INFINITI G35 problems
95 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
The car idles when taking off even after warming it up... While cars are passing me by. It acts like it wants to cut off while in traffic. It was raining on the passenger side. I can't even filled the car up with a full tank of gas. Only had the car for 3 weeks and the service…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Infiniti g35. After the battery failed, he noticed that the steering wheel would not turn and the rear trunk could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that nothing could be done to remedy the failure.…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Infiniti g35. While driving 35 MPH over a pothole, the air bags deployed without impact or warning. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle drove away from the scene. In addition, the contact stated that the driver and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Infiniti g35. Whenever the front passenger seat was occupied, the air bag warning indicator displayed that it was off. The air bag warning indicator started to flash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the sensor…
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Common questions
Is the 2008 Infiniti G35 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Infiniti G35 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2008 Infiniti G35?
On the NHTSA data, the 2008 INFINITI G35 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2008 Infiniti G35?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 30 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 80,671 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 80,671 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Infiniti G35 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2008 Infiniti G35?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 95 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.