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2008 Infiniti G35 Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
8%of 95 total for the year
Median mileage
26,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Infiniti G35, 8% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving my 2008 Infiniti G35 through a heavy rainstorm at 11:30 am, going east on glade rd., boca raton, fl., in the middle lane at approximately 35 MPH, when a car in the left lane of this three lane rd., cut me off. I hit the brakes hard and my brakes completely locked up, putting me into a skid onto the right swale and my car, skidding violently, smashed into a tree. Although the car hit the tree almost head-on, only the left front side air bag went off. The steering wheel bag never went off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10359141, filed 2010-10, 21,000 miles

“2008 Infiniti G35 sedan, bought new from dealer july 2008, had warped brake rotors about a year ago, took to dealer, they replaced a part that had a recall or had a warranty on, that they said had more air spaces in it to allow the metal to cool better, and ground down the rotors. I have warped rotors again at only 46,000 miles. I believe the metal in the stock rotors is faulty or bad engineering design. Please inspect. I should not have warped rotors for a second time at only 46,000 miles and I use my transmission a lot to slow down rather than the brakes after the first warping occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #10402245, filed 2011-05, 31,000 miles

“I purchased a 2008 Infiniti G35 sedan. It is the journey package with the optional 18-inch wheels. My rotors are not safe. I only have 28,000 miles on my car and my rotors have already warped. I have read on many forums that this is a common issue with Infiniti g35s and I believe the government should look into this. I am paying a premium for this car and should not have rotors warping on me before the warranty is up. Also, Infiniti does not cover the charges with warping rotors. This is putting great stress on me because I have to pay for something that could have been replaced for free.”

NHTSA complaint #10282402, filed 2009-08, 20,000 miles

“2010 total brake failure , immediate return to normal ,2015 same event, dealer found nothing abnormal , both times denial. Vehicle barely moving , no damage, 2nd event , with witness in daylight ,dealer refuses to address, total denial . First time backing , night , 2nd fwd both times barely moving . Pedal went to floor rapidly several times , no resistance felt , no slowing .1st time home driveway , 2nd leaving restaurant parking lot , daylight .( 2nd mileage 42587 , 1st 15580”

NHTSA complaint #10782398, filed 2015-10, 15,580 miles

“2008 Infiniti G35. Consumer express discontent with brake issues on his vehicle the consumer stated the vehicle needed brake pads and the vehicle only has 22,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10344371, filed 2010-07, 22,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200888%
200776%
200686%
2005188%
20043514%
20035310%

Other parts of the 2008 Infiniti G35

Air bags
33 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Infiniti G35

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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