Camshaft Position Sensor Problems of Infiniti G35

Infiniti G35 owners have reported 16 problems related to camshaft position sensor (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2003 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 12/21/2019

Crankshaft angle sensor and camshaft position sensor both failed causing vehicle to stall at low rpm's (engine dies loosing brakes and steering). Infinity recall #r3021 has this problem yet my vehicle not included in this recall for some reason. Called infinity and they will not help me. What are my options? my cost is $621. 86 repairs and diagnosis.

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2 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2007 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 06/25/2019

While driving my 2007 Infiniti G35 Tuesday June 25, 2019 the vehicle cut off while driving to work and home. Have had no prior problems and it had low miles at purchase. There is a loss of acceleration power and the vehicle hesitates, the steering wheel locks, and vehicle runs with a high idle, and the check engine light stayed on. This happened on the expressway as I was driving which is extremely dangerous. The vehicle has a defective camshaft sensor/evt control sensor/ evt control magnet retarder. I have photos, still shots pics, videos of myself driving and the engine cutting off while driving without notice due to the defective cam shaft sensor. I have pics of me on the highway due to engine shut off. I have photos of the truck that almost slammed into my car on the highway. I have videos of the check engine light currently on. I have a photo of the diagnostics the day I arrived which nalley Infiniti in marietta GA is double charging me $161. 00 for a diagnostic I already received. They are charging me $2298. 06 for repairs. I have recall graph from infinity north America inc showing the number of recalls within the last 15 years. I gave a copy of this email along with supporting evidence to my family in the event of my death involving a fatal accident resulting from the faulty defective camshaft sensor/ evt control sensor/ evt control magnet retarder. I notated that I informed nalley infinity as a owner and consumer, and they knew about about the recall, but they did not do their due diligence by replacing the defective sensors while the vehicle was not in my care before I purchased and they won't honor or extend the recall #06v394000, 01v357. I've owned vehicle for 2 1/2 years and less than 39,000 miles at purchase. I want nalley Infiniti to totally repair under warranty. Car is at dealership via tow truck on 6/25/19. Started 6/22/19 problem got worse rapidly.

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3 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2005 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 03/24/2019

The car shuts down while driving and a combination of light such as slip and vdc appear. This has occurred 4 times in less than three years costing me 2500 in repairs. Each time the problem is diagnosed with a camshaft sensor issue. I researched online and there are hundreds of complaints listed from other Infiniti and Nissan owners. There certainly seems to be a pattern and this is a very dangerous situation as the car shuts down in the middle of a highway with traffic going 60 miles per hour and faster behind me. Since I am not breaking, the driver behind does not see a break light and could plow into me. I called Infiniti and they tell me there is no recall.

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4 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2005 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 07/12/2018

While driving check engine soon comes on vehicle shuts off research its a 1 cam shaft sensor.

5 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2004 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 04/07/2018

Recall number r2022 Infiniti recall r3021 there is a recall for some Infinitis but not mine but im having the same issues as this recall a failed camshaft position sensor and failed crankshaft position sensor like on the recall above except my VIN did not match the vehicles that were recalled although the dealership told me my vehicle falls into the make model and year of which the recall was made. Out of nowhere my car will shut off at high rates of speed and at low rates of speed without any warning my check engine light comes on as well as other lights and the code is for the crankshaft position sensor faulting and the camshaft position sensors faulting. The car can be in motion at 5mph or even at 70mph and the car will comnpletely die with no control over the vehicle as the sterring wheel locks up completely. Not sure why other Infiniti G35 coupes were covered under this recall but im having the very same issues as the others with failed sensors.

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6 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2003 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 03/14/2017

Twice now, the vehicle has completely died while in motion, once while backing out of a driveway, another time while driving. Took to a mechanic (not dealer mechanic) who said it was the cam shaft and crank sensors. I looked online and saw that there had been a recall for this part for this year, 2003 for Infiniti G35. Yet when I called, I was told that my VIN was not included in the recall. This to me seems highly suspicious. My 17 year old daughter was driving the car at the times it spontaneously died. I was very glad that she was not on the freeway or somewhere else busy when it happened! this vehicle has otherwise been completely dependable over the past 14 years of ownership, to have it spontaneously die while driving is very frightening for a dependable vehicle!.

