Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Infiniti G35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Infiniti G35 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 95 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V521000 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 33 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
Of the 95 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 95 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Infiniti G35 has an average reliability rating due to several recurring issues, especially with the airbag system, engine, and electrical components. While there are some recalls, particularly concerning the airbag system, most problems are not severe in nature.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| engine components | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,300 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| brake components | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | 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 replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Inspect belts and hoses annually
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
- Replace air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive airbag light
- Engine knocking sounds
- Electrical system failures
- Brake pedal soft or spongy
- Delayed transmission shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Infiniti G35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.