What year Infiniti G35 should I avoid?

NHTSA complaint data points to 2005 and 2006 as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75, the two highest among all G35 model years.

Is there a best year for the Infiniti G35?

No G35 year earns a Best verdict. The 2008 model year is rated Good with the lowest complaint index at 25, making it the strongest choice among the years covered.

What are the most common problems with the Infiniti G35?

Across all model years, engine issues account for 26% of complaints, airbags for 23%, and electrical system problems for 21%, based on 571 total complaints.

Does the 2005 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2005 model year has one recall campaign covering a wire harness connector issue in the structure and body, reported in 2010.

Is the 2007 Infiniti G35 reliable?

The 2007 G35 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 50 and 114 total complaints, placing it between the worse 2005-2006 years and the better-rated 2008.

Infiniti G35 Best and Worst Years (2005–2009)

Avoid the 2005 and 2006 Infiniti G35: they rank worst with complaint indexes of 100 and 75, led by engine and electrical problems. No G35 year earns a Best rating; 2008 is the strongest with a Good verdict and the lowest complaint index at 25.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2005 Avoid 2006

Model years: 5; 2005–2009
NHTSA complaints: 571
Recall campaigns: 3
Crashes reported: 35
Fires reported: 8
Top problem area: Engine

G35 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti G35 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Avoid	100	215	9	5	1	Engine	19	—
2006	Avoid	75	145	7	1	2	Engine	19	—
2007	Caution	50	114	8	1	3	Airbags	20	—
2008	Good	25	95	10	1	1	Airbags	20	—
2009	No verdict	0	2	1	0	0	Electrical System	—	—

G35 years to avoid: what went wrong

2005 Infiniti G35 Index 100 · 215 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2005 G35 has the highest complaint index of any year at 100, with 215 total complaints. Engine problems lead at 66 complaints (31%), with a median failure mileage of 76,250. Electrical system issues follow at 53 complaints (82,000 median mileage), and airbags account for 46 complaints (88,500 median mileage). Owners reported brake failures at low mileage and unintended engine revving while braking. A structure and body recall covering wire harness connectors applies to this year, filed in 2010.

2005 engine problems →2005 electrical system problems →2005 airbags problems →

2006 Infiniti G35 Index 75 · 145 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2006 G35 ranks second worst with a complaint index of 75 and 145 total complaints. Engine problems top the list at 42 complaints (29%), with a median failure mileage of 30,000. Electrical system issues follow at 33 complaints, with a high median mileage of 93,000, and airbags account for 20 complaints. Owners reported an engine fire after parking, airbags failing to deploy in a crash, and sudden swerving tied to engine trouble. This year carries two recalls, one for the wire harness connector and one for headlamp photometric compliance.

2006 engine problems →2006 electrical system problems →2006 airbags problems →

Most common Infiniti G35 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Engine149 (26%)
Airbags129 (23%)
Electrical System120 (21%)
Structure & Body74 (13%)
Brakes51 (9%)
Other49 (9%)
Transmission & Powertrain49 (9%)
Fuel System40 (7%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires30 (5%)
Visibility & Wipers20 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Infiniti G35 should I avoid?: NHTSA complaint data points to 2005 and 2006 as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75, the two highest among all G35 model years.
Is there a best year for the Infiniti G35?: No G35 year earns a Best verdict. The 2008 model year is rated Good with the lowest complaint index at 25, making it the strongest choice among the years covered.
What are the most common problems with the Infiniti G35?: Across all model years, engine issues account for 26% of complaints, airbags for 23%, and electrical system problems for 21%, based on 571 total complaints.
Does the 2005 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?: Yes, the 2005 model year has one recall campaign covering a wire harness connector issue in the structure and body, reported in 2010.
Is the 2007 Infiniti G35 reliable?: The 2007 G35 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 50 and 114 total complaints, placing it between the worse 2005-2006 years and the better-rated 2008.