Most common 2005 Infiniti G35 problems
Share of the 215 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 →
2005 Infiniti G35 recalls (1)
Seats
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 Infiniti g35 sedans manufactured from March 29, 2004 through August 25, 2006 and Infiniti g35 coupes manufactured from April 1, 2004 through May 30, 2007.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners May contact Nissan toll-free at 1-800-662-6200.
What 2005 Infiniti G35 owners say
Engine & cooling all 56 →
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle locked up and stalled on four occasions. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine and slip warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact researched the matter and stated the failure was due to a possible camshaft failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Air bags all 46 →
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that his girlfriend received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the recall was completed and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Lights all 31 →
I have a 2005 Infiniti G35 sedan with a rear window third brake started to not work correctly. The issue started sometime around 75,000 miles where the brake light would only be dim with two of the leds not working at all and sometimes the brake light would entirely not turn on. Now at 98,000 miles, the issue is getting worse with the light not turning on 90% of the time. I have not tried to fix the problem myself due to the results others have been talking about on the www.g35driver.com forum. I was quoted a high price to replace the third brake light and it was with a part not identical to the original. There should be a recall on this issue due to the safety addition the light is made for. There are strict laws in california regarding the operation of the third brake light working and now hoping that I do not get pulled over due to this issue.
I have a 2005 Infiniti g35x. I have owned it since approximately 50K miles. Friday night, on my way driving from dc to ny, the ac got stuck at 90 degrees, and in auto mode, the backlight for the instrument cluster went completely dead, and the stereo went out completely. I have no control over any of these 3 devices. Since I live on the east coast and all the dealerships in the area are closed, I called one in riverside, ca - riverside Infiniti. They said the stereo is dead and they've seen the problem "countless times" (quote). I made a posting on several Infiniti forums on the internet requesting advice. The consensus is the same - stereo is bad. I feel that the instrument cluster and my HVAC should never be connected to the stereo as this is a major safety concern. Also, since this is a common problem, Infiniti should issue a recall/TSB.
2005 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 2005 Infiniti G35 a good car?
Based on 215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 G35 rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the G35 at the same age. 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 2005 Infiniti G35?
The engine & cooling — 56 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the air bags (46) and lights (31).
How many recalls does the 2005 Infiniti G35 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2005 Infiniti G35, the most recent from April 27, 2010 (seats). 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 2005 Infiniti G35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 79,000 miles; 24% 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.