2006 Infiniti G35 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (17) · Air Bags (12) · Engine And Engine Cooling (11)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
114 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 (80)
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 80 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-02-20 · Electrical System“the fuel gauge in my infiniti g35x is malfunctioning and does not show the correct fuel levels. as a result, my vehicle has unexpectedly run out of fuel multiple times, causing it to stop on the side of the road. this poses a significant safety risk as it can lead to sudden and dangerous situations for both myself and other drivers. stopping on the…”
2023-07-12 · Electrical System“fuel gauge in instrument cluster malfunctioned, inaccurately reading more than half full. this caused me to run out of gas on a public road. in addition to the risk of becoming a stationary road hazard, i lost power brakes and steering when the gas ran out which caused me to almost hit the car in front of me. the problem has not been reproduced by …”
2021-09-22 · Air Bags“the airbag light keeps blinking. i have had no incidents. i saw that there was an issue with this year model. i would like it covered with the repair.…”
2020-12-19 · Structure:body · 186,920 mi“while i was traveling on the highway at 70mph, the glass from my sunroof flew off of my vehicle onto on coming traffic. there is no active recall for this and it seems that may other people have had this same issue.…”
2020-05-09 · Service Brakes · 201,000 mi“driving on highway 50 my way to work the following dash lights came on vdc off, abs, slip. after pulling over to examine what was wrong i discovered i had no brake lights & the 10 amp brake fuse had blown. i then got back in my car to drive to a parts store & the shift lock wouldn't disengage. so i manually engaged the shift lock & drove to the par…”
2020-02-28 · Unknown Or Other · 82,500 mi“ignition locked - unable to turn key. infiniti is a real [xxx] at $153/hour. is this a nats / nash unit problem with the signal, the antenna or the wire harness. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr…”
2020-01-24 · Steering · 150,000 mi“the steering column adjuster to move the steering column into a position not only of comfort for the driver but the position to drive safely has stopped working. the adjustment can no longer be made for each specific driver. the column is stuck in its lowest position. the column can move in and out for distance, but will not adjust for the vertical…”
2019-11-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am unable to put fuel in my car. the gas just runs out of the gas tank when i am trying to enter the gas. it keeps making a clicking sound. i feel unsafe because i don't know if i have any gas in the car and i am afraid the car will run out of gas…”
2019-11-06 · Seats · 119,000 mi“my car is burned to much oil i have oil consumption…”
2019-10-18 · Visibility · 86,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti g35. the contact stated that the defroster and heater panel shut off and on without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the contact called berman infiniti of niles at (847-828-8001, located at 5757 w touhy ave, niles, il 60714) and was in…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.