7 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2004 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 06/28/2016

As previously mentioned and depicted copious times on multiple sites, my 2004 G35 (built in 2003 and purchased 11/03 w/ only 43,544 miles) stalls w/o warning. Engine and vdc lights show only after engine stalls. If idle rpms are increased to 1,000, to prevent stalling, the engine idle lopes noticeably. This safety issue has occurred both while stopped (stop lights/signs) and while driving 4 out of the last 4 times driven. Research indicates the fix consists of camshaft position sensor and crankshaft angle sensors. It is patently obvious that regardless of mileage (I. E. 100k+ or in my case 43k miles) the engine will stall, jeopardizing the safety of the driver and passenger(s) resulting from being hit by other vehicles, thereby endangering the occupants of any/all vehicles. This issue should not be the causal factor for individuals being hurt/maimed/killed due to an obvious engineering/manufacturing error by Nissan/Infiniti, nor should an owner be held responsible for a blatantly obvious manufacturer's defect's, by being required to pay for a system beyond their control and the sole responsibility of the actual manufacturer. Please research the warranty and repair orders, as well as the myriad of the exact same complaints by consumers, reflected on on-line sites and forums. This should not be required to rise to the level of the air bags, exploding gas tanks, etc. . . Resulting in significant injury or death. Respectfully.

8 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2005 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 09/05/2015

Driving car then it stalled. Tried to restart and all lights came on (engine, vcf, slip-light). Wouldn't start for 2 minutes. Once restarted, engine light stayed on. Drove car to get diagnostic test. Diagnostic says camshaft position sensor. Researched and found same happenings on 2002 & 2003 models; Infiniti has recall on those. Called about my VIN and Infiniti claims that my VIN is not included in recall.

9 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2005 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 05/23/2015

The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 115,000.

10 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2005 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 11/30/2014

Approximately 3 months ago I purchased a 2005 Infiniti G35 for my daughter. Two weeks ago the car began to shut completely down while she was driving it with no warning whatsoever - regardless of speed. There would be a complete loss of power, including power steering, so it would be difficult for her to get the car off the road before attempting to restart it. This problem has continued to occur at random every time the car is driven creating a very dangerous situation; particularly, for a teenage driver. I googled the car's issues, and learned that Nissan has a recall on 2005 Infiniti G35's for the replacement of a camshaft position sensor which has been described as causing this loss of power problem. I called Nissan to see if my daughter's car was on the recall list and was told it was not. An Infiniti dealer ran a diagnostic on the car this morning and confirmed that the car's camshaft position sensor had failed and needs to be replaced. I believe Nissan should honor this recall on every 2005 Infiniti G35 vehicle - not just those vehicles whose VIN numbers appear on the recall list - especially those vehicles who have had the sensor fail. The repair totals $425. 00 and I am seeking reimbursement of that amount from Nissan.

11 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2004 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vdc, the slip and check engine warning lights illuminated as the engine stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

12 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2005 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 09/09/2013

My vehicle stalled while driving creating a very hazardous situation. Engine restarted with hesitation and vdc, slip, and service engine light came on and remained on. I was told by dealer that it was due to a faulty camshaft position sensor and parts and labor for a new one would cost an estimated $500. There is currently a recall on 2003 models for the same problem, recall #03v455000. As I have seen other complaints for this issue on other models, it should be investigated and an updated recall for other model years needs to be enforced. This is a potentially dangerous malfunction. This is unacceptable and could result in several lawsuits.

13 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2004 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 08/09/2013

While driving at any speed it will suddenly go into "slip " mode. The service engine, vdc off, and slip warning lights come on, the accelerator stops functioning and the engine coasts. This is extremely dangerous in traffic. There is an active campaign that I have included below on the same vehichles the previous year and some from 2004. When I contacted Infiniti multiple times about my vehicle with the same problem they refused to include my car. Summary: 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. Notes: Nissan recall no. R3022/Infiniti recall no. R3021. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

14 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2005 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 04/17/2012

My car should be included on the cam shaft sensor recall 03v455000 the car stalls while driving with the vdc and service engine soon lights turning on.

15 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2004 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 10/23/2011

I had the exact same symptoms, and the dealer recommended the same parts to be replaced as affected by an earlier recall: recall id# 03v455000 - engine and engine cooling recall date: Nov 17, 2003 model affected: Infiniti G35 summary: 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. Potential units affected: 630000.

16 Camshaft Position Sensor problem of the 2004 Infiniti G35

Failure Date: 10/07/2011

The Infiniti G35 2004 model will completely shut off when driving the car. I found out that the cam shaft sensor was the issue and the 2003 model had a recall however the 2004 does not. This issue is very concerning since the car will shut off while one is driving. This is a danger to other individuals on the road as well as the individuals driving the car.


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