Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Infiniti G35 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Infiniti G35. Upon entering the vehicle, the steering control panel lights, the gear shifter, and middle console lighting were not illuminating. On another occasion, while driving at approximately 45 MPH, a police officer stated that the running tails lights were not illuminating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
High mount brake light or 3rd brake light has stopped functioning due to a underrated diode on the circuit board. This creates an unsafe situation in alerting other drivers of braking/slowing and is not passable for texas state inspection.
LED center high mount stop light fails prematurely. Common issue on 03-06 G35 sedans. Failure is related to the light itself due to either defective leds or resistors in the light. Common complaint on internet forums and commonly seen on road. Expensive to repair and required for inspection and safety which is why it's a frequently complained about issue. My own vehicle is experiencing a failed third brake light. Part is expensive to purchase and required complete dismantling of rear seat area and package tray to replace.
I own a 2006 Infiniti G35 and just learned that my center high mount stop light works intermittently. I have begun to research this and discovered that the problem is very common among cars similar to mine. I know the third brake light was working recently and I have seen it illuminate recently but not always. This concerns me for the safety and repair problems, and for the fact that it seems to be a widespread problem with these cars. I think there should be a factory recall issued for this safety equipment.
3rd brake light works less than half the time. The reflection of the light when on is visible from the rear view mirror. It has been a concern for about 3 month. Viewed on a G35 forum that this problem is very common for our cars. Filling out to this complaint to try to get a recall for this problem. This problem can potentially cause an accident as the tail lights would look like night lights and not brake lights.
The high mount third stop light works intermittently on my 2006 Infiniti G35 sedan. This is my wife's car and I am concern for the safety of her and others on the road, as this is a safety light that should not fail. After this has been brought to my attention I have noticed that other Infiniti cars on the road have the same problem. This is clearly a safety problem that should not be overlooked.
Infiniti G35 with third brake light failure. Third brake is an assembly made of LED's and technically do not burn out and last past the life of the vehicle. Dealership refuses to take responsibility as a manufacturer defect. The failure happen 11/11/2010 and third brake light does not work anymore. Nothing has been done to replace failed assembly but looking for parts.
The top mount rear light (3rd brake light) on my G35 only works intermittently or not all sometimes. It is a very common problem with the sedan model. Could be a potential safety issue with cars behind not realizing the G35 in front is stopping.
Third brake light works only intermittently. No rhyme or reason why it's not working all the time as when it does work, all the lights shine at full brightness. No accidents, no electrical faults, it just randomly stopped working 100% of the time.
The third brake light that sits in the window doesn't not light when brakes are applied when power was attached to the light it worked but not when plugged in to the harness in the car the tail brake lights work however
Related recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the "vertical gradient" and "headlamp photometric values" requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.'
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 16, 2007. Owners May contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Headlight complaints in other G35 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2006 Infiniti G35?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the lights of the 2006 Infiniti G35, 14% of the model year's 145 complaints. The component named most often is tail lights (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Infiniti G35 headlight problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-394 (headlights, Oct 13, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Infiniti G35 headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 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.