Infiniti G35 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 1,346 consumer complaints across the 6 model years of the Infiniti G35 (2003–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2003 has the most, with 533. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (331 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All G35 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 95 | 67,400 | 1 | 91 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2007 | 114 | 63,350 | 3 | 101 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 145 | 55,100 | 2 | 79 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 215 | 78,500 | 1 | 84 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 244 | 60,900 | 1 | 72 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 533 | 87,000 | 5 | 69 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system331 26%
- Engine177 14%
- Air bags169 13%
- Exterior lighting148 11%
- Engine cooling143 11%
- Brakes129 10.0%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)106 8.2%
- Transmission and drivetrain92 7.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2003: “Crankshaft angle sensor and camshaft position sensor both failed causing vehicle to stall at low RPM's (engine dies loosing brakes and steering). Infinity recall #r3021 has this problem yet my vehicle not included in this recall for some reason. Called infinity and they will not help me. What are my options? My cost is $621.86 repairs and diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #11296694, filed 2020-01, 135,500 miles2004: “On october 5th, 201o I was driving in los angeles on beverly glen and stopped for a red light. My 2004 G35 infinity's engine raced while my foot was on the brake and took off at a high RPM and could not be stopped. My car hit a van right in front of my G35 infinity at the red light. My car was totaled by the insurance company. Consumer stated RPM valve was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11300951, filed 2020-01, 37,000 miles2008: “The car idles when taking off even after warming it up... While cars are passing me by. It acts like it wants to cut off while in traffic. It was raining on the passenger side. I can't even filled the car up with a full tank of gas. Only had the car for 3 weeks and the service engine soon light come on. Took it back multiple times and still not fixed”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology