Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Infiniti G35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Infiniti G35 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 145 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
- NHTSA #06V394000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Air Bags 20 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 20 complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
Of the 145 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 145 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Infiniti G35 has an average reliability record, with moderate complaints about the engine, air bags, and electrical system. While it experiences some issues, these are not overwhelmingly frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| exterior lighting | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | 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
- replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles
- transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine overheating
- airbag warning light
- flickering headlights
- unresponsive power windows
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Infiniti G35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.