2004 Infiniti G35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 27, 2024 · 244 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G35 years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 244 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Infiniti G35. That ranks 2nd out of 8 G35 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (43 complaints, 18%), typically at around 106,500 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 5 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Infiniti G35 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine43 · ~106,500 mi
Electrical System41 · ~96,500 mi
Exterior Lighting41 · ~87,000 mi
Air Bags22 · ~81,203 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling21 · ~49,100 mi
Power Train21 · ~8,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control20 · ~46,420 mi
Service Brakes17 · ~74,000 mi
Unknown or Other17 · ~38,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16 · ~18,483 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine4318%106,500——
Electrical System4117%96,500——
Exterior Lighting4117%87,000——
Air Bags229%81,203——
Engine and Engine Cooling219%49,100——
Power Train219%8,000——
Vehicle Speed Control208%46,420——
Service Brakes177%74,000——
Unknown or Other177%38,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic167%18,483——
Seats146%60,800——
Equipment104%45,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline104%66,900——
Fuel/propulsion System83%110,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)73%71,000——
Steering73%61,000——
Structure73%52,000——
Visibility73%78,000——
Latches/locks/linkages52%70,000——
Seat Belts31%16,000——
Suspension31%24,000——
Tires31%180——
Electronic Stability Control10%24,000——
Fuel System, Other10%56,000——
Parking Brake10%1,800——
Service Brakes, Air10%24,000——
Service Brakes, Electric10%60,000——
Wheels10%39,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 31 complaints
2003: 520032004: 72005: 1820052006: 62007: 1820072008: 102009: 1220092010: 31312011: 2620112012: 202013: 1320132014: 102015: 2020152016: 172017: 920172018: 62019: 220192020: 32021: 520212022: 32023: 120232024: 2

n = 244 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Infiniti G35 recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Fuel system, gasolineDec 13, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V555000 · 192,659 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.

Engine · received Aug 27, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11611258

Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesn’t let me fill up tank totally because it thinks it’s full), right headlights fog up and can't be polished…

Electrical System · received Jan 16, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11565679

Desconocido

Air Bags · received Aug 7, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11537052

My heater and AC lights kicks on and off causing my windows to fog making it easy to have an accident. There is a ticking as well but no lights

Electrical System · received Apr 17, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11461048

I was driving my car and heard a loud sound and then my airbags went off. I lost control on my steering and was able to coast the car to shoulder. The airbags deployed even though there was no collision with another car. Under further inspecting it looks as if all the bolts came loose on the drive…

Air Bags · received Apr 6, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11459927

Other Infiniti G35 years

← 2003 G35 · 2005 G35 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 G3520
2008 G35951
2007 G351143
2006 G351452
2005 G352151
20042441
2003 G355335
2002 G3530

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti G35?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 43 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Infiniti G35?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Infiniti G35 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G35 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.