Owners have filed 301 complaints
about the 2005 Infiniti G35 with NHTSA between 2005 and 2026.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 49
Against the median year of the Infiniti G35. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 70
13.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 31
18% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Engine
1339.4%
Front
515.2%
Sensor/Control Module
39.1%
Body
39.1%
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
39.1%
Brake Lights
26.1%
Pads
26.1%
Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
26.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
135.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
135.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
166.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
135.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
4618.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
4719.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
7028.7%
150,000+ miles
2610.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2005peak 12May 2026
Recalls on the 2005 Infiniti G35
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10V175000
AIR BAGS
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.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Tampa, FLFire
POWER TRAIN
I think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware
NHTSA complaint #11733319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FLFire
WHEELS
I think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware
NHTSA complaint #11733319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FLFire
ENGINE
I think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware
NHTSA complaint #11733319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CACrashFire
AIR BAGS
Fire
NHTSA complaint #11543800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CACrashFire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Fire
NHTSA complaint #11543800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CACrashFire
SERVICE BRAKES
Fire
NHTSA complaint #11543800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Oxnard, CA
AIR BAGS
Air bag system i bought the vehicle like that fuel pump and gas tank safety is ben loose brake s car stops driving brake locks
NHTSA complaint #11738813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oxnard, CA
ENGINE
Air bag system i bought the vehicle like that fuel pump and gas tank safety is ben loose brake s car stops driving brake locks
NHTSA complaint #11738813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oxnard, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Air bag system i bought the vehicle like that fuel pump and gas tank safety is ben loose brake s car stops driving brake locks
NHTSA complaint #11738813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FLFire
POWER TRAIN
I think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware
NHTSA complaint #11733319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FLFire
WHEELS
I think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware
NHTSA complaint #11733319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FLFire
ENGINE
I think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware
NHTSA complaint #11733319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesIrvington, NJ
SEATS
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #11692319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesIrvington, NJ
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #11692319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesIrvington, NJ
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #11692319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kenner, LA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Na
NHTSA complaint #11590280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesLincoln City, OR
AIR BAGS
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that his girlfriend received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the recall was completed and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 85,000.
NHTSA complaint #11552122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CACrashFire
AIR BAGS
Fire
NHTSA complaint #11543800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CACrashFire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Fire
NHTSA complaint #11543800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CACrashFire
SERVICE BRAKES
Fire
NHTSA complaint #11543800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,500 milesLaguna Hills, CA
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound as if the sunroof was opened. The contact stated that the sunroof was glued in place to a rubber gasket which had started coming apart. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the sunroof was no longer available. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,500.
NHTSA complaint #11542653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Simpsonville, SC
AIR BAGS
Air bag’s light flashing and on. Went to the dealership and was charged 178.00 and they said that it will cost me additional 937.86 and no guarantee that my vehicle air bags will be safe for me if there’s an accident . Went to the dealerships on 5/18/23 was the soonest they could get me in
NHTSA complaint #11522989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, OR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dashboard deteriorating and appears "melting" when in hot environment. Have read of dangerous chemicals being produced when hot in a CAS Letter to NHTSA Regarding Nissan “Melting” Dashboards – October 6, 2021 (attached) as well as being a safety hazard from the film produced causing windshield glare and/or film restricting vision. Condition has existed since purchase (date below) and progressively getting worse. Only now found information about the cause but no remedy available outside of a new dash?
NHTSA complaint #11487514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Goddard, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The fuel gauge is not reading correctly, and I have to rely on knowing my mileage and how much I last filled in my tank. I have to keep the car running longer than necessary to even duplicate the problem, and when I do the gas gauge just suddenly starts dropping. And if for some reason I even let my gas get low enough to have the low fuel lamp come on, it's almost too late and I barely make it to a gas station. I have not had the issue reproduced/confirmed by any independent servicer. I have seen in many G35 forums that this is an issue that has not had a recall yet. All of the other models for Nissan/Infiniti 2005 were recalled for the fuel sensor in 2010, but not the G35/G37 model. If this keeps happening I will eventually be involved in an accident when my gas runs out unexpectedly on the highway.
NHTSA complaint #11449559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Goddard, KS
ENGINE
The fuel gauge is not reading correctly, and I have to rely on knowing my mileage and how much I last filled in my tank. I have to keep the car running longer than necessary to even duplicate the problem, and when I do the gas gauge just suddenly starts dropping. And if for some reason I even let my gas get low enough to have the low fuel lamp come on, it's almost too late and I barely make it to a gas station. I have not had the issue reproduced/confirmed by any independent servicer. I have seen in many G35 forums that this is an issue that has not had a recall yet. All of the other models for Nissan/Infiniti 2005 were recalled for the fuel sensor in 2010, but not the G35/G37 model. If this keeps happening I will eventually be involved in an accident when my gas runs out unexpectedly on the highway.
