Owners have filed 132 complaints
about the 2008 Infiniti G35 with NHTSA between 2008 and 2026.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 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 — 21
Against the median year of the Infiniti G35. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 90
17.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 53
31% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
77.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
44.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1212.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1111.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1212.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1819.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2223.4%
150,000+ miles
88.5%
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.
Jul 2008peak 4Jun 2026
Recalls on the 2008 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
08V521000
AIR BAGS
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 118,187 milesYuma, COFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED CATCHING ON FIRE. HAD TO PULL OVER TO GET OUT AND WAIT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PUT IT OUT.
NHTSA complaint #11269504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 278,000 milesCeres, CACrash
STEERING
I WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 25MPH ON BROADWAY STREET IN SAN FRANCISCO WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT MY CAR START TO SWERVE ON IT'S OWN. I STEERED TO CORRECT IT BUT MY STEERING WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED IT FELT LIKE. ALL I COULD DO WAS HIT MY BRAKES AS QUICKLY AS I COULD BUT I ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. MY STEERING WHEEL HAD NO WEIGHT AND TURNED FREELY WHILE THE FRONT WHEELS HAD NO MOVEMENT WHATSOEVER. I COULDN'T EVEN REVERSE SO HAD TO WAIT FOR THE TOW TRUCK TO COME AND PULL ME AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE I COLLIDED WITH. I CALLED INFINITI AND THEY SAID THEY WILL NOT INVESTIGATE THIS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR USED, THE MILEAGE AND IT WAS PREVIOUSLY IN A FRONT END COLLISION IN 2013. HOWEVER, THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AS THERE IS NO REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE FOR STEERING. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY OR THE CAR DIDN'T SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND I BELIEVE INFINITI/ NISSAN SHOULD FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED.
NHTSA complaint #11187431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkville, MDCrash
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT OR WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE DROVE AWAY FROM THE SCENE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS NO LONGER RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10935560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkville, MDCrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT OR WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE DROVE AWAY FROM THE SCENE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS NO LONGER RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10935560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesEverman, TXCrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
NHTSA complaint #10846076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesEverman, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
NHTSA complaint #10846076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Brooklyn, NY
AIR BAGS
B1022 OCCUPANT SENS C/U [COMM FAIL] - CURRENT B1022 OCCUPANT SENS C/U [COMM FAIL] - PAST Passenger seat Air Bag: There is a recall on this part for my vehicle's year make and model, but my VIN shows my car isn't apart of the recall.
NHTSA complaint #11742306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norcross, GA
STEERING
Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) failed leaving me stranded as car was unable to start. There was a recall on the 2009 model but not my 2008 even with identical part.
NHTSA complaint #11737893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grove, OK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dashboard is melting/cracking causing a glare creating a visibility issue. Definitely a safety issue.
NHTSA complaint #11591372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grove, OK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Water driving off of the roof of the car got plugged. Also, water running into the engine has caused rust holes. Water has gotten into the car through the sunroof. LOTS of complaints regarding this issue. Needs recalled.
NHTSA complaint #11591377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alpharetta, GA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated there was a blinking alert for passenger air bag on the instrument panel and the centerpiece console. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was confirmed the air bag sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost and the VIN was not associated with the initial 2008 Infiniti recall. The contact stated the vehicle was purchased 1-2 weeks before the recall notice was issued. The contact referenced Infiniti TSB ITB08-045A as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure milage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11579901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Las Vegas, NV
AIR BAGS
Las Vegas
NHTSA complaint #11575649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Las Vegas, NV
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Las Vegas
NHTSA complaint #11575649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Las Vegas, NV
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Las Vegas
NHTSA complaint #11575649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Los Alamitos, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Runaway acceleration. Three times now in the last two weeks the RPMs went to maximum redline without my foot on the accelerator pedal. Fortunately all occurred when I was at very slow speed and either in a driveway or a parking lot. Each time I immediately put the transmission to neutral and shut off the engine. For the first occurrence, Restarting the engine all went back to normal. But for the second instance, two weeks later on restart the engine again instantly went to maximum RPM (deep redline). On a second restart, with additional delay before attempting a restart, the problem cleared. I took the car to a mechanic and they said no error diagnostics were recorded. On test drive he said he noticed some brief unexpected surges. He said for liability reasons no way he would work on the car. No warnings, no instrument indications, car does not seem to "know" throttle is at max redline.
NHTSA complaint #11553276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Los Alamitos, CA
ENGINE
Runaway acceleration. Three times now in the last two weeks the RPMs went to maximum redline without my foot on the accelerator pedal. Fortunately all occurred when I was at very slow speed and either in a driveway or a parking lot. Each time I immediately put the transmission to neutral and shut off the engine. For the first occurrence, Restarting the engine all went back to normal. But for the second instance, two weeks later on restart the engine again instantly went to maximum RPM (deep redline). On a second restart, with additional delay before attempting a restart, the problem cleared. I took the car to a mechanic and they said no error diagnostics were recorded. On test drive he said he noticed some brief unexpected surges. He said for liability reasons no way he would work on the car. No warnings, no instrument indications, car does not seem to "know" throttle is at max redline.
NHTSA complaint #11553276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Windsor, CT
SUSPENSION
The Suspension Subframe Crossmember (Front) Part Number: 544B2-EG300 Supersession(s): 544B2EG300 Fits Infiniti G35’s (2007-2009) Have issues where it starts to rust on all areas of it . This includes the joints of the cross member and support areas. The rusting that occurs definitely impacts the structural integrity of the part and it can very well be a safety issue and a fatality waiting to occur . The cost of replacing this part may vary , as prices range from $473.00 +tax to $937.00 + tax not including labor cost that associates with the getting this unit replaced .
