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2005 Infiniti G35

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2005 Infiniti G35 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 129.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

177 reports with mileage · 38 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports5 fire reports8 injury reports

Tires complaints

4 reports
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Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2015
Air BagsEquipmentStructure

2005 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. CONSUMER FOUND MANY PROBLEMS WITH CAR AND FEELS BEEN FOOLED BY DEALERSHIP. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED TWO DAYS, AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED DEFECT. A MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE AIR BAG WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, AS THE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, THE TIRES WERE OVERLY WORN, THE CD PLAYER WAS NOT WORKING, THE …

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2005 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. CONSUMER FOUND MANY PROBLEMS WITH CAR AND FEELS BEEN FOOLED BY DEALERSHIP. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED TWO DAYS, AFTER HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED DEFECT. A MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE AIR BAG WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, AS THE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, THE TIRES WERE OVERLY WORN, THE CD PLAYER WAS NOT WORKING, THE PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT PROPERLY, THE WHEELS WERE NOT ALIGNED AND THE LOWER CAT SHIELD MADE A NOISE.

NHTSA ODI #10663904

Mileage unknown · Jun 14, 2007
Tires

LOW TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS MUST BE REPROGRAMMED BY THE DEALER IF WHEELS ARE ROTATED, IF A FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE REPLACES A WHEEL THE REPROGRAMMING IS AT CONSUMER'S COST. THIS FORCES CONSUMERS TO HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SOMETHING WHICH USED TO BE DONE AT HOME. I BLAME NHTSA FOR PUSHING TIRE PRESSURE MON…

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LOW TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS MUST BE REPROGRAMMED BY THE DEALER IF WHEELS ARE ROTATED, IF A FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE REPLACES A WHEEL THE REPROGRAMMING IS AT CONSUMER'S COST. THIS FORCES CONSUMERS TO HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SOMETHING WHICH USED TO BE DONE AT HOME. I BLAME NHTSA FOR PUSHING TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS, WITHOUT ENFORCING MANUFACTURERS MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR CONSUMERS TO SET THEIR OWN TIRE PRESSURES , AND THIS ADDED UNNECESSARY COST TO REGULAR MAINTENANCE WHICH USED TO BE FREE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10193403

Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 2006
Tires

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD A BULGE PRESENT. FURTHER EXAMINATION SHOWED A CRACK ON THE SIDEWALL TIRE CAUSED IT TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HITTING A POTHOLE AND NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CONTACT VIEWED MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS VIA THE NHTS…

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD A BULGE PRESENT. FURTHER EXAMINATION SHOWED A CRACK ON THE SIDEWALL TIRE CAUSED IT TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HITTING A POTHOLE AND NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CONTACT VIEWED MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS VIA THE NHTSA WEBSITE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE. THIS WAS A GOODYEAR EAGLE, SIZE: 245/35R19.

NHTSA ODI #10171609

6,000 miles · Sep 21, 2005
SuspensionTires

FRONT TIRES FEATHERING. AT AROUND 6000 MILES, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF TIRE ROAR COMING FROM THE FRONT. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE TO 2 DIFFERENT INFINITI DEALERSHIPS AND BOTH SAID I SHOULD SIMPLY "REPLACE MY TIRES AND ALIGN". I HAVE LESS THAN 15,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE 350Z HAS A VERY WID…

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FRONT TIRES FEATHERING. AT AROUND 6000 MILES, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF TIRE ROAR COMING FROM THE FRONT. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE TO 2 DIFFERENT INFINITI DEALERSHIPS AND BOTH SAID I SHOULD SIMPLY "REPLACE MY TIRES AND ALIGN". I HAVE LESS THAN 15,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE 350Z HAS A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT IS SIMILAR TO THIS, AND AS THE G35 COUPE AND 350Z SHARE MANY COMPONENTS, INCLUDING SUSPENSION, I AM LED TO BELIEVE THERE IS A REASON FOR THE SIMILARITY.

NHTSA ODI #10137242

Official recalls

1

10V175000 · Air Bags; Seats

Apr 27, 2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 INFINITI G35 SEDANS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 29, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2006 AND INFINITI G35 COUPES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2004 THROUGH MAY 30, 2007. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTING THE BELT TENSION SENSOR (BTS) AND THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR (ODS) CONTROL UNIT UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAN EXPERIENCE RELATIVE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE WEAR AND OXIDIZATION OF THE TERMINALS AND MAY CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF THE SIGNAL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-662-6200.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Seats

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 INFINITI G35 SEDANS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 29, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2006 AND INFINITI G35 COUPES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2004 THROUGH MAY 30, 2007. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTING THE BELT TENSION SENSOR (BTS) AND THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR (ODS) CONTROL UNIT UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAN EXPERIENCE RELATIVE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE WEAR AND OXIDIZATION OF THE TERMINALS AND MAY CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF THE SIGNAL.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-662-6200.

Air Bags

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 INFINITI G35 SEDANS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 29, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2006 AND INFINITI G35 COUPES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2004 THROUGH MAY 30, 2007. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTING THE BELT TENSION SENSOR (BTS) AND THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR (ODS) CONTROL UNIT UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAN EXPERIENCE RELATIVE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE WEAR AND OXIDIZATION OF THE TERMINALS AND MAY CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF THE SIGNAL.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-662-6200.

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NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.