2005 INFINITI G35 Owner Complaints

Air bag system i bought the vehicle like that fuel pump and gas tank safety is ben loose brake s car stops driving brake locks

NHTSA ID

11738813

Incident

Mar 5, 2025

I think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware

NHTSA ID

11733319

Incident

Jul 3, 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

NHTSA ID

11692319

Incident

Oct 6, 2025

Mileage

190,000 mi

Na

NHTSA ID

11590280

Incident

May 23, 2024

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that his girlfriend received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the recall was completed and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 85,000.

NHTSA ID

11552122

Incident

Sep 26, 2023

Mileage

85,000 mi

Fire

NHTSA ID

11543800

Incident

Sep 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal sound as if the sunroof was opened. The contact stated that the sunroof was glued in place to a rubber gasket which had started coming apart. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the sunroof was no longer available. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,500.

NHTSA ID

11542653

Incident

Jul 7, 2023

Mileage

79,500 mi

Air bag’s light flashing and on. Went to the dealership and was charged 178.00 and they said that it will cost me additional 937.86 and no guarantee that my vehicle air bags will be safe for me if there’s an accident . Went to the dealerships on 5/18/23 was the soonest they could get me in

NHTSA ID

11522989

Incident

May 11, 2023

Dashboard deteriorating and appears "melting" when in hot environment. Have read of dangerous chemicals being produced when hot in a CAS Letter to NHTSA Regarding Nissan “Melting” Dashboards – October 6, 2021 (attached) as well as being a safety hazard from the film produced causing windshield glare and/or film restricting vision. Condition has existed since purchase (date below) and progressively getting worse. Only now found information about the cause but no remedy available outside of a new dash?

NHTSA ID

11487514

Incident

Aug 21, 2014

The fuel gauge is not reading correctly, and I have to rely on knowing my mileage and how much I last filled in my tank. I have to keep the car running longer than necessary to even duplicate the problem, and when I do the gas gauge just suddenly starts dropping. And if for some reason I even let my gas get low enough to have the low fuel lamp come on, it's almost too late and I barely make it to a gas station. I have not had the issue reproduced/confirmed by any independent servicer. I have seen in many G35 forums that this is an issue that has not had a recall yet. All of the other models for Nissan/Infiniti 2005 were recalled for the fuel sensor in 2010, but not the G35/G37 model. If this keeps happening I will eventually be involved in an accident when my gas runs out unexpectedly on the highway.

NHTSA ID

11449559

Incident

Jul 19, 2017

The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle locked up and stalled on four occasions. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine and slip warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact researched the matter and stated the failure was due to a possible camshaft failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11446367

Incident

Nov 15, 2021

Mileage

130,000 mi

Sunroof glass flew off while driving on highway today. Sunroof was not open and hasn’t been used in several months.

NHTSA ID

11417983

Incident

May 20, 2021

05 G35 AUTO SEDAN. GAS GAUGE NOT READING AMOUNT OF GAS CORRECTLY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. WASTED OVER 900$ IN PARTS. NEW AND USED TO TRY AND GET IT FIXED. NOTHING WORKED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, LEVEL SENDER UNITS AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS 3 TIME. UPSET NHTSA AND MFR. ARE NOT RECALLING TO FIX THIS ISSUES. A LOT OF VEHICLES HAVING SAME LIFE THREATENING PROBLEMS. FOLKS IN FORUMS AND YOUTUBE AND SOCIAL MEDIAS ALL TALKING ABOUT IT, BUT YET NO ONE'S DOING ANYTHING. AFTER THREE TIMES MY CAR STALLED ON ME I HAD ENOUGH, BECAUSE IT'S MATTER OF TIME WHEN THE NEXT ONE END IN DEADLY CONSEQUENCES. 1ST TIME CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON HIGHWAY 99 AND A CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME FROM BEHIND. THE GAS AT THE TIME WAS READING 1/4 AND NO LOW GAS INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. CAR SHUDDER WITH NO ACCELERATION WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESS DOWN. THEN ALL ELECTRICAL AND POWER WENT OUT WITH NO CONTROL EXCEPT FOR HARD STEERING. I MANAGED TO PULL TO SHOULDER FROM THE CAR POOL LANE BEFORE CAR DIED. LUCKILY THERE WEREN'T MANY CARS ON THE FREEWAY THAT MOMENT IT STARTED DYING ON ME. 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED ON THE MAIN STREET AND SAME SYMPTOMS AS FIRST TIME AS ABOVE. THEN I LOOKED AT MY GAS GAUGE AND IT SAYS 1/2 FULL! BUT CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND AGAIN I MANAGED TO PULL TO A SAFE AREA AWAY FROM TRAFFICS. ONLY THIS TIME I WAS THINKING I HAD ENOUGH GAS BC IT WAS READING 1/2 OF GAS LEFT IN THE TANK. BUT NO GAS INDICATOR LIGHTED UP AND CAR SPUDDER AND ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD CAME ON AND EVENTUALLY CAME TO SLOW DOWN AND DIED. I KEPT TRYING TO START THE CAR BUT ALL IT DID WAS JUST CRANK AND CRANKS, BUT DOESN'T TURNOVER AND START. 3RD TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN. THIS TIME A CAR CAME WITHIN 1FT. OF RAMMING ME FROM BEHIND AS IT SWERVED AWAY HONKING AT ME WHEN MY CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. I LOOKED AT GAS GAUGE AND WAS READING 3/4 FULL AND AGAIN NO LOW GAS INDICATOR LIGHTS UP. SAME SYMPTOMS AS PREVIOUS 2 OCCASIONS. PLEASE RECALL.