NHTSA complaint #11528424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Windsor, CT
STRUCTURE:BODY
The Suspension Subframe Crossmember (Front) Part Number: 544B2-EG300 Supersession(s): 544B2EG300 Fits Infiniti G35’s (2007-2009) Have issues where it starts to rust on all areas of it . This includes the joints of the cross member and support areas. The rusting that occurs definitely impacts the structural integrity of the part and it can very well be a safety issue and a fatality waiting to occur . The cost of replacing this part may vary , as prices range from $473.00 +tax to $937.00 + tax not including labor cost that associates with the getting this unit replaced .
NHTSA complaint #11528424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Temperature gauge shows car as running hot even after having thermostat replaced. Car continuously runs hot with no resolution from Infiniti mechanics.
NHTSA complaint #11523764 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesVirginia Beach, VA
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance; however, the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the passenger’s side air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
NHTSA complaint #11503568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bardonia, NY
SUSPENSION
Brought car in for any state inspection and found the front suspension crossmember to 100% rusted thru. Car failed inspection. Found out that this is a common failure on this model of infiniti. In addition replacement part is on national back order. So on top of a poorly designed part they are unable to keep them in stock.
NHTSA complaint #11493243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bardonia, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY
Brought car in for any state inspection and found the front suspension crossmember to 100% rusted thru. Car failed inspection. Found out that this is a common failure on this model of infiniti. In addition replacement part is on national back order. So on top of a poorly designed part they are unable to keep them in stock.
NHTSA complaint #11493243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesMargate, FL
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was an abnormal popping sound as the rear-end of the vehicle lowered to the pavement upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear subframe was detached from the vehicle. The contact initially towed the vehicle home and then to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered that the rubber bushings that held the subframe was not a strong reinforcement to hold the subframe in place. The contact notified several dealers about the failure and each informed him that they were unaware of such a failure. The dealers informed him that he had to purchase an entire new subframe which could contain the same defective rubber bushings. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11475170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesMargate, FL
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was an abnormal popping sound as the rear-end of the vehicle lowered to the pavement upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear subframe was detached from the vehicle. The contact initially towed the vehicle home and then to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered that the rubber bushings that held the subframe was not a strong reinforcement to hold the subframe in place. The contact notified several dealers about the failure and each informed him that they were unaware of such a failure. The dealers informed him that he had to purchase an entire new subframe which could contain the same defective rubber bushings. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #11475170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesPanama City Beach, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES CEASED. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING NOISE DETECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11342325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesOxnard, CA
POWER TRAIN
MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS COME UP (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SLIP LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT) AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY. UPON PLACING THE CAR IN PARK, I AM ABLE TO RE-START IT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I BELIEVE MY CAR IS PART OF RECALL NUMBER 03V455000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HOWEVER, MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, BUT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL. THIS NEEDS TO BE RE-ADDRESSED. I HAVE CHILDREN, AND I AM WORRIED THAT THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE SEEN VARIOUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE WITH INFINITI.
NHTSA complaint #11317713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesOxnard, CA
SUSPENSION
MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS COME UP (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SLIP LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT) AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY. UPON PLACING THE CAR IN PARK, I AM ABLE TO RE-START IT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I BELIEVE MY CAR IS PART OF RECALL NUMBER 03V455000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HOWEVER, MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, BUT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL. THIS NEEDS TO BE RE-ADDRESSED. I HAVE CHILDREN, AND I AM WORRIED THAT THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE SEEN VARIOUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE WITH INFINITI.
NHTSA complaint #11317713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesOxnard, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS COME UP (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SLIP LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT) AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY. UPON PLACING THE CAR IN PARK, I AM ABLE TO RE-START IT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I BELIEVE MY CAR IS PART OF RECALL NUMBER 03V455000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HOWEVER, MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, BUT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL. THIS NEEDS TO BE RE-ADDRESSED. I HAVE CHILDREN, AND I AM WORRIED THAT THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE SEEN VARIOUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE WITH INFINITI.
NHTSA complaint #11317713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesWagram, NC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE CAR IDLES WHEN TAKING OFF EVEN AFTER WARMING IT UP... WHILE CARS ARE PASSING ME BY. IT ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC. IT WAS RAINING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I CAN'T EVEN FILLED THE CAR UP WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS. ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3 WEEKS AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COME ON. TOOK IT BACK MULTIPLE TIMES AND STILL NOT FIXED
NHTSA complaint #11292365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesWagram, NC
ENGINE
THE CAR IDLES WHEN TAKING OFF EVEN AFTER WARMING IT UP... WHILE CARS ARE PASSING ME BY. IT ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC. IT WAS RAINING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I CAN'T EVEN FILLED THE CAR UP WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS. ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3 WEEKS AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COME ON. TOOK IT BACK MULTIPLE TIMES AND STILL NOT FIXED
NHTSA complaint #11292365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesWagram, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE CAR IDLES WHEN TAKING OFF EVEN AFTER WARMING IT UP... WHILE CARS ARE PASSING ME BY. IT ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC. IT WAS RAINING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I CAN'T EVEN FILLED THE CAR UP WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS. ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 3 WEEKS AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COME ON. TOOK IT BACK MULTIPLE TIMES AND STILL NOT FIXED
NHTSA complaint #11292365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.