2008 Infiniti G35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G35 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Infiniti G35. That ranks 6th out of 8 G35 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (33 complaints, 35%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 95owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Infiniti G35 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 33 | 35% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 13% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 11% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 11% | 33,237 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 8% | 86,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5% | 78,386 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% | 2,201 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 4% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 194,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | 148,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 67,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 21,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Infiniti G35 recalls (1)
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Electrical system:software; air bags
Problem: Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. 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.
B1022 OCCUPANT SENS C/U [COMM FAIL] - CURRENT B1022 OCCUPANT SENS C/U [COMM FAIL] - PAST Passenger seat Air Bag: There is a recall on this part for my vehicle's year make and model, but my VIN shows my car isn't apart of the recall.
Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) failed leaving me stranded as car was unable to start. There was a recall on the 2009 model but not my 2008 even with identical part.
Dashboard is melting/cracking causing a glare creating a visibility issue. Definitely a safety issue.
Water driving off of the roof of the car got plugged. Also, water running into the engine has caused rust holes. Water has gotten into the car through the sunroof. LOTS of complaints regarding this issue. Needs recalled.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated there was a blinking alert for passenger air bag on the instrument panel and the centerpiece console. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was confirmed the air bag sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost and the…
Other Infiniti G35 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 G35 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 95 | 1 |
| 2007 G35 | 114 | 3 |
| 2006 G35 | 145 | 2 |
| 2005 G35 | 215 | 1 |
| 2004 G35 | 244 | 1 |
| 2003 G35 | 533 | 5 |
| 2002 G35 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti G35?
Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Infiniti G35?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.