Most common 2001 Infiniti I35 problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti I35 complaints by model year
Best I35 years: 2001, 2004. Years to avoid: 2002, 2003. Compare all years →
2001 Infiniti I35 recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began July 29, 2002.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2001 Infiniti I35:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Infiniti I35 a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 I35 rates better than average: 88% fewer complaints than a typical year of the I35 at the same age. It is one of the best I35 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Infiniti I35?
The brakes — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock. Next is the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Infiniti I35 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2001 Infiniti I35, the most recent from January 9, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti I35?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2002 and 2003. See the full Infiniti I35 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Infiniti I35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 72,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.