2005 Infiniti G35 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 18%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,328miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Infiniti G35, 18% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,328 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine shutoff without warning. Service engine soon, slip, and vdc off indicators all immediately illuminated. Problem occurred 3 times within a one hour period. I was able to pull off the road and restart the car each time. This could have been a very dangerous condition, especially if it would have happened while on an expressway. Problem seems similar to recall 03v455000, but my VIN is not listed.”
NHTSA complaint #10990659, filed 2017-05, 127,800 miles“While driving the car the engine lights come on and the car shuts completely off, no power at all, no control of car at all. I almost had an accident. The car does start again. This has happened two more times since. Very scary. This is a huge safety concern. It happens without notice. I called Infiniti and was told my car was not manufactured at the plant they were calling recalls for. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632176, filed 2014-09, 108,000 miles“Driving car then it stalled. Tried to restart and all lights came on (engine, vcf, slip-light). Wouldn't start for 2 minutes. Once restarted, engine light stayed on. Drove car to get diagnostic test. Diagnostic says camshaft position sensor. Researched and found same happenings on 2002 & 2003 models; Infiniti has recall on those. Called about my VIN and Infiniti claims that my VIN is not included in recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10762535, filed 2015-09, 144,820 miles“We received the car april 18, 2020. We were told that nothing was wrong with the car besides the gas gauge on the dash. On april 20,2020, we were on the highway and the car stopped. We turned the car off for a bit and the problem still persisted. The engine will rev but the car wouldn't go forward nor reverse. We let the car rest for about 20 minutes and it started to work. We then took the car to the mechanic the next day and he told us that the transmission wasn't no good and that's there was an exhaust leak.”
NHTSA complaint #11322720, filed 2020-04, 45 miles“Service engine soon, vdc off, and slip lights all come on from start up of vehicle. Engine bogs a lot, specially when slightly more agresive acceleration. I changed hid wire by pulling out the headlight unit and the next time I drove it this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10882276, filed 2016-07, 132,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152503Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Infiniti G35
46 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Infiniti G35
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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