NHTSA ID

11377414

Incident

Sep 11, 2020

Mileage

198,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED MORE THAN ONCE ALREADY AND BASED ON MY RESEARCH I'VE COME TO BELIEVE THAT IT IS DUE TO THE COOLANT MIXING WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID IN THE RADIATOR.

NHTSA ID

11363835

Incident

Oct 3, 2020

Mileage

200,000 mi

I RAN OUT OF GAS ON MY COMMUTE HOME FROM WORK. MY GAS HAND READ A QUARTER OF A TANK WHEN I COMPLETELY RAN OUT OF GAS LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE. SINCE THIS HAPPENED I'VE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM FOR G35 INFINITI'S. THEY GAVE A RECALL ON THE NISSAN AND INFINITI SUV FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM SAME YEAR MY 2005 INFINITI WAS MADE. THE G35 SEDAN AND COUPE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL.

NHTSA ID

11324862

Incident

Apr 23, 2020

Mileage

170,122 mi

WE RECEIVED THE CAR APRIL 18, 2020. WE WERE TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR BESIDES THE GAS GAUGE ON THE DASH. ON APRIL 20,2020, WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR STOPPED. WE TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR A BIT AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. THE ENGINE WILL REV BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T GO FORWARD NOR REVERSE. WE LET THE CAR REST FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND IT STARTED TO WORK. WE THEN TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC THE NEXT DAY AND HE TOLD US THAT THE TRANSMISSION WASN'T NO GOOD AND THAT'S THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK.

NHTSA ID

11322720

Incident

Apr 20, 2020

Mileage

45 mi

HORN STOPPED WORKING

NHTSA ID

11286415

Incident

Nov 15, 2019

FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY CAUSED ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WAS SUFFICIENT TIME AND SPACE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. CONTACTED VIRGINIA STATE POLICE. THEY DISPATCHED A HIGHWAY SAFETY PATROL VEHICLE THAT GAVE ME ENOUGH GAS TO REACH A GAS STATION

NHTSA ID

11254124

Incident

Sep 8, 2019

Mileage

123,000 mi

FUEL GUAGE NOT READING CORRECT LEVEL. FUEL NEEDLE IS FLUCTUATING UP AND DOWN WHENEVER IT WANTS. EX1...GAS LIGHT COMES ON WITH NEEDLE ON E EMPTY...CAR DIE...THEN PUT GAS FULL TIL GAS IS SPILLIN OUT OF CAR. AND NEEDLE GOES FULL JUST UNDER THE F FULL LINE. SOMETIME GOES BY DRIVING AND THE NEEDLE WILL FLUCTUATES DOWN TO HALF WAY MARK. SHUT OFF CAR...GO SHOPPING AND COME BACK START CAR AND NEEDLE AT 3/4 MARK. DRIVE HM. SHUT OFF. START CAR NEXT DAY AND NEEDLE AT 3/4 MARK AGAIN. NOT ACCURATE AS U CAN TELL. AFTER DRIVIN AWAHILE THE GAS WOULD GO DOWN AND GAS LIGHT COMES ON. DRIVE HOME. TURN CAR OFF. NXT MORNING START CAR AND THE NEEDLE IS AT HALF WAY TO 3/4 WAY MARK GAIN. THIS NOT POSSIBLE BCAUSE YESTERDAY THE NEEDLE WAS LOW AND GAS LIGHT CAME ON. NOW ITS BACK AT 3/4 MARK. SOMETIME ITS AT 1/2 WAY. SOMETIME ITS AT 1/4 MARK. THREE TIMES MY CAR DIED ON ME DUE TO NO GAS...WHILE THE NEEDLE IS AT 1/4, 1/2, OR 3/4 WAY. AND THE GAS LIGHT DID NOT COME ON EITHER WHEN IT DIED ON ME B.C NEEDLE WAS ABOVE THE E MARK. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO B ADDRESS. DONT WAIT TIL SOME ONE CAR GET CAUGHT ON FIRES! DON'T WAIT TIL THE CAR DIE IN MIDDLE OF FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND END UP IN A REAR END COLLISIONS OR ACCIDENTS! DONT WAIT FOR TRAGEDY TO HAPPEN AND LEGAL ACTIONS! PLEASE NHTSA HELP DO RECALL FOR THIS INFINITI 2005 SEDAN G35. AND FORWARD THIS TO MFGS. AND INFINITI! PLEASE HELP MY COMPLAINTS AND OTHERS WITH THIS VEHICLES. PLEASE EMAIL ME OR CALL ME WITH OUTCOME OF RESOLUTIONS! IM VERY UPSET B.C I'VE WASTED OVER $350 REPLACING THE CLUATER GAUGE...ODOMETER HOUAING AND BOTH THE WHOLE FUEL SENDER UNITS IN THE GAS TANK! TREE TIMES! IT STILL FLUCTUATES GIVING WRONG READINGS OF THE GAS! SO UPSET B.C I HAD MY 10YR & 13YR OLD DAUGHTERS IN THE CAR WITH ME AND WE ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY DRIVERS. AND CAUSES COLLISIONS & BACK UP ON FREEWAY! EMAIL ME RESULTS & RESOLUTIONS!

