MYRModel Year Report

2004 Infiniti G35

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Infiniti G35
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
244
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 533 complaints 2003 2004: 244 complaints 2004 244 2005: 215 complaints 2005 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 114 complaints 2007 2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 533 complaints 2003 2004: 244 complaints 2004 244 2005: 215 complaints 2005 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 114 complaints 2007 2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 533 complaints 2003 2004: 244 complaints 2004 244 2005: 215 complaints 2005 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 114 complaints 2007 2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2004: 244 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20023
2003533
2004244
2005215
2006145
2007114
200895
20092

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

18% · 43 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-27

Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control

Vehicle was in motion on a city street when the engine seemed to acquire a life of its own and sped up, unresponsive to drivers application of brakes for several seconds.as driver brought the vehicle to a stop, a puff of white smoke emerged from...

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-22

Also filed under Service brakes and fuel/propulsion system

Exterior lighting

17% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and headlights.

Electrical system

17% · 41 reports
CRASH
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Was maneuvering a gentle right hand curve on a 4 lane city street. The car just simply died. Without the engine running the power steering was nullified and the vehicle wanted to continue in a straight line. Approximately 200 ft.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-03

Service brakes

15% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Air bags

9% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Car accelerated after coming to a standstill in parking bay ran over curb hit a tree. And went down an embankment. The passenger airbag deployed but the drivers side airbag did not.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-14

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2004Complaint volume 244 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2006-02-27Fuel system, gasoline05V555000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on February 27, 2006, for Nissan owners, and on March 13, 2006, for Infiniti owners. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2011-07-13Power train11E024000 Zf service is recall certain clutch kit assemblies, part number sx: K70358-01, shipped to wholesalers as service parts between September 1, 2010, and March 8, 2011. These service parts are intended…

    Remedy: Zf service notify wholesalers to return any affected clutch kit assemblies still in inventory for free replacement kits. This condition will correct itself after the first start-up and usage of the…

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Infiniti G35 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 41 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V555000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 11E024000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Infiniti G35 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Infiniti G35 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti G35?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti G35 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.