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2008 INFINITI G35 Body & structure Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA

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Body & structure reportsComplaints 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 Jun 22, 2023
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
8%
of 95 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2008 INFINITI G35 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

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

Owner reports naming body or structure

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jun 22, 2023

The Suspension Subframe Crossmember (Front) Part Number: 544B2-EG300 Supersession(s): 544B2EG300 Fits Infiniti G35’s (2007-2009) Have issues where it starts to rust on all areas of it . This includes the joints of the cross member and support areas. The rusting that occurs definitely impacts the structural integrity of the part and it can very well be a safety issue and a fatality waiting to occur . The cost of replacing this part may vary , as prices range from $473.00 +tax to $937.00 + tax not including labor cost that associates with the getting this unit replaced .

NHTSA ID
11528424
Incident
Jun 17, 2023
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Nov 11, 2022

Brought car in for any state inspection and found the front suspension crossmember to 100% rusted thru. Car failed inspection. Found out that this is a common failure on this model of infiniti. In addition replacement part is on national back order. So on top of a poorly designed part they are unable to keep them in stock.

NHTSA ID
11493243
Incident
Nov 11, 2022
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jul 21, 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was an abnormal popping sound as the rear-end of the vehicle lowered to the pavement upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear subframe was detached from the vehicle. The contact initially towed the vehicle home and then to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered that the rubber bushings that held the subframe was not a strong reinforcement to hold the subframe in place. The contact notified several dealers about the failure and each informed him that they were unaware of such a failure. The dealers informed him that he had to purchase an entire new subframe which could contain the same defective rubber bushings. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

NHTSA ID
11475170
Incident
Jun 1, 2020
Mileage
130,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 17, 2016

I HAVE A 2008 INFINITI G35 VEHICLE. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED A RUST HOLE IN THE LOWER RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR FRAME. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO INFINITI OF SCOTTSDALE WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR TO HAVE THEM INSPECT AND EXPLAIN HOW THIS RUST HOLE HAPPENED. I'VE TAKEN GREAT CARE OF THIS CAR AND HAVE IT ROUTINELY SERVICED AND WASHED AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE INFINITI DEALER SUGGESTED I REPORT THE RUST HOLE TO INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS - WHICH I'VE DONE. INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS THEN SENT ME BACK TO INFINITI OF SCOTTSDALE TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE ON THE CAR. UNFORTUNATELY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RUST HOLE IN THE DOOR WAS JUST THE "TIP OF THE ICEBERG" IN TERMS OF RUST DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. THE DEALER BODY SHOP FOUND THAT THE RAINWATER DRAIN LINES FOR THE VEHICLE WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND WATER HAS BEEN DRAINING DIRECTLY INTO THE FRAME RESULTING IN NEARLY HALF OF THE VEHICLE BEING RUSTED OUT. THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE NOW VASTLY EXCEEDS THE LIMITED FUNDS APPROVED BY INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS. I'M TOLD THAT BECAUSE MY WARRANTY ON THE CAR JUST EXPIRED THIS LAST NOVEMBER, THERE IS NOTHING THAT INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS CAN DO TO FURTHER HELP. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT AND I'M STILL FINANCING IT AND YET IT NOW IS HALF-RUSTED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE OF MY CONTROL. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE OPERATIONAL SAFETY OF DRIVING A CAR WITH THIS MUCH RUST. I USE MY VEHICLE TO ROUTINELY TRANSPORT MY YOUNG CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND TO THEIR SPORTS ACTIVITIES. I'M ALSO CONCERNED THAT EVEN IF REPAIRS COULD BE MADE, THIS DAMAGE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTS THE POTENTIAL RESALE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. I WOULD HOPE THAT A DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURING EVENT WOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND THAT MY CAR WOULD EITHER BE FIXED OR REPLACED IN ORDER TO NOT COMPROMISE MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY.

NHTSA ID
10885345
Incident
Jun 3, 2016
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Mar 3, 2015

THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD IS MELTING, STICKY, GOOEY PROJECTING A BLINDING GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10691767
Incident
Jan 14, 2015
Mileage
42,500 mi
Body & structure
Filed Oct 13, 2014

DASHBOARD CRACKING AND MELTING, CAR IS GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME- MELTING ON TOP OF DASHBOARD AND CRACKING IN FRONT AREA EVEN BELOW AIRBAG. *TR

NHTSA ID
10644410
Incident
Jul 14, 2014
Body & structure
Filed Oct 7, 2014

THE DASH BOARD IS STICKY AND MELTING AND CAUSING GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. LAST COMPLAINT HAS INCORRECT VIN . *TR

NHTSA ID
10643106
Incident
Oct 17, 2013
Body & structure
Filed Oct 7, 2014

DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND MELTING CAUSING GLARE ON WINDSHIELD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10643103
Incident
Oct 17, 2013

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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