix it for me under warranty. I finally had to replace them myself at my own cost.
While driving at approximately 30 mph vehicle vibrated in the front when applying the brakes. They were replaced, and the rotors turned on 3 different occasions. Owner was informed that the front brakes were wearing out prematurely. Owner contacted the manufacturer and the dealer.
My 2003 Infiniti G35 has an unsafe brake system. Since it was new and before 24,000 miles, I have had the brake pads and rotors replaced 3 times. They wear out so fast that it is difficult to know when they are unsafe. They always have squeaked loudly, even when new so that is not an indicator. Infiniti stopped putting this brake system in the G35 6 months after manufacturing started and they gave a 3 year warranty on the brakes of these cars, so they knew they had a problem. They will do nothing to fix this.
Brakes and rotors failed, causing vehicle to seize up. The consumer told the dealer there was a noise coming from the brakes, the brake pads and rotors were replaced.
The front brake pads and rotors on my G35 (one year old with 11,000 miles) need to be replaced as well as the rear brake pads, the car is not driven hard and the wear is extremely premature. It may cause a safety issue because the manufacturer does not admit/inform customers that this premature wear is an issue, they classify it as normal wear which it most certainly is not.
I took my G35 in for an oil change and tire rotation at 15,000 miles and was informed I only had 5% of my brake pads left. They had the nerve to blame it on city driving. As much as I like my G35, this whole occurrence and how Infiniti dealt with me has soured me against them.
At 11,784 miles (after 16 months of ownership) I took my car to my local shop for its fourth oil change and tire rotation. My mechanic informed me that the front brakes and rotors on my 2003 Infiniti G35 sedan were very close to being worn out. I drove to the local infinti dealer (Infiniti of willow grove, PA) that same day and arranged for a service appointment. The following Friday I dropped off my car, and was later informed by the service writer that yes, the front rotors were worn beyond specification and that the front pads were worn very close to required replacement. Service writer said that Infiniti would cover the cost of replacement rotors as a one-time goodwill gesture due to the low mileage on the car, but I was to bear the cost of brake pad replacement. I ordered oem front brake pads from grubbs Infiniti of texas. I later brought the car back to Infiniti of willow grove for rotor replacement under warranty. I then took the car back to my local shop, where they installed new oem front brake pads. I was also told by Infiniti customer service reps that these are european-style brakes that wear out quickly in exchange for greater stopping power. In my previous car (1990 maxima), under similar driving habits and patterns, I would normally get 30-35,000 miles on pads and never had to replace rotors, only resurface. Infiniti should be up front with prospective buyers regarding the low life expectancy of the brakes on the G35 sedan.
My G35 brakes are already in need of replacement at less then 20000 miles. My previous experience with brakes on other cars was always in excess of 50k miles. This short brake life should be noted in Infiniti owners manual along with an explaination of why the owner should expect a poor quality service life.
At 9. 5k service (3rd), car had slight pulsing in the brakes. Dealer confirmed warped rotors and machined. Estimated remaining pad life only about 50%. Car and brakes have been well maintained in mainly city driving. This is the fastest wear I have seen on any car I have owned in 35 years including numerous performance cars. Dealer acknowledges many complaints for premature brake wear. This has also been a reccuring topic on Infiniti web forums. Dealer indicated Infiniti used to cover this as warranty but is now balking at replacement under the guise these are "high performance" brakes and normal wear and tear. With the potential for ultra short brake life, some consumers may not believe the brake wear indicator squeal and not get the brakes checked in time to prevent failure. This could turn into a long term safety issue. This also maybe due to an unrecognized interaction with the stability control, electronic brake assistance and traction control leading to higher brake stresses and short life. This should be looked at for a techical service bulletin and watched as a long term safety issue as the cars age.
Bought my Infiniti G35 in may of 2002, ever since day one, the driver's seats seems to be moving, rocking during acceleration and braking. . This seems to be a common problem on a lot of G35's. Dealer's and Infiniti has not relesase a fix that works yet after a year. . . I believe that this is a dangerous problem, because twice my foot slipped off of the brake pedal during braking and almost caused an accident. . . . . There also seems to be a problem with life of the brake pads and rotors where they might fail prematurely. . . Most drivers of the g complain that their pads and rotors are needing to be replaced as soon as 8,000 miles and are not covered by the warranty.
Infiniti G35 sedans and coupes need front brake pad and rotor replacements every 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Originally, Infiniti was providing free brake pad and rotor replacements, then has changed their mind saying it's a performance brake; therefore, the brakes are expected to wear out faster. I've owned bmws, and they rarely required brake replacements prior to 30,000 or 40,000 miles.
I purchased my 2003 Infiniti G35 in August 2002. When I first purchased my vehicle I noticed a lot of brake dust on my front brakes. I informed the service dept of the dealership where I bought the vehicle and was told this is normal. About a month later I began hearing a squealing sound when I applied the brakes, I contacted the dealership again and I was told that this was normal. The dealer even began to read me an article/publication suggesting that this was because these were high performance brakes. Needless to say after back and forth with this dealer and Infiniti for over 4 months, to no avail I left the issue alone. Now 6 months later, I require new front brakes at only 19,000 miles.
Front brakes needed to be replaced after only 13,000 miles!.
I first replaced the front brakes and rotors (which were warped) on my 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe at 14,000 miles after they had been squealing since approximately 5,000 miles. Before the replacement I had to add brake fluid, which should not occur on a new car. At 17,000 miles I have just replaced my rear brakes. Infiniti obviously is aware of this problem because all brake repairs are free until 36,000 miles. But what about after that and why are they repairing one defective part with another defective part? I am truly concerned about this issue and the safety of my vehicle and its stopping capabilities. I know other owners have the same problems with the brakes and I feel something must be done about this before a catastrophe occurs.