NHTSA ID

11210765

Incident

Apr 10, 2016

Mileage

185,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE IS ALL OVER THE PLACE. RECENTLY RAN OUT OF GAS WHILE GAIGE SHOWED 3/4 FULL

NHTSA ID

11209726

Incident

May 22, 2019

Mileage

162,000 mi

MY AIRBAG TROUBLE LIGHT APPEARS ON MY DISPLAY AND I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AS A RESUKT OF FAULTY AIRBAGS AND/OR CONNECTORS. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, THE SAME AIRBAG TROUBLE LIGHT WAS ILLUNINATED AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS AIRBAG CONNECTORS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THIS RELATED TO SIDE AIRBAGS. THE REPAIR XOST MORE THAN $700. I ASKED IF THERE WERE RELATED RECALLS AND WAS TOLD NO BY THE DEALER.

NHTSA ID

11208453

Incident

May 17, 2019

Mileage

96,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI G35. WHILE BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE DASHBOARD. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID

11203052

Incident

Apr 23, 2019

THE CAR SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND A COMBINATION OF LIGHT SUCH AS SLIP AND VDC APPEAR. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN THREE YEARS COSTING ME 2500 IN REPAIRS. EACH TIME THE PROBLEM IS DIAGNOSED WITH A CAMSHAFT SENSOR ISSUE. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS LISTED FROM OTHER INFINITI AND NISSAN OWNERS. THERE CERTAINLY SEEMS TO BE A PATTERN AND THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE CAR SHUTS DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A HIGHWAY WITH TRAFFIC GOING 60 MILES PER HOUR AND FASTER BEHIND ME. SINCE I AM NOT BREAKING, THE DRIVER BEHIND DOES NOT SEE A BREAK LIGHT AND COULD PLOW INTO ME. I CALLED INFINITI AND THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO RECALL. *JS

NHTSA ID

11191284

Incident

Mar 24, 2019

Mileage

110,000 mi

DESPITE BEING GARAGED SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED 13 YEARS AGO, BEING WELL CARED FOR (SINGLE OWNER), AND LOW MILEAGE (JUST TURNED OVER 92K), THE DASH HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS EXTENDING THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE. THESE STARTED TO APPEAR ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO AND HAVE CONTINUED TO EXTEND AND WORSEN.

NHTSA ID

11133201

Incident

Jan 1, 2012

Mileage

80,000 mi

WHEN I START MY VEHICLE IT SOUNDS AS IF THERE IS SOME KIND OF BLOCKAGE. INSTEAD OF A CLEAR SOUND IT'S AS IF THERE IS A COVER OVER IT. BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ACTUAL PROBLEM. SO WHEN I 1ST START DRIVING IT'S FINE AT LEAST I THINK IT IS BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE GETS WARMED UP ALL THE WAY. I START TO NOTICE A SLIGHT SMELL OF GAS. AS I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE SMELL GETS WORSE AND WORSE. SO BAD THAT HAVING ALL THE WINDOWS DOWN WON'T RID THE SMELL. I HAVE HAD EVERYTHING FIXED ON THIS VEHICLE. I'VE HAD THE BEST MECHANICS LOOK AT IT. I'VE EVEN HAD INFINITY LOOK AT IT. THEY STATED IT WAS THE FUEL CAMDNER. IT WASN'T. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. THE O2 SENSOR AND TUBE. A FEW OTHER THINGS AS WELL. BUT NOTHING WILL FIX IT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS IS. THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. I GET SO LIGHT HEADED IF I DRIVE NOT TO MENTION I CAN'T BREATHE. I DON'T DRIVE THE CAR UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. IT SCARES ME TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ID

11119554

Incident

Jul 17, 2017

Mileage

145,000 mi