2005 Infiniti G35 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (26) · Exterior Lighting (23) · Engine (18)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
176 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Seats 2010-04-27 · campaign 10V175000 · 134,215 vehicles
Defect: 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. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTING THE BELT TENSION SENSOR (BTS) AND THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR (ODS) CONTROL UNIT UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAN EXPERIENCE RELATIVE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE WEAR AND OXIDIZATION OF THE TERMINALS AND MAY CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF THE SIGNAL.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (85)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-006D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB10-029C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB13-007I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 85 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“air bag system i bought the vehicle like that fuel pump and gas tank safety is ben loose brake s car stops driving brake locks …”
2026-04-23 · Wheels · 🔥 fire“i think the clutch wasn't connected right because when i drove it the clutch fell off the car and now i cant drive anyware…”
2025-10-09 · Seats · 190,000 mi“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 r…”
2023-10-26 · Air Bags · 85,000 mi“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 illuminate…”
2023-09-05 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 79,500 mi“the contact owns a 2005 infiniti g35. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was an abnormal sound as if the sunroof was opened. the contact stated that the sunroof was glued in place to a rubber gasket which had started coming apart. the contact called a local dealer and was informed that the sunroof was no longer available. the vehicle ha…”
2023-05-20 · Air Bags“air bag’s light flashing and on. went to the dealership and was charged 178.00 and they said that it will cost me additional 937.86 and no guarantee that my vehicle air bags will be safe for me if there’s an accident . went to the dealerships on 5/18/23 was the soonest they could get me in …”
2022-10-02 · Unknown Or Other“dashboard deteriorating and appears "melting" when in hot environment. have read of dangerous chemicals being produced when hot in a cas letter to nhtsa regarding nissan “melting” dashboards – october 6, 2021 (attached) as well as being a safety hazard from the film produced causing windshield glare and/or film restricting vision. condition has e…”
2022-01-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel gauge is not reading correctly, and i have to rely on knowing my mileage and how much i last filled in my tank. i have to keep the car running longer than necessary to even duplicate the problem, and when i do the gas gauge just suddenly starts dropping. and if for some reason i even let my gas get low enough to have the low fuel lamp co…”
2022-01-05 · Engine · 130,000 mi“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 wa…”
2021-05-20 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof glass flew off while driving on highway today. sunroof was not open and hasn’t been used in several months. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.