Infiniti

G35

Midsize Cars · model years 2003 to 2008

Includes G35 and G35 Coupe as listed by the EPA.

See all 19 G35 trims All Infiniti cars

The verdict

Best year: 2008. complaints: 95, below this model's typical 109; recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2003. complaints: 533, about 3.3x this model's typical 164; recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Infiniti G35
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2003	3Gas	19	$3,850	5	533	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%, VISIBILITY 10%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%
complaints: 533, about 3.3x this model's typical 164 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	4Gas	19.5	$3,650	1	244	ENGINE 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%
complaints: 244, above this model's typical 219 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	3Gas	19	$3,850	1	215	AIR BAGS 15%, ENGINE 13%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%
complaints: 215, above this model's typical 164 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	3Gas	19	$3,850	2	145	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%, AIR BAGS 11%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%
complaints: 145, below this model's typical 164 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	4Gas	20	$3,850	3	115	AIR BAGS 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 115, below this model's typical 219 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	2Gas	20	$3,850	1	95	AIR BAGS 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 95, below this model's typical 109 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2003: 19 to 2008: 20

Owner complaints2003: 533 to 2008: 95

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Infiniti G35 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.