Noises During Shifting problems of the 2007 Infiniti G35

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. While driving approximately 35 mph in damp weather, the vehicle began making a noise which appeared to be coming from the engine compartment. The contact continued driving 20 miles and the noise continued. He stated that he had to drive slower because when he attempted to shift, the vehicle would lunge forward. He called the manufacturer and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to find a problem related to the noise but informed the contact that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced; however, the following day, the contact heard the noise again. He called the manufacturer again who referred him to an authorized dealer. The dealer told him that the transmission needed to be replaced; the transmission was also replaced. He wanted to exchange the vehicle for a different one but the manufacturer refused. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The current mileage was approximately 38,000.