Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Infiniti G35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Infiniti G35 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 244 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11E024000 SERVICE EQUIPMENT/CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V555000 FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 41 complaints
- Air Bags 22 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
Of the 244 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 244 complaints, owners report 8 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Infiniti G35 shows a below-average reliability due to common engine and electrical issues. Frequent exterior lighting complaints also suggest recurring problems with visibility systems. Several fuel system recalls increase ownership risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid every 20,000 miles
- Electrical check annually
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or rough idle
- Electric component failures
- Brakes squeaking or not effective
- Fuel smell when refueling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Infiniti G35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.