2007 Infiniti G35

Routine

Owners filed 114 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the air bags. It has been recalled 3 times.

When it fails
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63,700 milesMedian miles at failure

86 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 010,000 miles.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags24
306
Electrical System10
010
Engine7
000
Unknown or Other6
000
Structure › Body6
000
Service Brakes6
100
Tires4
000
Electronic Stability Control (esc)4
200
Vehicle Speed Control3
100
Structure3
000

3 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Seats10V175000
Filed Apr 27, 2010134,215 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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.

Electrical System › Software08V521000
Filed Oct 7, 2008204,361 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights06V394000
Filed Oct 13, 200623,934 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE "VERTICAL GRADIENT" AND "HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES" REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'

Risk. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Electrical System
Filed Apr 3, 202655,000 milesAR

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the key was inoperable. The vehicle failed to move into the accessory position. The contact called a locksmith, who was unable to assist. The cylinder lock was fractured. The contact obtained a part from a junkyard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the ignition cylinder and the air bag module needed to be replaced. The contact discovered that the air bag module had been disconnected. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, rendering it inoperable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 30, 202560,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealer for an oil change, and the contact requested a diagnostic test of the air bag warning light. The dealer retrieved DTC: B1081; and the contact was informed that the passenger's side seat belt harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was later informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown related recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Feb 17, 2023PA

After being garaged for over 10 years the rear cross body member has severe rust rendering the car unsafe to drive . The rest of the body has little to no rust. I was unable to climb under the car to get better pictures but I did visually confirm while at my mechanics garage.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 17, 2022VA

I own 3 Infiniti G35's (2006, 2006, & 2007) and all 3 had this same exact problem! The fuel gauge reads a level higher than the vehicle actually has causing the cars check engine light to come on and the car runs out of gas and stalls with no notice. One time it almost caused a crash! I have replaced 2 Clusters and am now being told 3rd Infiniti cluster needs to be replaced. Obviously this is a major issue and very costly to repair amongst 06 & 07 Infiniti G35's. Please look into this!!

Air Bags
Filed Oct 21, 2022101,247 milesGA

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,247.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 12, 2022164,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated while 35 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag deployed without warning. The contact stated that there was no crash. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the tech was not a specialist on air bag failures. The contact was referred to an auto body shop however, the mechanic refused to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and recommended that the vehicle be diagnosed. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 164,000.

Air BagsCrash4 injured
Filed May 9, 2022AL

I wrecked my 07 Infiniti April 29th and not one of my air bags came out and everyone I have talked too and seen my car said there is no way that they should have not deployed

Engine
Filed Mar 11, 2022180,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a ticking noise was present coming from the engine compartment. While her son was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 19, 2022FL

I am having issues with the fuel system, gas gauge doesn’t read correctly, my car doesn’t allow me to put in more than $2 of fuel every few minutes, I have been stranded on the road twice now because the gauge doesn't read correctly, I have replaced everything to replace and the problem still persists, This is unsafe and very unfortunate to have to deal with

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 8, 2022FL

My gas gauge doesn’t read correctly, I’ve replaced the required parts that should have fixed the problem but it still doesn’t read right, after some research I found it was a cluster problem and so I don’t ever know how much gas I have, I ran out of gas on the road and was stranded for 2 hours waiting for help this is not safe and it is very terrifying to not know where the gas level is at. The vehicle also doesn’t take gas correctly. Every pump clicks the fuel shut off every 2 seconds. I’m sure it’s related to my gas gauge

Electrical System
Filed Oct 7, 2021TX

I was at stop light and G35 jolted. At the next light the car completely turned off and all the power of the car went dead. Nothing was lit at all. Had a power boost with jumper cables and the car started right up. Luckily I was a few blocks away from the house, but it was scary since my kids were in the car and the car turned off crossing the intersection. The car turns on, but I am not trusting in driving it anywhere. There is not check engine light on or warning. I was told battery was fine a C1109 code came up, stating low voltage. Possible issues with the ABS or crank position sensor, which under o1v357 recall, these cars were impacted, but this Infiniti was not included, and it should have been. I exclusively took auto to Infiniti for maintenance until around 2018 and I never had them mention anything to me about these issues.

