2006 INFINITI G35 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2006 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
- Engine3520.6%
- Airbags2011.8%
- Exterior lighting2011.8%
- Electrical1710.0%
- Body & structure116.5%
- Fuel system105.9%
- Driver assistance105.9%
- Brakes95.3%
- Interior & seats74.1%
- Transmission63.5%
- Visibility52.9%
- Powertrain (other)52.9%
- Steering42.4%
- Seat belts31.8%
- Tires & wheels31.8%
- Other / unspecified21.2%
- Suspension21.2%
- Heating & air conditioning10.6%
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY CAR IS BURNED TO MUCH OIL I HAVE OIL CONSUMPTION
MY 2006 INFINITY G35 MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS 86,000 MILES AND HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. I PUT 3 QUARTS OF OIL IN AFTER JUST 700 MILES OF DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. THEY CONFIRMED THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKS. THEY PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE AND PLACED DYE IN THE OIL. I'M TO TAKE IT BACK AFTER 500 DRIVING MILES. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THIS EXACT ISSUE; HOWEVER, TO DATE, NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. I HAVE TAKEN EXCELLENT CARE OF MY CAR AND NOW THIS - NO SUPPORT FROM NISSAN. PLEASE NHTSA HELP!
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
The airbag light keeps blinking. I have had no incidents. I saw that there was an issue with this year model. i would like it covered with the repair.
AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ON DRIVERS SIDE. HORN QUIT WORKING A YEAR AGO AND INFINITY DEALERSHIP IN TULSA OKLA ALWAYS CHECKS ON THE MAINTENANCE FORM THAT THE HORN WORKS.... I GET THE CAR SERVICED AT JACKIE COOPER INFINITY, TULSA OKLA.EACH TIME THE OIL NEEDS CHANGING. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE SERVICE MGR. SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THERE'S NO RECALL ON MY CAR. BUT RECALL WEBSITE SAYS DIFFERENT. I JUST WANT THE TRUTH.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT THAT SITS IN THE WINDOW DOESN'T NOT LIGHT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN POWER WAS ATTACHED TO THE LIGHT IT WORKED BUT NOT WHEN PLUGGED IN TO THE HARNESS IN THE CAR THE TAIL BRAKE LIGHTS WORK HOWEVER
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT OR 3RD BRAKE LIGHT HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING DUE TO A UNDERRATED DIODE ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS CREATES AN UNSAFE SITUATION IN ALERTING OTHER DRIVERS OF BRAKING/SLOWING AND IS NOT PASSABLE FOR TEXAS STATE INSPECTION.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
The fuel gauge in my Infiniti G35x is malfunctioning and does not show the correct fuel levels. As a result, my vehicle has unexpectedly run out of fuel multiple times, causing it to stop on the side of the road. This poses a significant safety risk as it can lead to sudden and dangerous situations for both myself and other drivers. Stopping on the side of the road in such conditions can also result in potential traffic violations. This issue needs to be addressed to ensure safer driving.
