2008 Infiniti G35 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (18) · Power Train (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Infiniti G35 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
67 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (91)
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 91 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-05 · Air Bags“b1022 occupant sens c/u [comm fail] - current b1022 occupant sens c/u [comm fail] - past passenger seat air bag: there is a recall on this part for my vehicle's year make and model, but my vin shows my car isn't apart of the recall.…”
2026-05-14 · Steering“electronic steering column lock (escl) failed leaving me stranded as car was unable to start. there was a recall on the 2009 model but not my 2008 even with identical part.…”
2024-05-29 · Unknown Or Other“water driving off of the roof of the car got plugged. also, water running into the engine has caused rust holes. water has gotten into the car through the sunroof. lots of complaints regarding this issue. needs recalled. …”
2024-05-29 · Unknown Or Other“dashboard is melting/cracking causing a glare creating a visibility issue. definitely a safety issue. …”
2024-03-28 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2008 infiniti g35. the contact stated there was a blinking alert for passenger air bag on the instrument panel and the centerpiece console. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was confirmed the air bag sensor failed. the vehicle was not repaired due to cost and the vin was not associated with the initial 2008 infi…”
2023-11-02 · Vehicle Speed Control“runaway acceleration. three times now in the last two weeks the rpms went to maximum redline without my foot on the accelerator pedal. fortunately all occurred when i was at very slow speed and either in a driveway or a parking lot. each time i immediately put the transmission to neutral and shut off the engine. for the first occurrence, restar…”
2023-06-22 · Suspension“the suspension subframe crossmember (front) part number: 544b2-eg300 supersession(s): 544b2eg300 fits infiniti g35’s (2007-2009) have issues where it starts to rust on all areas of it . this includes the joints of the cross member and support areas. the rusting that occurs definitely impacts the structural integrity of the part and it can very w…”
2023-05-25 · Electrical System“temperature gauge shows car as running hot even after having thermostat replaced. car continuously runs hot with no resolution from infiniti mechanics.…”
2023-01-25 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger · 128,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 infiniti g35. the contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance; however, the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the passenger’s side air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. th…”
2022-11-11 · Suspension“brought car in for any state inspection and found the front suspension crossmember to 100% rusted thru. car failed inspection. found out that this is a common failure on this model of infiniti. in addition replacement part is on national back order. so on top of a poorly designed part they are unable to keep them in stock. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.