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 ENGINE SOON LIGHT COME ON. TOOK IT BACK MULTIPLE TIMES AND STILL NOT FIXED
2008 INFINITI G35 cruise control problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, FOOT WAS ON BRAKE, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INTO A 360 DEGREE SPIN. IT HIT A RETAINING WALL ON THE SIDE AND THE BUILDING BEHIND IT WHICH BROUGHT IT TO A STOP. AS THIS DEVELOPED THERE WAS ZERO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND THE DASHBOARD LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE. IT TOOK INFINITI 11 DAYS TILL THEY CHECKED THE BLACK BOX AND 15 DAYS MORE TILL THEY TO…
Runaway acceleration. Three times now in the last two weeks the RPMs went to maximum redline without my foot on the accelerator pedal. Fortunately all occurred when I was at very slow speed and either in a driveway or a parking lot. Each time I immediately put the transmission to neutral and shut off the engine. For the first occurrence, Restarting the engine all went back to normal. But for …
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2008 INFINITI G35?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control 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 $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control 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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