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2006 Infiniti G35: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Infiniti G35, most recently filed April 2010. Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Infiniti G35. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2006 Infiniti G35. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 10V175000 Filed Apr 27, 2010

NONDEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 INFINITI G35 SEDANS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 29, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2006 AND INFINITI G35 COUPES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2004 THROUGH MAY 30, 2007. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTING THE BELT TENSION SENSOR (BTS) AND THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR (ODS) CONTROL UNIT UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAN EXPERIENCE RELATIVE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE WEAR AND OXIDIZATION OF THE TERMINALS AND MAY CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF THE SIGNAL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-662-6200.
Repair progress not yet reported134,215 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 10V175000
Listed for 2006 Infiniti G35. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 06V394000 Filed Oct 13, 2006

FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES

Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
Summary
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE "VERTICAL GRADIENT" AND "HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES" REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
Consequence
THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Repair progress not yet reported23,934 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 06V394000

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Owner complaints (145)

145 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.

7involved a crash
1involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Infiniti G35, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 145.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2006 compares with other G35 years

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20022003200420052006200720082009
This year (2006)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined

20
mpg combined
17
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,100
CO₂ tailpipe
444 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year

Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2006 Infiniti G35 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$4,100444
3.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$3,550468
3.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$4,350468
3.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18$3,700494

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2006 Infiniti G35 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2006 Infiniti G35 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 10V175000 (air bag), 06V394000 (lighting). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2006 Infiniti G35 problems?

Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (21), Air bags (20), Exterior lighting (20) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2006 Infiniti G35 get?

EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 17 city, 24 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2006 G35 compare with other years?

Among the 2002–2009 Infiniti G35 model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2003 the most (533). The 2006 drew 145. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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