YearToAvoid

2005 Infiniti G35 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Infiniti G35, 31% of all 215 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 5 G35 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 76,250 miles.

Engine complaints
66
31% of 215 complaints
All complaints this year
215
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
76,250 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Infiniti G35 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2005, latest May 19, 2026.

2005 Infiniti G35 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter42005 Q12007 Q32010 Q22012 Q22014 Q22015 Q32017 Q32022 Q1
66 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q4 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Infiniti G35

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by G35 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200566 (31%)
  2. 200642 (29%)
  3. 200723 (20%)
  4. 200817 (18%)
  5. 20091 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Infiniti G35 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Infiniti G35, 31% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,250 miles.
Which Infiniti G35 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Infiniti G35 has the most engine complaints (66), compared with 66 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Infiniti G35?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Infiniti G35 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.