Infiniti G35 Problems by Year
Infiniti G35 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical G35 year: 2003, 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 G35: 533 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2004 G35: 244 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 G35: 215 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti G35 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 333 | 8 | 5 |
| Engine problems | 177 | 6 | 3 |
| Air Bags problems | 170 | 7 | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 148 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 143 | 6 | 1 |
| Power Train | 92 | 6 | 3 |
| Visibility | 88 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 80 | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 64 | 7 | 14 |
| Equipment | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 63 | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 53 | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 47 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 6 | 5 |
| Suspension | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 27 | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Infiniti G35 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2003: electrical system (220) · visibility (68) · engine and engine cooling (67) · engine (62) · exterior lighting (54)
All Infiniti G35 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 G35 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 G35 | 95 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 G35 | 114 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 G35 | 145 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2005 G35 | 215 | 1 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 G35 | 244 | 1 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 G35 | 533 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 G35 | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti G35 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (533), 2004 (244) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical G35 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti G35?
Electrical System, with 333 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti G35 have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.