2008 Infiniti G35 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
132 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2008 Infiniti G35, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 23/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 80,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2008 sits among all G35 years
What owners report
“My passenger side airbag light activated and will not go off. I have had the problem diagnosed as occupant sensor unit failed. I saw a recall on the 2008 infiniti g35 for this same issue but my vin # is not showing on the recall. Recall # 08v521000. My car was bought new. Not in any accidents and…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2008 G35
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 88 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 78,100 miles. Half of those reports fall between 34,473 and 108,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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'…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
91 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2008 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 2008 Infiniti G35 reliable?
The 2008 Infiniti G35 drew 132 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 23/100, scored against the model's worst year (2003).
What are the most common 2008 Infiniti G35 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2008 Infiniti G35 are airbags (35 complaints), other (16), and engine (14).
At what mileage do 2008 Infiniti G35 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2008 Infiniti G35 problems around 78,100 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 34,473 and 108,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Infiniti G35 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2008 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.