Power Train
Filed Jun 8, 2021MN

Powertrain control module my car keeps dying out at stop lights and on freeway Yes by a service center Auto care Precision Tune Autocare just dying out on freeway when have to stop and go on freeway. It started doing this about 4 weeks ago as of today. 6/7/2021

Electrical System
Filed Jul 9, 2020120,000 milesIL

11/28/2019: THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM/CENTER STACK RESET AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER ALL THE DASH LIGHTS LIT UP AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS BLOCKS AWAY FROM HOME AND WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT BACK WITHOUT ISSUE. TOOK IT TO AN INFINITI DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS TRANSMISSION RELATED. REPAIRS WERE DECLINED AS THIS DID NOT SOUND ACCURATE AND I WANTED A SECOND OPINION. TRANSMISSION SHOP LOOKED IT OVER AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. AN INDEPENDENT SHOP ALSO LOOKED IT OVER AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. 7/1/2020: THE CENTER STACK TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND CAR ENGINE DIED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER. MOST WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON AND THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON FULL BLAST AND COULDN'T TURN IT OFF. TRIED TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF. THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOP AND ALL LIGHTS WERE ON BUT CAR SEEMED TO DRIVE OK AT THAT MOMENT. ONCE HOME THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF. YOU'D PRESS THE BUTTON AND THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF BUT THE ENGINE WOULD KEEP RUNNING. EVENTUALLY GOT IT TURNED OFF. THEN COULDN'T START IT BACK UP. EVENTUALLY GOT IT STARTED AND ONLY HAD FIRST GEAR. BROUGHT IT BACK HOME, FOUGHT WITH TURNING IT OFF AND THEN BACK ON. FINALLY GOT IT RUNNING AND IT DROVE FINE. LET THE VEHICLE SIT SEVERAL DAYS AND DROVE IT TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP ON 7/8/2020. ON THE WAY TO THE SHOP IT DROVE FINE BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I FEEL THERE IS SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL ISSUE GOING ON WITH THE VEHIC

Electrical System
Filed Jun 12, 2020130,000 milesMD

ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS NOW THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WENT DOWN ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE SWITCH AND WHEN I GO TO PUT IT BACK UP IT WILL NOT GO. I HAVE TO UNPLUG THE BATTERY WAIT 30 SECONDS AND THEN PLUG IT BACK FOR IT TO WORK. AFTER THE SECOND TIME THAT IT HAPPENED I WENT TO THE CAR SHOP AND THEY CHARGED ME $700 TO FIX THE MOTOR THEN 2 WEEKS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE FIFTH TIME AND FINAL STRAW THAT IT HAPPENED WAS TODAY ON 6/12/2020 WHEN I HAD MY 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN CAR ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 70 ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT WENT DOWN AND ALL THAT WIND HIT HER FACE AND SHE STARTS CRYING AND I CANT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE THERE IS NO SHOULDER WHERE I WAS AT AND IT WAS ANOTHER 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE NEXT EXIT SO NOW I AM MAKING A COMPLAINT FOR IT NOW. *TR

Air Bags
Filed Dec 13, 201986,000 milesCT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI G35X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GEORGE HARTE INFINITI (1076 S COLONY RD, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492, (203) 495-6700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $5,500 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. *LN *TR

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Dec 9, 201997,000 milesGA

WHILE DRIVING, MY INFINITI G-35 LOOSES ENGINE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT NOTICE ALONG WITH SUDDEN LACK OF POWER STEERING. MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE BACK A SHORT TIME LATER. SEVERAL CARS HAD TO SWERVE FROM HITTING ME. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO GET A DIAGNOSTICS AND IT'S SAYING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/ CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING START HAPPENING OTHER TIMES SAME WAY. THIS HAPPENED ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND MAIN ROADS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO FLASHING RED AND HIGHLIGHTED PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT OFF IN YELLOW NEAR CLOCK. ENGINE SHUTTING OFF DUE TO CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WITH AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. ENGINE ALSO SHUTS OFF AT STOP LIGHTS.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 1, 2019140,000 milesNY

OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. I HAVE A 2007 INFINITI G35 WITH 144000 MILES, NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENT BEFORE. RECENTLY THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I TOOK IT TO THE INFINITI DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THAT WAS BAD, AND WOULD COST SEVERAL THOUSANDS DOLLAR TO FIX. AFTER DOING RESEARCH IT SUGGESTS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT MANY INFINITI/NISSAN OWNERS ARE CURRENTLY HAVE. NISSAN HAS RECALL FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM FOR VERY SELECTED VEHICLE BUT I THINK A WIDER RANGE OF RECALL SHOULD BE DONE BY INFINITI/NISSAN.

Service Brakes
Filed Oct 25, 2019150,000 milesMN

WHEN I PRESS BRAKE PEDAL DOWN THE BRAKE STARTS TO SLOW THE CAR, BUT ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE BRAKE IS COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR JUST KEEPS GOING. BRAKES COMPLETELY GONE. I HAD TO USE THE E BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR FROM SLAMMING INTO ANOTHER CAR IN AN INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF AND ON TO A SIDE ROAD WHERE I CALLED AAA FOR A TOW. THAT UNFORTUNATELY WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST WAS IN A DRIVE THRU. I WENT TO STOP AT THE WINDOW AND LITERALLY JUST KEPT ROLLING LIKE I WAS NOT EVEN PRESSING THE BRAKE. I STARTED TO PANIC AND FRANTICALLY PUMPING BRAKE WHEN FINALLY I SOMEHOW HAD BRAKES AGAIN AND THE CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. VERY SCARY. I REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO INFINITI AND THE LADY ON THE CHAT LIVE SAID SORRY THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU. I HAVE READ BLOGS AND BLOGS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE I DON'T GET HOW THIS IS LEGAL AND NOT RECALLED. I HAD MY CHILD WITH ME THE DAY I USED THE E BRAKE HE WAS SO SCARED HE DIDN'T WANT TO RIDE IN THE CAR AGAIN.

Engine
Filed Oct 23, 2019200,000 milesCA

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN FAST LANE DURING EVENING COMMUTE, MY INFINITY MALFUNCTIONED - RANDOM ENGINE SHUTOFF. THIS MALFUNCTION DISABLED ALL FEATURES OF VEHICLE - LIGHTS, STEERING, BRAKES, AIRBAGS, AND MORE. (THE PREVIOUS SECTION ONLY LET ME SELECT THREE AFFECTED PARTS) LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST VEHICLE TO A STOP ON THE INSIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, BEING INJURED MYSELF OR WORSE. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED FROM SCENE. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT A VARIETY OF INFINITY VEHICLES FROM 2005 TO THE CURRENT YEAR HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME MALFUNCTION ISSUE AND THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL ISSUED FOR LATER YEARS. I CONTACTED INFINITY REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE NOT COVERED. REQUEST THAT NHTSA INVESTIGATE CAUSE OF RANDOM SHUTOFF (SOME SORT OF FUEL SENSOR) AND ISSUE A RECALL FOR ALL INFINITY YEARS/MODELS TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. INFINITY SUGGESTS I BRING VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT WILL BE SUBJECT TO HOURLY RATE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS/REPAIRS.

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
Filed Oct 7, 201977,375 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THAT CONTACT STATED THAT ANYONE COULD SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAG OCS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V521000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,375.

20 of 114 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2003
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20092000Routine
200895110Routine
2007 — this page114310Routine
2006145210Routine
2005215151Fatalities reported
2004244353Fatalities reported
2003533750Above average
20023000Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Apr 27, 2010. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.