YearToAvoid

2008 Infiniti G35 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Infiniti G35, 18% of all 95 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 5 G35 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 70,855 miles.

Engine complaints
17
18% of 95 complaints
All complaints this year
95
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,855 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Infiniti G35 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2008, latest Nov 2, 2023.

2008 Infiniti G35 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2008Mar 2012Mar 2014May 2014Feb 2015Sep 2016Sep 2018Dec 2019
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2008 to Nov 2023; peak Jul 2008 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Infiniti G35 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Infiniti G35, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,855 miles.
Which Infiniti G35 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Infiniti G35 has the most engine complaints (66), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Infiniti G35?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 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.