2006 Infiniti G35 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

184 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2006 Infiniti G35, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 29/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 100,000 miles.

184Complaints
29/100Trouble index
2Recalls
70,000Typical trouble mileage

Typical

Where 2006 sits among all G35 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 38 complaints (21%) · typically ~100,000 miles
“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”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 G35
Engine 35 complaints (19%) · typically ~26,400 miles
“Dealer stating that i need both catalytic converters replaced. My local mechanic states, that he has seen many infiniti and nissans 2005-2007 have catalytic converter problems. My car has 110,000 miles”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 G35
Airbags 20 complaints (11%) · typically ~74,321 miles
Other 17 complaints (9%) · typically ~84,301 miles
Transmission & drivetrain 11 complaints (6%) · typically ~19,300 miles
Body & structure 11 complaints (6%) · typically ~70,000 miles

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 143 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 70,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 30,000 and 105,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls (2)

AIR BAGS 10V175000 2010

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 06V394000 2006

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.'

Fix: 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.

Technical service bulletins

80 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and visibility & wipers — are on file for the 2006 Infiniti G35. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2006 G35 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2006peak 28 in 20142025

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2006 Infiniti G35 reliable?

The 2006 Infiniti G35 drew 184 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 29/100, scored against the model's worst year (2003).

What are the most common 2006 Infiniti G35 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2006 Infiniti G35 are electrical (38 complaints), engine (35), and airbags (20).

At what mileage do 2006 Infiniti G35 problems show up?

Owners most often report 2006 Infiniti G35 problems around 70,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 30,000 and 105,000 miles.

Does the 2006 Infiniti G35 have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2006 Infiniti G35. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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.