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 PASSENGER SEAT BELTS NO LONGER RETRACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE…
2008 INFINITI G35 airbags problems
severe 29 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
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 NEEDED REPLACEMENT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACT…
WE ARE HAVING A REOCCURRING PROBLEM OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE HAS A LIGHT WHICH ILLUMINATES WHEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT "ARMED" FOR DEPLOYMENT. THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK IT TO THE INFINITI DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUED TO BE A PROBLEM FOR US INTERMITTENTLY FOR OVER A YEAR. MY MAIN CONCERN WAS ALWAYS THAT IF WE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN OCCUPIED WITH A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WEIGHING 85 POUNDS AND OVER, AS IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE AIR BAG WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G35 SEDAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATES WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TESTED THE SENSOR WHILE SOMEONE WAS SEATED IN AND OUT OF THE SEAT. HOWEVER, THEY FOUND NO FAILURES WITH THE SENSOR OR AIR BAG INDICA…
WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY AN ADULT (150 LBS+), THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WILL SOMETIMES ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN DISABLED. INFINITI HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH REPAIRING THE CAR 4 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. AT THIS POINT THEY ARE NO LONGER WILLING TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE AND SAY IT IS WORKING AS INTENDED EVEN THOUGH THE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY IL…
PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILURE. THIS DISABLES THE AIRBAGS FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER. COST TO REPAIR APPROACHES THE VALUE OF THE CAR ($6K-7K). SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 INFINITI G35?
It's a meaningful issue. 29 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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