Complaints
130
Crashes
17
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Infiniti G35 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:80,244 mi
Crash-related:4
#210 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:98,694 mi
#39 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:101,400 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Infiniti G35.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 27 | 4 | — | 80,244 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 98,694 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 101,400 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | 65,713 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 112,800 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 75,897 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 2 | — | 81,600 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Airbags
27
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,244
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,694
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,400
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,713
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,800
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,897
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,600
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Infiniti G35 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Infiniti G35 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Infiniti G35 has 130 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Infiniti G35?
Top reported problems: Airbags (27 complaints, avg 80,244 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 98,694 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 101,400 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 2008 Infiniti G35?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,817 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Infiniti G35?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Infiniti G35 include 17 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 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 2008 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 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 2008 Infiniti G35?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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