Fuel gauge in instrument cluster malfunctioned, inaccurately reading more than half full. This caused me to run out of gas on a public road. In addition to the risk of becoming a stationary road hazard, I lost power brakes and steering when the gas ran out which caused me to almost hit the car in front of me. The problem has not been reproduced by a dealship or service center, however I had the sending units replaced which a mechanic said would fix the issue and it didn't. The gauge is still inaccurate. I have not had the cluster inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. I have researched the issue myself and learned that the cluster is commonly defective, I also have an intermittent left turn signal. There was a check engine light (P0462) intermittently on, which was temporarily fixed by replacing the sending units but has since come back. I don't know when they first appeared.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH, THE GLASS FROM MY SUNROOF FLEW OFF OF MY VEHICLE ONTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. THERE IS NO ACTIVE RECALL FOR THIS AND IT SEEMS THAT MAY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RECLINED AND MOVED FORWARD INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
I AM UNABLE TO PUT FUEL IN MY CAR. THE GAS JUST RUNS OUT OF THE GAS TANK WHEN I AM TRYING TO ENTER THE GAS. IT KEEPS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND. I FEEL UNSAFE BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE ANY GAS IN THE CAR AND I AM AFRAID THE CAR WILL RUN OUT OF GAS
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. BOTH FUEL SENSOR UNITS WERE REPLACED ON VEHICLE. GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. --P0462 OBD-II TROUBLE CODE: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 50 MY WAY TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DASH LIGHTS CAME ON VDC OFF, ABS, SLIP. AFTER PULLING OVER TO EXAMINE WHAT WAS WRONG I DISCOVERED I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS & THE 10 AMP BRAKE FUSE HAD BLOWN. I THEN GOT BACK IN MY CAR TO DRIVE TO A PARTS STORE & THE SHIFT LOCK WOULDN'T DISENGAGE. SO I MANUALLY ENGAGED THE SHIFT LOCK & DROVE TO THE PARTS STORE & REPLACED THE FUSE BUT THE DASH LIGHTS WERE STILL ON SO I BEGAN TO DRIVE HOME & THE BRAKES BECAME TIGHTER & WOULDN'T RELEASE & THEY EVENTUALLY WERE COMPLETELY LOCKED WITH ALL 4 SO HOT THEY WERE SMOKING SO I PARKED IT. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO DRIVE TO A MECHANIC & THE BRAKES HAD RELEASED BUT THE MORE I DROVE THEY STARTED ENGAGING ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT RELEASING & BECAME HOT AGAIN SO I PARKED IT AGAIN. BASICALLY AFTER IT SETS THE BRAKES RELEASE BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE 2-5 MILES THEY BEGIN TO ENGAGE & NOT RELEASE CAUSING THEM TO OVERHEAT. I'VE SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR SOLUTIONS & IT APPEARS NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM & SOME HAVE HAD A SHORT IN A BRAKE WIRE HARNESS & OTHERS HAVE REPLACED SPEED SENSORS OR ABS PUMPS BUT THEY CAN'T TELL WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM SINCE IT'S INTERMITTENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WITH A TRACTOR TRAILOR BEHIND ME & MY BRAKES BEGAN ENGAGING ON THEIR OWN & I WAS TERRIFIED OF BEING REAR ENDED & POSSIBLY KILLED. NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN OR HOW TO FIX IT. *TR
INFINITY G35 SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING VCD LIGHT COMES ON SLIP LIGHT COMES ON AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE G35 DIES, LOW POWER, OR SPUTTERS AT LOW OR SLOWING ENGINE SPEED E.G. WHEN SLOWING FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS, OR TURNING (USUALLY ACROSS A LANE OF TRAFFIC!). I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN ON THE INTERSTATE IT WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A SHARP RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR, AS WHEN PUNCHING IT TO PASS THEN RELEASE, OR REACHING SPEED LIMIT, AND RELEASE, FROM ACCELERATION LANE. ONCE RIGHT AFTER ENTERING THE FREEWAY, I WAS SETTING MY CRUISE CONTROL WHEN IT SPUTTERED AND I WAS AFRAID IT WAS GOING TO DIE BUT IT FINALLY KICKED IN WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. I DON'T KNOW THE ECM CODE BUT IT INDICATED: CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I WONDER IF THERE ARE ANY OTHERS WITH THIS CODE OR PROBLEM? LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, MINE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY OF THE RECALLS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER SHOP SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE COMPLAINT OF STRONG GAS SMELL PRIOR TO THIS CODE/ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. THEY TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I'M NOT SURE WHETHER THIS IS CONNECTED TO THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR OR NOT, BUT THE SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE CABIN IS VERY STRONG WHILE DRIVING AT TIME. THE GAS FUMES CAN BE SMELLED OUT SIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN NOT IN MOTION EITHER AFTER JUST STARTING OR PARKING THE VEHICLE.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 50 MY WAY TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DASH LIGHTS CAME ON VDC OFF, ABS, SLIP. AFTER PULLING OVER TO EXAMINE WHAT WAS WRONG I DISCOVERED I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS & THE 10 AMP BRAKE FUSE HAD BLOWN. I THEN GOT BACK IN MY CAR TO DRIVE TO A PARTS STORE & THE SHIFT LOCK WOULDN'T DISENGAGE. SO I MANUALLY ENGAGED THE SHIFT LOCK & DROVE TO THE PARTS STORE & REPLACED THE FUSE BUT THE DASH LIGHTS WERE STILL ON SO I BEGAN TO DRIVE HOME & THE BRAKES BECAME TIGHTER & WOULDN'T RELEASE & THEY EVENTUALLY WERE COMPLETELY LOCKED WITH ALL 4 SO HOT THEY WERE SMOKING SO I PARKED IT. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO DRIVE TO A MECHANIC & THE BRAKES HAD RELEASED BUT THE MORE I DROVE THEY STARTED ENGAGING ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT RELEASING & BECAME HOT AGAIN SO I PARKED IT AGAIN. BASICALLY AFTER IT SETS THE BRAKES RELEASE BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE 2-5 MILES THEY BEGIN TO ENGAGE & NOT RELEASE CAUSING THEM TO OVERHEAT. I'VE SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR SOLUTIONS & IT APPEARS NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM & SOME HAVE HAD A SHORT IN A BRAKE WIRE HARNESS & OTHERS HAVE REPLACED SPEED SENSORS OR ABS PUMPS BUT THEY CAN'T TELL WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM SINCE IT'S INTERMITTENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY WITH A TRACTOR TRAILOR BEHIND ME & MY BRAKES BEGAN ENGAGING ON THEIR OWN & I WAS TERRIFIED OF BEING REAR ENDED & POSSIBLY KILLED. NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN OR HOW TO FIX IT. *TR
1. CAR WAS HARD TO STOP WHEN BRAKING FOR A LIGHT 2. CAR ACCELERATED ON IS OWN WHEN ENTERING DRIVEWAY HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES 3. CHECKED AROUND THE PEDALS FOR ANY THING THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS. NOTHING WAS FOUND SO I TOOK THE CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE. AND WHEN I SLOWED ON MY STREET PRIOR TO TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE CAR TOOK OFF ON IT'S OWN AGAIN. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP IT. WHEN I DID THE ENGINE REDLINED BY ITSELF. *TR
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY CAR IS BURNED TO MUCH OIL I HAVE OIL CONSUMPTION
THE CAR IS HAVING TONS OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH CLIMATE CONTROL , RADIO AND PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSORS. BODY CONTROL MODULE AND SEATS. CAR WON'T START AND I HAVE TAKEN TO 3 DIFFERENT SHOPS AND EXPERTS AND CANNOT FIGURE OUT ISSUE WITH CAR. CAR IS NOT OPERABLE AND WON'T START. CONTACTED INFINITY AND THEY TOLD ME THEY DON'T HAVE ANY OPEN RECALLS.THEY DON'T OFFER ANY INFORMATION OR HELP ON MAJOR CAR ISSUES FOR A 2006 MODEL. PLEASE ASSIST ON THIS MATTER.INFINITY IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE ALL ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL AND BCM ISSUES ON G35'S. *TR
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI G35 COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION AND THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE TREMENDOUSLY. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER YET THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN, TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE CLUTCH WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,800. UPDATED 01/24/11 *CN UPDATED 04/14/11
