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2002 Infiniti I35

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 I35.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2002 Infiniti I35 Electric is a passenger car equipped with an electric engine and 4-speed automatic transmission that carries 5 recalls and 76 total owner complaints, with engine and engine cooling identified as the top complaint area. This model year falls within a 2001-2004 production window where complaint volumes ranged from a low of 2 in 2001 to a high of 95 in 2003. Consequently, the 2002 variant occupies a middle ground in the model's reliability history, reflecting a higher incidence of reported issues than the 2001 model year but fewer than the subsequent peak.

Model year200420032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency17/24/20 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range0 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546V0100
Fuel filter164002Y505
Front wiper blades288902Y907 alt 288902Y91C
Serpentine belt1195031U00 alt 1192031U02
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 212008J10B
Cabin air filterH72774Y10JNW

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3296 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 20 MPGe
Electric range0 mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Power Steering FluidATF

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188-245 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub163 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.20 lbs
Oil TypeNISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
Oil Capacity6.00-6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket106-126 ft-lbs / 16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle73-94 ft-lbs / 28-38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0008 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.945 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.945 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.866 in / 0.315 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2002 Infiniti I35 marks a sharp inflection point in its generation, with complaints surging to 76 from just 2 in 2001, while recalls more than doubled to 5—both figures that exceed the 2003 and 2004 model years. This spike aligns with elevated investigations (1 in 2002, rising to 3 by 2003) and a high volume of technical service bulletins (72), suggesting systemic issues rather than isolated defects. Engine and engine cooling complaints dominate (11), alongside notable concerns in air bags (10) and exterior lighting (9), while crash-related complaints (11) and fire reports (2) underscore safety-related vulnerabilities. The data doesn’t specify root causes, but the concentration of issues in 2002 implies early-generation teething problems that may have been partially addressed in later years. Compared to 2003’s peak complaints (95) and 2004’s relative decline (35), the 2002 model sits in the riskier middle of the arc. **Takeaway:** While not the worst year statistically, the 2002 I35’s disproportionate complaints and recalls make it a less favorable choice unless thoroughly vetted for resolved TSBs and recall completions.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
72
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling11
Air Bags10
Exterior Lighting9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Engine3
Unknown Or Other3
Structure2
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V008000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 09/01/2020

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… 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…

15V287000Air BagsReported 15/05/2015

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… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB17-009H2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…
ITB13-007I2024-04-29Visibility/WiperREMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB09-039K2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2002 I35 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the I35?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.