MYRModel Year Report

2005 Infiniti G35

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Infiniti G35
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti G35 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 532 complaints 2003 2004: 244 complaints 2004 2005: 215 complaints 2005 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 114 complaints 2007 2008: 95 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2005: 215 complaints
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YearComplaints
20023
2003532
2004244
2005215
2006145
2007114
200895
20092

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Fire

NHTSA ODI report, 20230911

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI G35. WHILE BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE DASHBOARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190423

BRAKES FAILED ON INFINITY G35 AND RESULTED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WHERE INFINITY HIT ANOTHER CAR. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060320

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 38 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 28 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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MY FUEL GAUGE IS ALWAYS ACTING VERY WACKY AND IS ALMOST NEVER DISPLAYS THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL.MY HEADLIGHTS ARE ALWAYS VERY DIM AND DON'T SEEM LIKE THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING ARE MAKING A LOT OF NOISE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180127

SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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DRIVING 70 MILE IN FWY MY CAR ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF COMPLETELY I ALMOST DIED OUT THERE BECAUSE OF CARS BEHIND ME. I CALMLY CHANGED STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT SIDE OF FWY WITH LEFT OVER SPEED AFTER 5 OF VEHICLE BEHIND ME ALMOST CRASHED ME AND EACH OTHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140716

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 215
R 20100712 — air bags, seats

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 MA

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.

Campaign 10V175000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Infiniti G35 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V175000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2006

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2004 ▲ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Infiniti G35 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Infiniti G35 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti G35?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Infiniti G35 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.