2006 INFINITI G35 COUPE & SEDAN OTHER MODELS MAY BE AFFECTED, AND FROM RESEARCH THERE IS. HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FLUID BOILS AND CONTAMINATES SIMILAR TO GM PROBLEM. THIS RESULTS IN THE CLUTCH NOT COMING UP FROM THE FLOOR ALL THE WAY. I'VE SEARCHED A LOT ON THE INTERNET SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND AS OF RIGHT NOW INIFINITI CLAIMS NO KNOWLEDGE (ALLEGEDLY). THE CLUTCH USES DOT3 BRAKE FLUID WHICH IS BEING CONTAMINATED AND TURNING BROWN RESULTING IN CLUTCH PROBLEM. THE FLUID IS SOMEHOW BEING OVERHEATED. IT SEEMS REPLACING THE FLUID AND USING DOT4 MIGHT RENDER A FIX. *TR
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER AND HEATER PANEL SHUT OFF AND ON WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED BERMAN INFINITI OF NILES AT (847-828-8001, LOCATED AT 5757 W TOUHY AVE, NILES, IL 60714) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CALL NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000. *TP
MELTING DASHBOARD FIRST NOTICED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. THIS YEAR IS HAS GOTTEN A LOT WORSE AND MANY CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD EXPANDING. DIFFICULT TO CLEARLY SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE GLARE PRODUCED BY THE SHINY MELTED DASHBOARD. INFINITI UNRESPONSIVE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
CLUTCH PEDAL STICKS AND MAKES NOISE ALL THE TIME. DEALERSHIP REPLACED SLAVE CYLINDER AT 72,000 MILES, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED AT 92,000 MILES.
WHILE DRIVING, IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. CARS BEHIND ME WERE AT A SAFE ENOUGH DISTANCE THAT I COULD PUT ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS, ALSO, HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR A.M. OR P.M. (WITH THE VEHICLE BEING PARKED): IT FAILS TO START. THE "VDC" AND "SLIP" LIGHT COMES ON. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTER TO MOVE THE STEERING COLUMN INTO A POSITION NOT ONLY OF COMFORT FOR THE DRIVER BUT THE POSITION TO DRIVE SAFELY HAS STOPPED WORKING. THE ADJUSTMENT CAN NO LONGER BE MADE FOR EACH SPECIFIC DRIVER. THE COLUMN IS STUCK IN ITS LOWEST POSITION. THE COLUMN CAN MOVE IN AND OUT FOR DISTANCE, BUT WILL NOT ADJUST FOR THE VERTICAL UP AND DOWN POSITIONS. THE SWITCH DOES NOT MAKE ANY NOISE FOR THE VERTICAL ALIGNMENT. YOU CAN HEAR THE MOTOR RUNNING FOR THE IN/OUT MOVEMENT THE COLUMN DOES HOWEVER, THERE IS NO NOISE FOR THE UP AND DOWN ADJUSTMENT.
ALL SWITCHES FOR RADIO, HORN ONLY WORK WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS IN APPROXIMATELY 180 DEGREE POSITION. IN NORMAL DRIVING POSITION, NO HORN OR OTHER STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS FUNCTION. *TR
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
"TAKATA RECALL" - WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING THE CAR, THE SEAT BELT/AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONSISTENTLY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN A WEEK. I TOOK IT TO THE INFINITI DEALER ON 7/2 AND HAD A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED AT WHICH TIME I WAS TOLD IT HAD TO DO WITH A PREVIOUS RECALL AND THEY WERE ABLE TO RESET IT. HOWEVER WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE FLASHING LIGHT INDICATOR FOR THE SEAT BELT/AIR BAG CAME ON AGAIN. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION AND ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED AND I WAS ADVISED THAT I NEEDED A NEW AIRBAG AND THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGE. THE AIRBAG WAS NEVER DEPLOYED, SO I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING OR ABSORBING THE COST. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS ISSUE IS ASSOCIATED TO THE TAKATA RECALL AND ASKED THAT YOU INVESTIGATE AND LET US KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. I AM VERY CONCERNED, WORRIED AND UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION. EAGERLY AWAIT YOUR RESPONSE ON NEXT STEP NEEDED TO RECTIFY THIS ISSUE.
