Infiniti G35 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Infiniti G35 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2009 drew the fewest (2) and the 2003 the most (533).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 0 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2002 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 0 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2008 Among the fewest complaints |
95 | 1 | Air bags | — | 19–20 |
| 2007 | 115 | 3 | Air bags | — | 19–20 |
| 2006 | 145 | 2 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 18–20 |
| 2005 Among the most complaints |
215 | 1 | Air bags | — | 18–20 |
| 2004 Among the most complaints |
244 | 1 | Engine | — | 18–20 |
| 2003 Among the most complaints |
533 | 5 | Electrical system | — | 19–20 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Infiniti G35 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2003 Infiniti G35: 533 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 220 (41%); Visibility 68 (13%); Engine and engine cooling 67 (13%).
Reports mention 15 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 87,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2004 Infiniti G35: 244 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 43 (18%); Electrical system 41 (17%); Exterior lighting 41 (17%).
Reports mention 17 crashes, 5 fires, 8 injuries, 3 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 61,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
2005 Infiniti G35: 215 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 46 (21%); Engine 38 (18%); Exterior lighting 30 (14%).
Reports mention 9 crashes, 5 fires, 12 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 79,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
The Infiniti G35 years with the fewest complaints
2009 Infiniti G35: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 1 (50%); Vehicle speed control 1 (50%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2002 Infiniti G35: 3 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 1 (33%); Electrical system 1 (33%); Steering 1 (33%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2008 Infiniti G35: 95 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 33 (35%); Electrical system 10 (11%); Engine 10 (11%).
Reports mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 67,400 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Infiniti G35 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 95 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 67,400 |
| 2007 | 115 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 63,700 |
| 2006 | 145 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 55,200 |
| 2005 | 215 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 79,000 |
| 2004 | 244 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 61,000 |
| 2003 | 533 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 87,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Infiniti G35 recalls
- NISSAN/CRANK/CAM POSITION SENSOR WELD (2003 model year; 630,000 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2003; 03V455000)
- OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT (2007–2008 model years; 204,361 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2008; 08V521000)
- FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING (2003–2004 model years; 192,659 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2005; 05V555000)
- NONDEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG (2005–2007 model years; 134,215 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2010; 10V175000)
- NISSAN/BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH (2003 model year; 60,000 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2003; 03V200000)
All 8 Infiniti G35 recall campaigns · Infiniti G35 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Infiniti G35 years FAQ
Which Infiniti G35 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2009 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Infiniti G35 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2003, 2004 and 2005 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Infiniti G35 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (333 of 1,352 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Infiniti G35 have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns covering the Infiniti G35. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Infiniti G35 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.