Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Infiniti G35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Infiniti G35 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 215 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V175000 NONDEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 46 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 30 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
Of the 215 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 215 complaints, owners report 12 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Infiniti G35 has numerous complaints, particularly concerning airbags, engine, and electrical systems. Despite its performance reputation, these issues contribute to higher than average costs and reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 80,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| exterior lighting | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| brakes | 50,000–70,000 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 and filter changes
- spark plug replacement
- brake fluid change
- transmission fluid service
- coolant flush
- timing belt inspection
- tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning light
- engine misfires
- dashboard electrical failures
- dim headlights
- brake warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Infiniti G35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.