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Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
2005 Infiniti G35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 215 owner complaints about the 2005 Infiniti G35, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Infiniti G35 has problems
215 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
46Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
38Engine1 crash/fire/injury
30Exterior lighting
24Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
21Engine and engine cooling
14Seats
14Fuel/propulsion system
14Power train
13Suspension
7116 other systems13 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 46 | 5 |
| Engine | 38 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 30 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 0 |
| Seats | 14 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 71 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Infiniti G35 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
87kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 38 air bags complaints. 58% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles22under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,367median
Middle half: $950 – $2,125
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other G35 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G35 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What G35 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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…
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…
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