I WAS ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED. THE IMPACT WAS PRETTY HARD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ULTIMATELY A TOTAL LOSS. AT THE TIME OF COLLISION, MY DRIVERS SIDE SEAT COLLAPSED BACK ON ME ALMOST TO A FULL RECLINE POSITION. DUE TO THIS, MY SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE, AND FELT AS IF I DID NOT HAVE ONE ON. I SLID DOWN, AND MY ANKLES WERE BRUISED ON TOP, AND MY BASEBALL CAP FLEW OFF INTO THE BACK SEAT. ALSO, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
I CONTACTED MICHELIN PER THE NHTSA AND I DID NOT RECEIVE A SATISFACTORY RESPONSE. MY CAR TIRES WERE EXAMINE BY THIRD PARTY PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE SERVICE STATION OWNER NOTICED ALL FOUR TIRES WERE DRY ROTTEN. HE TOLD ME I SHOULD RETURN THEM TO PLACE OF PURCHASE. MY VEHICLE SUFFERING TOTAL TIRE FAILURE. I HAVE OCCURRED ABOUT 700.00 IN PERSONAL COSTS AND I AM STILL ON THREE BAD TIRES. MICHELIN STATED THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE MY INSURANCE COMPANY FILE THE CLAIM. THAT IS NOT CORRECT. THEY WILL NOT FILE FOR MY PERSONAL COSTS INVOLVE AND WILL NOT SEEK PAYMENT FROM MICHELIN. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITY G35 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PILOT TIRES, SIZE 225/40/R19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD POPPING AND A GLASS SHATTERING NOISE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER OFF INTO A WOODED AREA OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD STARTED TO SEPARATE AND THE SIDEWALL HAD DISINTEGRATED. THERE WAS DAMAGE DONE TO THE RIM, FRONT BUMPER AND THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE.
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.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING, WHEELS STARTED SHAKING. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO INFINITI THEY SAID THE COMPRESSION RODS WENT BAD AND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM IN G35S. SERVICE GUY EVEN TOLD ME THAT THE PART IS DEFECTIVE AND IF IT BREAKS WHILE DRIVING YOUR TIRE/WHEEL CAN FLY OFF. IF IT IS DEFECTIVE THEN WHY HASN'T INFINITI ISSUED A RECALL? *TR
TRIED TO USE TIRE JACK ON 2006 INFINITI G35 IN MY DRIVEWAY. DRIVEWAY IS CONCRETE AND LEVEL. WHEN FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS APPROX 1' OFF GROUND THE TIRE JACK FAILED. IT BUCKLED AND CAR CAME OFF IT. JACK NEVER USED BEFORE. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. LUCKILY NO ONE HURT. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING, WHEELS STARTED SHAKING. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO INFINITI THEY SAID THE COMPRESSION RODS WENT BAD AND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM IN G35S. SERVICE GUY EVEN TOLD ME THAT THE PART IS DEFECTIVE AND IF IT BREAKS WHILE DRIVING YOUR TIRE/WHEEL CAN FLY OFF. IF IT IS DEFECTIVE THEN WHY HASN'T INFINITI ISSUED A RECALL? *TR
THE INFINITI G AND NISSAN 350Z HAVE SIGNIFICANT TIRE WEAR ISSUES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE MEANS TO ADJUST THE TIRE CAMBER. THEREFORE, TIRES ARE LASTING LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. THE TIRES ARE OVERHEATING AND TIRE BELTS ARE BREAKING. I CONSIDER THIS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AS I HAD A TIRE FAILURE THIS LAST WEEKEND DUE TO A BROKEN TIRE BELT. A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS IN THE WORKS, BUT I FEEL A DOT INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR EFFORTS. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
2006 INFINITI G35 COUPE WAS DRIVEN 10 MILES AND PARKED. DRIVER RETURNED 7 MINUTES LATER TO FIND INTERIOR OF CAR ON FIRE. NYC FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND FOUND THE FIRE HAD EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND INTERIOR OF CAR WAS BURNT. FIREMAN SUGGESTED THAT FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE SEAT HEATER. *TR
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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