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2005 INFINITI G35 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 19, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2005 INFINITI G35, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

56
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed May 19, 2026

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 · filed Apr 23, 2026
All 56 reports naming engine

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

46
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed May 19, 2026

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 · filed Oct 9, 2025
All 46 reports naming airbags

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

28
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR GLASS DOES NOT WORK AND NEVER HAS. IT IS NOT JUST MINE THAT DOESN'T EITHER. ALMOST ALL G35'S WITHOUT OEM SPOILER HAVE THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ID 10907286 · filed Sep 16, 2016

3RD BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10680421 · filed Feb 1, 2015
All 28 reports naming exterior lighting

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

26
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Jan 31, 2022

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 · filed Dec 2, 2020
All 26 reports naming electrical

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

20
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Fire

NHTSA ID 11543800 · filed Sep 11, 2023

THE HIGH , CENTER MOUNTED, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT EITHER FAILS TO ACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, OR IT LIGHTS VERY DIMLY.

NHTSA ID 10863854 · filed May 9, 2016
All 20 reports naming brakes

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

20
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed May 19, 2026

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 · filed Jan 31, 2022
All 20 reports naming fuel system

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

17
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Oct 9, 2025

DRIVER'S SEAT NOT SECURE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10692147 · filed Mar 4, 2015
All 17 reports naming interior & seats

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MY FUEL GAUGE IS ALWAYS ACTING VERY WACKY AND IS ALMOST NEVER DISPLAYS THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL.MY HEADLIGHTS ARE ALWAYS VERY DIM AND DON'T SEEM LIKE THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING ARE MAKING A LOT OF NOISE.

NHTSA ID 11065365 · filed Jan 27, 2018

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 ID 10663904 · filed Feb 12, 2015
All 13 reports naming suspension

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WRECKLESS DRIVING

NHTSA ID 11084871 · filed Apr 13, 2018

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MILES AN HOUR WHEN UNEXPECTEDLY, THE CAR STARTS TO MAKE SOME NOISE THEN IT COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN THE MOTOR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, VDC OFF, AND SLIP LIGHTS ALL CAME ON. I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR, AND ONLY AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS (ABOUT THREE) DID THE CAR START. THERE IS NO WARNING. THE AUTO REPAIR FACILITY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE CODE THEY GOT WAS THE CAM SENSORS NEEDED REPLACING, WHICH COST ME $650. THEY SAID THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACING A LOT OF THESE. IT'S VERY PREVALENT. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE 2003 MODEL OF THE INFINITI G35 HAD ARECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID 10717695 · filed May 21, 2015
All 12 reports naming driver assistance

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Apr 23, 2026

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 · filed Oct 11, 2020
All 10 reports naming powertrain (other)

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Fire

NHTSA ID 11543800 · filed Sep 11, 2023

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A RECENT ACCIDENT

NHTSA ID 10817310 · filed Jan 1, 2016
All 10 reports naming body & structure

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

STEERING LOCK INPLACE HAD TO BREAK THE IGNITION TO DRIVE MY WHEEL WAS AT 1:00 MY TIRES STRAIGHT

NHTSA ID 11111011 · filed Jul 12, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

NHTSA ID 10927450 · filed Nov 22, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Sep 5, 2023

THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD IS MELTING CAUSING A STICKY RESIDUE WHICH CAUSES A GLARE WHEN DRIVING. THE GLARE IS SO BLINDING THAT I HATE TO DRIVE WHEN IT'S SUNNY OUTSIDE AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I'VE READ AND SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING MY MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR BUT NISSAN IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THESE COMPLAINTS AND ISSUE A RECALL. THERE APPEARS TO BE ISSUED RECALLS FOR CERTAIN MODELS SUCH FX35, M35 AND SOME ALTIMAS BUT THE ISSUE APPEARS TO BE MUCH LARGER PROBLEM ACROSS THE BOARD. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE PEOPLE START TO LOSE THEIR LIVES OVER THIS EGREGIOUSNESS AND NEGLIGENCE AND THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS/SHOULD FORCE NISSAN TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES BECAUSE OF THIS.

NHTSA ID 11100353 · filed Jun 7, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 10663904 · filed Feb 12, 2015

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 ID 10193403 · filed Jun 14, 2007

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

INFINITI G35 SEDAN 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION - UP REV - VQ35DE OIL CONSUMPTION IS BEYOND SAFE AND OPERATIONAL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. INITIALLY CAR ENGINE SEIZED AFTER 3000 MILES OF DRIVING. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE OIL CONSUMPTION, AND THE CUSTOMER NEEDED TO ADD OIL. (THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED BY INFINITI OF MARIN). ACCORDING TO INIFINIT TSB - ITB08-002D - THIS IS AN APPARENT PROBLEM, AND THERE IS A TEST AND SOLUTION FOR THIS FAULTY ENGINE. INIFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS SAYS I AM OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD, AND THIS WILL HAVE TO BE AN OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE. THEY ALSO MENTIONED IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEALERSHIP TO NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS, AND IT IS OUT OF THEIR CONTROL. *TR

NHTSA ID 10943951 · filed Jan 9, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI G35 COUPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL ABNORMALLY DROPPED TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE COME RESISTANT TO DOWNSHIFTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED BUT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WAS THEN REPLACED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.

NHTSA ID 10386495 · filed Mar 4, 2011

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Apr 23, 2026

I HAVE A 2005 INFINITI G35X. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE APPROXIMATELY 50K MILES. FRIDAY NIGHT, ON MY WAY DRIVING FROM DC TO NY, THE AC GOT STUCK AT 90 DEGREES, AND IN AUTO MODE, THE BACKLIGHT FOR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, AND THE STEREO WENT OUT COMPLETELY. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY OF THESE 3 DEVICES. SINCE I LIVE ON THE EAST COAST AND ALL THE DEALERSHIPS IN THE AREA ARE CLOSED, I CALLED ONE IN RIVERSIDE, CA - RIVERSIDE INFINITI. THEY SAID THE STEREO IS DEAD AND THEY'VE SEEN THE PROBLEM "COUNTLESS TIMES" (QUOTE). I MADE A POSTING ON SEVERAL INFINITI FORUMS ON THE INTERNET REQUESTING ADVICE. THE CONSENSUS IS THE SAME - STEREO IS BAD. I FEEL THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND MY HVAC SHOULD NEVER BE CONNECTED TO THE STEREO AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. ALSO, SINCE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, INFINITI SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL/TSB. *TR

NHTSA ID 10363467 · filed Nov 1, 2010

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2005 INFINITI G35 COUPE. MY WIFE IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER AND IS 5FT 2" TALL. THE PROBLEM WE HAVE IS THAT WHEN SHE DRIVES THE CAR AND BUCKLES HER SEAT BEALT THE EDGE OF THE STRAP OF THE SHOULDER BELT GOES RIGHT ACROSS THE SIDE OF HER NECK. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY NOW OF THAT CAN BE DONE. THE IRONIC THING IS THAT ON THE SEDAN VERSION THE BELT IS ADJUSTABLE UP AND DOWN. MY FEAR IS THAT IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT THAT THIS PROBLE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS IF NOT FATAL INJURY TO HER IF THE BELT LOCKS DURING AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID 10121370 · filed May 18, 2005

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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