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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JNKCV54E54M816412 · Checked Oct 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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JNKCV54E54M•••••• 2004 Infiniti G35

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2004 Infiniti G35 build (9 vs 5).

9on this build
195on the model
40builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine 3 Electrical System 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Seats 1

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Unknown Or Other crash Mar 2022
This vehicle hit my car and we are trying to find the owners
Engine Jan 2016
The contact owns a 2004 infiniti g35. The contact stated that while making a turn at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Steering Jun 2015
The contact owns a 2004 infiniti g35. While pulling in the driveway at approximately 4 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The power steering seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.…
Seats Sep 2010
Driver's side seat bracket becomes detached, causing the drivers seat to dangerously move around when the vehicle is in motion. When driving, this extremely dangerous situation will abruptly alter the driver's seat position by physically moving the hand and foot location,…
Electrical System Jun 2009
The driver side door lock actuator stopped working completely. One month later the passenger side door lock actuator stopped working. One week ago the driver side window regulator also stopped working. These issues are known defects to nissan/infiniti, yet they do not care to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JNKCV54E54M816412 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.