NHTSA complaint #11449559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Goddard, KS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel gauge is not reading correctly, and I have to rely on knowing my mileage and how much I last filled in my tank. I have to keep the car running longer than necessary to even duplicate the problem, and when I do the gas gauge just suddenly starts dropping. And if for some reason I even let my gas get low enough to have the low fuel lamp come on, it's almost too late and I barely make it to a gas station. I have not had the issue reproduced/confirmed by any independent servicer. I have seen in many G35 forums that this is an issue that has not had a recall yet. All of the other models for Nissan/Infiniti 2005 were recalled for the fuel sensor in 2010, but not the G35/G37 model. If this keeps happening I will eventually be involved in an accident when my gas runs out unexpectedly on the highway.
NHTSA complaint #11449559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesBig Pine Key, FL
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle locked up and stalled on four occasions. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine and slip warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact researched the matter and stated the failure was due to a possible camshaft failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11446367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Burlingame, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sunroof glass flew off while driving on highway today. Sunroof was not open and hasn’t been used in several months.
NHTSA complaint #11417983 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,000 milesELK Grove, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
05 G35 AUTO SEDAN. GAS GAUGE NOT READING AMOUNT OF GAS CORRECTLY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. WASTED OVER 900$ IN PARTS. NEW AND USED TO TRY AND GET IT FIXED. NOTHING WORKED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, LEVEL SENDER UNITS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 3 TIME. UPSET NHTSA AND MFR. ARE NOT RECALLING TO FIX THIS ISSUES. A LOT OF VEHICLES HAVING SAME LIFE THREATENING PROBLEMS. FOLKS IN FORUMS AND YOUTUBE AND SOCIAL MEDIAS ALL TALKING ABOUT IT, BUT YET NO ONE'S DOING ANYTHING. AFTER THREE TIMES MY CAR STALLED ON ME I HAD ENOUGH, BECAUSE IT'S MATTER OF TIME WHEN THE NEXT ONE END IN DEADLY CONSEQUENCES. 1ST TIME CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON HIGHWAY 99 AND A CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME FROM BEHIND. THE GAS AT THE TIME WAS READING 1/4 AND NO LOW GAS INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. CAR SHUDDER WITH NO ACCELERATION WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESS DOWN. THEN ALL ELECTRICAL AND POWER WENT OUT WITH NO CONTROL EXCEPT FOR HARD STEERING. I MANAGED TO PULL TO SHOULDER FROM THE CAR POOL LANE BEFORE CAR DIED. LUCKILY THERE WEREN'T MANY CARS ON THE FREEWAY THAT MOMENT IT STARTED DYING ON ME. 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED ON THE MAIN STREET AND SAME SYMPTOMS AS FIRST TIME AS ABOVE. THEN I LOOKED AT MY GAS GAUGE AND IT SAYS 1/2 FULL! BUT CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND AGAIN I MANAGED TO PULL TO A SAFE AREA AWAY FROM TRAFFICS. ONLY THIS TIME I WAS THINKING I HAD ENOUGH GAS BC IT WAS READING 1/2 OF GAS LEFT IN THE TANK. BUT NO GAS INDICATOR LIGHTED UP AND CAR SPUDDER AND ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD CAME ON AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO SLOW DOWN AND DIED. I KEPT TRYING TO START THE CAR BUT ALL IT DID WAS JUST CRANK AND CRANKS, BUT DOESN'T TURNOVER AND START. 3RD TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN. THIS TIME A CAR CAME WITHIN 1FT. OF RAMMING ME FROM BEHIND AS IT SWERVED AWAY HONKING AT ME WHEN MY CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. I LOOKED AT GAS GAUGE AND WAS READING 3/4 FULL AND AGAIN NO LOW GAS INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. SAME SYMPTOMS AS PREVIOUS 2 OCCASIONS. PLEASE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11377414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,000 milesELK Grove, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05 G35 AUTO SEDAN. GAS GAUGE NOT READING AMOUNT OF GAS CORRECTLY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. WASTED OVER 900$ IN PARTS. NEW AND USED TO TRY AND GET IT FIXED. NOTHING WORKED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, LEVEL SENDER UNITS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 3 TIME. UPSET NHTSA AND MFR. ARE NOT RECALLING TO FIX THIS ISSUES. A LOT OF VEHICLES HAVING SAME LIFE THREATENING PROBLEMS. FOLKS IN FORUMS AND YOUTUBE AND SOCIAL MEDIAS ALL TALKING ABOUT IT, BUT YET NO ONE'S DOING ANYTHING. AFTER THREE TIMES MY CAR STALLED ON ME I HAD ENOUGH, BECAUSE IT'S MATTER OF TIME WHEN THE NEXT ONE END IN DEADLY CONSEQUENCES. 