2005 Infiniti G35 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
301 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2005 Infiniti G35, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 53/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 87,001 miles.
Below average
Where 2005 sits among all G35 years
What owners report
“Driving car in traffic - the car stalled. Almost rear ended. No warning. Unable to restart car for 5-10 minutes. On engine light on - vcf (off) light on - slip light on. The problem is with the crankshaft angel sensor and/or the camshaft position sensor. Car automatically shuts down.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 G35
“I too have had my center brake light to out intermittently in the past few months. I have not yet taken it in to be checked, but plan to do so in the next week.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 G35
“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”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 G35
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 231 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 85,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 56,960 and 117,249 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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…
Fix: 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.
Technical service bulletins
85 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and visibility & wipers — are on file for the 2005 Infiniti G35. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2005 Infiniti G35 reliable?
The 2005 Infiniti G35 drew 301 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 53/100, scored against the model's worst year (2003).
What are the most common 2005 Infiniti G35 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2005 Infiniti G35 are engine (60 complaints), electrical (56), and airbags (47).
At what mileage do 2005 Infiniti G35 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2005 Infiniti G35 problems around 85,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 56,960 and 117,249 miles.
Does the 2005 Infiniti G35 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2005 Infiniti G35. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.