Complaints
351
Crashes
27
Fires
9
Injuries
14
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Infiniti G35 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#143 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:101,168 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
#241 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:96,009 mi
Crash-related:1
#339 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:85,768 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Infiniti G35.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 43 | 3 | 2 | 101,168 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | — | 96,009 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 39 | — | — | 85,768 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 7 | — | 80,349 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | 2 | 1 | 74,679 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 3 | 1 | 78,062 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | 2 | 51,282 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 14 | — | 1 | 64,009 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 78,438 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 34,818 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | — | — | 20,360 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 8 | — | — | 41,426 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 1 | 1 | 93,072 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 80,613 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 55,017 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 1 | — | 10,804 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 65,803 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 5 | — | — | 14,676 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
43
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
101,168
Electrical Faults
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,009
Headlight/Taillight Failures
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,768
Airbags
21
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,349
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,679
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,062
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
51,282
Seat-Related Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,009
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,438
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,818
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,360
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,426
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,072
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,613
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,017
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,804
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,803
Manual Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,676
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Infiniti G35 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Infiniti G35 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2004 Infiniti G35 has 351 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 43 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Infiniti G35?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (43 complaints, avg 101,168 mi); Electrical Faults (41 complaints, avg 96,009 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (39 complaints, avg 85,768 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Infiniti G35?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,121 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Infiniti G35?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Infiniti G35 include 27 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Infiniti G35 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Infiniti G35?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti G35 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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