Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2004 Infiniti I35.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Vehicle is unsafe to drive due to disintegration of the lower tie bar (directly below and supporting the radiator, engine, and transmission) due to rust. This is a 2. 25" square metal frame component connecting the left and right front portions of the vehicles uni-body construction. It is also providing, one of two connecting locations for the hood latch assembly to be bolted into the frame. 3/4 of my lower tie bar is missing in 7 years. This is the type of rust you would see on a vehicle left in a field for 30 years. Not a 7 year old garage kept meticuliously maintained car. I filed a claim with Infiniti consumers affairs and their response is there is nothing Infiniti can do about this , it is normal wear. The I-35 is sister to the Nissan maxima which also has the same problem, but Nissan/inifini will not accept responsibility for what is clearly a manufacturing defect.
: the contact stated the mud flaps on all four tires cause snow and ice to build up between the wheel wells and the tires. This causes the steering and control to be difficult. The build up caused the vehicle to slide on snow and icy roads. The dealership determined the build up occurs on all vehicles with that type of mud flaps.