AI Damage2008 Infiniti G35: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Infiniti G35 filed 95 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 95
- involving a crash
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 35% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 11% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 8% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 8 Seats 5% of all complaints
- Air bags: 33 complaints (35% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 10 complaints (11% of all).
- Engine: 10 complaints (11% of all).
- Powertrain: 10 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 8 complaints (8% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 95 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was traveling at around 25mph on broadway street in san francisco when all of a sudden I felt my car start to swerve on it's own. I steered to correct it but my steering wheel was completely disconnected it felt like.
In addition, the contact stated that the driver and passenger seat belts no longer retracted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact attempted to apply the brakes however, the brakes failed. The brake pedal fell to the floorboard. The contact crashed into a building and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was not filed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer.
After the collision, I was unable to remove my seat belt. The red release button would push down, but the seat belt buckle would not come out. A police officer had to cut the belt to free me.
I was wearing my seat belt, and the my chest was smashed against the air bag straps and left me with severe welts and terrible pain for over two months. My right tibia and fibula were broken and displaced. Two surgeries and three months in a cast and bed-ridden, I am finally doing much better.
The vdc turned off on a 2008 g35 during driving at 65 mph and tail spin happened. This is a loaner vehicle from a dealership so maintenance is unknown. Forums that are googled show the same.
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.
My wife was traveling north on 476 from I-95 south before exit 3 without warning the right rear tire blew out which cause her to loose control and the car swerved and made minor contact with a curb or something. The tire came completely apart except for the inner and outer set bead which stayed on the rim.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 3,695 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 10% most complained about).
On average one model year of the G35 has 169 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 95, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti G35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 95. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (17%), airbag warning light (16%), stalls while driving (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Infiniti G35?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Infiniti G35 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.