2008 Infiniti G35 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2008 Infiniti G35 has a complaint index of 25, the second-lowest of the five model years with data, and earns a Good verdict. It ranks 4th worst out of 5 years, with 95 complaints and 1 recall, well behind the 2005 and 2006 model years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #4 of 5 G35 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 95
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Airbags
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2008 Infiniti G35 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags33 (35%)
- Engine17 (18%)
- Structure & Body16 (17%)
- Other12 (13%)
- Brakes10 (11%)
- Electrical System10 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (11%)
- Fuel System6 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
- Steering4 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly deployed without warning or impact, including after driving over a pothole.
- Some owners report airbags failing to deploy during actual front-end crashes.
- Several drivers describe sudden loss of steering or braking control leading to a spin or crash, including one report of brakes falling to the floor.
- A rear tire reportedly blew apart while driving on the highway, causing loss of control.
- One driver reported the seat belt buckle would not release after a collision and had to be cut free.
- One report describes the steering wheel feeling completely disconnected before a crash.
2008 Infiniti G35 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V521000Oct 7, 2008Electrical System204,361 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
2008 Infiniti G35 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other G35 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Infiniti G35 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 G35 has a complaint index of 25 and a Good verdict, ranking 4th worst out of 5 model years with data.
- What is the main problem with the 2008 Infiniti G35?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 35% of complaints (33 of 95), including reports of unexpected deployment and failure to deploy in crashes, at a median mileage of 80,000.
- Does the 2008 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2008 G35, campaign 08V521000, covering an electrical system issue tied to occupant classification and airbag control sensing.
- What year Infiniti G35 should I avoid?
- Among the five years with data, the 2005 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated Avoid, followed by the 2006 model year at 75, also rated Avoid.
- How does the 2008 G35 compare to the 2007 G35?
- The 2008 G35 has a lower complaint index (25 vs 50) and fewer complaints (95 vs 114) than the 2007 G35, which is rated Caution.