1ST TIME CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON HIGHWAY 99 AND A CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME FROM BEHIND. THE GAS AT THE TIME WAS READING 1/4 AND NO LOW GAS INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. CAR SHUDDER WITH NO ACCELERATION WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESS DOWN. THEN ALL ELECTRICAL AND POWER WENT OUT WITH NO CONTROL EXCEPT FOR HARD STEERING. I MANAGED TO PULL TO SHOULDER FROM THE CAR POOL LANE BEFORE CAR DIED. LUCKILY THERE WEREN'T MANY CARS ON THE FREEWAY THAT MOMENT IT STARTED DYING ON ME. 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED ON THE MAIN STREET AND SAME SYMPTOMS AS FIRST TIME AS ABOVE. THEN I LOOKED AT MY GAS GAUGE AND IT SAYS 1/2 FULL! BUT CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND AGAIN I MANAGED TO PULL TO A SAFE AREA AWAY FROM TRAFFICS. ONLY THIS TIME I WAS THINKING I HAD ENOUGH GAS BC IT WAS READING 1/2 OF GAS LEFT IN THE TANK. BUT NO GAS INDICATOR LIGHTED UP AND CAR SPUDDER AND ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD CAME ON AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO SLOW DOWN AND DIED. I KEPT TRYING TO START THE CAR BUT ALL IT DID WAS JUST CRANK AND CRANKS, BUT DOESN'T TURNOVER AND START. 3RD TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN. THIS TIME A CAR CAME WITHIN 1FT. OF RAMMING ME FROM BEHIND AS IT SWERVED AWAY HONKING AT ME WHEN MY CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. I LOOKED AT GAS GAUGE AND WAS READING 3/4 FULL AND AGAIN NO LOW GAS INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. SAME SYMPTOMS AS PREVIOUS 2 OCCASIONS. PLEASE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11377414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,000 milesELK Grove, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
05 G35 AUTO SEDAN. GAS GAUGE NOT READING AMOUNT OF GAS CORRECTLY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. WASTED OVER 900$ IN PARTS. NEW AND USED TO TRY AND GET IT FIXED. NOTHING WORKED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, LEVEL SENDER UNITS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 3 TIME. UPSET NHTSA AND MFR. ARE NOT RECALLING TO FIX THIS ISSUES. A LOT OF VEHICLES HAVING SAME LIFE THREATENING PROBLEMS. FOLKS IN FORUMS AND YOUTUBE AND SOCIAL MEDIAS ALL TALKING ABOUT IT, BUT YET NO ONE'S DOING ANYTHING. AFTER THREE TIMES MY CAR STALLED ON ME I HAD ENOUGH, BECAUSE IT'S MATTER OF TIME WHEN THE NEXT ONE END IN DEADLY CONSEQUENCES. 1ST TIME CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON HIGHWAY 99 AND A CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME FROM BEHIND. THE GAS AT THE TIME WAS READING 1/4 AND NO LOW GAS INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. CAR SHUDDER WITH NO ACCELERATION WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESS DOWN. THEN ALL ELECTRICAL AND POWER WENT OUT WITH NO CONTROL EXCEPT FOR HARD STEERING. I MANAGED TO PULL TO SHOULDER FROM THE CAR POOL LANE BEFORE CAR DIED. LUCKILY THERE WEREN'T MANY CARS ON THE FREEWAY THAT MOMENT IT STARTED DYING ON ME. 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED ON THE MAIN STREET AND SAME SYMPTOMS AS FIRST TIME AS ABOVE. THEN I LOOKED AT MY GAS GAUGE AND IT SAYS 1/2 FULL! BUT CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND AGAIN I MANAGED TO PULL TO A SAFE AREA AWAY FROM TRAFFICS. ONLY THIS TIME I WAS THINKING I HAD ENOUGH GAS BC IT WAS READING 1/2 OF GAS LEFT IN THE TANK. BUT NO GAS INDICATOR LIGHTED UP AND CAR SPUDDER AND ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD CAME ON AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO SLOW DOWN AND DIED. I KEPT TRYING TO START THE CAR BUT ALL IT DID WAS JUST CRANK AND CRANKS, BUT DOESN'T TURNOVER AND START. 3RD TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN. THIS TIME A CAR CAME WITHIN 1FT. OF RAMMING ME FROM BEHIND AS IT SWERVED AWAY HONKING AT ME WHEN MY CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. I LOOKED AT GAS GAUGE AND WAS READING 3/4 FULL AND AGAIN NO LOW GAS INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. SAME SYMPTOMS AS PREVIOUS 2 OCCASIONS. PLEASE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11377414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.