2005 Infiniti G35 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Infiniti G35 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 301
- 18 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 43 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 17 injuries · 2 deaths · 12 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,765
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Infiniti median
+149
median 152 across 27 Infiniti records
Vs 2003-2007
+21
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
14%
Air Bags: 43 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Infiniti G35
- AIR BAGS 43
- ENGINE 38
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 28
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23
- SEATS 14
1 recall on record for the 2005 Infiniti G35
- NHTSA 10V175000 · 2010 · SEATS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Infiniti G35 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Infiniti G35 reliable?
NHTSA has 301 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Infiniti G35 and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is air bags (43 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Infiniti G35 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti G35?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (43), engine (38), exterior lighting (28), electrical system (23). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Infiniti G35?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.