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Air bags
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
2008 Infiniti G35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 95 owner complaints about the 2008 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 June 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Infiniti G35 has problems
95 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system
10Engine
10Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Structure
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Seats
5Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes, hydraulic
2711 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 33 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 27 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 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?
78kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 air bags complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles16under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 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
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Infiniti G35 safety ratings
2008 Infiniti G35 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What G35 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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…
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…
Own a 2008 G35?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.