Most common 2004 Infiniti G35 problems
Share of the 244 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti G35 complaints by model year
Best G35 years: 2008, 2007. Years to avoid: 2003, 2004. Compare all years →
2004 Infiniti G35 recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose May crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on February 27, 2006, for Nissan owners, and on March 13, 2006, for Infiniti owners. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
What 2004 Infiniti G35 owners say
Engine & cooling all 63 →
Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.
Was maneuvering a gentle right hand curve on a 4 lane city street. The car just simply died. Without the engine running the power steering was nullified and the vehicle wanted to continue in a straight line. Approximately 200 ft. Ahead there was an area with a driveway belonging to the water dept. Which I was able to wrestle the vehicle onto, out of traffic. The car would not restart and aaa was called. It was towed to the garage where the mechanic informed me the cam position sensor was faulty and the vehicle was repaired with a new one. About a year later the same thing occurred again as I was turning a corner. Without power steering or brakes I collided with the vehicle waiting at the light. Fortunately, my speed was 10 to 15 MPH and damage to both vehicles was minimal. The cam position sensor was again, the culprit. Last wed. …
Electrical system all 41 →
Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesn't let me fill up tank totally because it thinks it's full), right headlights fog up and can't be polished, light bulbs went out. Cruise control NEVER worked, a/c stopped working at 77,000 miles, window motor on both doors broke before 75,000 miles
Was maneuvering a gentle right hand curve on a 4 lane city street. The car just simply died. Without the engine running the power steering was nullified and the vehicle wanted to continue in a straight line. Approximately 200 ft. Ahead there was an area with a driveway belonging to the water dept. Which I was able to wrestle the vehicle onto, out of traffic. The car would not restart and aaa was called. It was towed to the garage where the mechanic informed me the cam position sensor was faulty and the vehicle was repaired with a new one. About a year later the same thing occurred again as I was turning a corner. Without power steering or brakes I collided with the vehicle waiting at the light. Fortunately, my speed was 10 to 15 MPH and damage to both vehicles was minimal. The cam position sensor was again, the culprit. Last wed. …
Lights all 41 →
Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesn't let me fill up tank totally because it thinks it's full), right headlights fog up and can't be polished, light bulbs went out. Cruise control NEVER worked, a/c stopped working at 77,000 miles, window motor on both doors broke before 75,000 miles
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side reflector lamps failed to illuminate and were replaced on two separate occasions. In addition, when refueling the vehicle, fuel would spray out of the fuel filler neck even though the fuel tank was not filled to the full capacity. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 06e060000 (exterior lighting) and 05V555000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that after starting the vehicle the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the mechanic could not locate the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000. Update 01/13/16 ma
2004 Infiniti G35 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Infiniti G35 a good car?
Based on 244 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 G35 rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the G35 at the same age. It is one of the G35 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Infiniti G35?
The engine & cooling — 63 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the electrical system (41) and lights (41).
How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti G35 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2004 Infiniti G35, the most recent from December 13, 2005 (fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti G35?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008 and 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003 and 2004. See the full Infiniti G35 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 Infiniti G35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 61,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.