Sell your 2003 Infiniti I35 for cash

The 2003 Infiniti I35 is a midsize car that came with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine. At 23 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2003 Infiniti I35 at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines3.5L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂444 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age23 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 23 years old, most of a 2003 I35's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2003 I35. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine, typically around 133,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2003 Infiniti I35 recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2003 Infiniti I35. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V008000

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. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated…

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsMay 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V349000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto…

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsMay 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V287000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsApr 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V226000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Engine and Engine CoolingNov 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V455000

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.

Risk: 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.

Common 2003 I35 problems

Owners have filed 93 complaints about the 2003 Infiniti I35 with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a crash.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine44
  • Engine and Engine Cooling23
  • Electrical System13
  • Vehicle Speed Control9
  • Air Bags8
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)8

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine133,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling83,000 mi
  • Electrical System158,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control104,000 mi
  • Air Bags94,000 mi
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)155,000 mi

2003 Infiniti I35 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 64 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2003 Infiniti I35. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Air Bags8
  • Equipment7
  • Electrical System5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling4
  • Service Brakes3
  • Visibility/Wiper3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · ITB09-063C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate/L

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2024 · ITB13-052E

    INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bull

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2024 · ITB13-007I

    REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2024 · ITB17-009H

    WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2003 Infiniti I35.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

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

Air BagsEA15001 · opened Feb 2015, openLed to recall 14V668

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were

Air BagsPE14016 · opened Jun 2014, closed Mar 2015Led to recall 13V172000

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were

Selling a 2003 I35: questions

How much is a 2003 Infiniti I35 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2003 I35 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2003 I35s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2003 I35 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2003 Infiniti I35; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2003 I35?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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