Problems with 2003 Infiniti I35 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Recall - nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000. engine stopped while driving in normal conditions which could have caused a catastrophic accident. loss complete control of the vehicle and the "slip" light, "tcs off" and "check engine light" all came on with complete engine failure while driving with no ability to regain control. i took the car to a mechanic and was told there is a code "p0340" - camshaft position sensor failure. infiniti corporate had issued a recall # r3021 for this major issue. when i called infiniti corporate to take part of this serious recall and service my vehicle, they did not want to help claiming that they did not mark my vin # for the recall. this is a major issue with most infiniti i35's and many nissans as well. infiniti seems to not care and has put my life in complete jeopardy. *tr

I was driving on the parkway with my family and i was traveling at approx 60 mph. out of no where a tcs and abs light came on the i decreased to 5 mph without warning and couldn't go faster. i had my foot all the way down to the pedal and vehicle wouldn't drive. this appears to be a camshaft sensor issue from what i see. there was a recall on this issue but i'm being told my vehicle was not an affected car. others have all had the same happen with this same vehicle and i find it strange that because our vin numbers weren't recalled that we are out of luck. i have brought my car to the dealer twice and they can't figure out the problem. i am so frustrated with this whole situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infinit i35. the contact was driving in a parking lot approximately 5 mph. when the accelerator pedal was engaged, the engine power response was extremely low. the engine warning indicator began to illuminate and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to locate the problem. the vehicle was also taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the electronic throttle actuator would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified and advised the vin was not included in the recall the approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. the contact stated the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts. the engine, traction control system and slip warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle previously stalled and restarted; however, in order to resume pressure was applied to both the accelerator and brake pedal at the same time. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the crankshaft position sensor and cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the approximate failure mileage was 122,649. updated 09/14/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i-35. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact was able to start the vehicle several minutes later but shortly after, the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 50 mph but immediately restarted independently. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the contact was advised that the crank shaft sensor would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was then contacted and advised him that he was not included in any recall. the failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infinity i35. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the failure recurred several times. the check engine light then illuminated and the act and slip warning lights would also illuminate periodically. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or a diagnosis of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the engine stalled. he coasted to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off and back on before it restarted. the service engine soon warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test which listed a failure code p0340 which is a cam sensor and bank one failure. the mechanic replaced the cam sensor and bank one at the contacts expense for $245. the dealer stated nhtsa recall campaign id number 03v455000 engine and engine cooling, was not valid for his vehicle. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i 35. while driving 35 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly stalled without warning. the failure was identical to nhtsa recall 03v455000, engine and engine cooling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the 2 cam shaft sensors needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 133000 and the current mileage was 134000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. the contact stated that they were experiencing the identical failure stated in campaign number 03v455000 and wanted to file a safety complaint regarding it. the failure mileage was 83,000. the current mileage was 83,580.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start intermittently. she replaced the battery, but the failure continued. the engine warning light remained illuminated at all times. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled on three occasions. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed of nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) for the same failure she was experiencing. the manufacturer would not assist because her vin was not included in the recall. she took the vehicle to the dealer and paid for it to be diagnosed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were 78,000. updated 10/14/08 *bf the consumer stated 3 sensors failed. updated 10/23/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 infiniti i35. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and all the warning indicator lights illuminated. there was no power steering or brake functionality. the vehicle was pulled over and restarted. the dealer stated that the engine crank sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall # 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). the current and failure mileages were 74,799.

For the last year the engine of my 2003 infiniti i35 has been making a noise upon acceleration (while the engine is under stress) especially on inclines. i have brought the vehicle to pepe infiniti, they've duplicated the noise, yet they haven't done anything to rectify the problem although the vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty. i have contacted the infiniti corporate office to no avail. i am filing a complaint to hopefully get some resolution regarding this matter. *jb