2004 Infiniti G35: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
244 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
60,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 192 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 43 of 244 complaints (17.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 78 | 32.0% |
| Engine operation | 29 | 11.9% |
| Steering behavior | 17 | 7.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 13 | 5.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 43 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
Engine: 43; Electrical System: 41; Exterior Lighting: 39; Air Bags: 21; Service Brakes: 17; Unknown Or Other: 17; Vehicle Speed Control: 17; Engine And Engine Cooling: 14
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 44 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 32 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 38 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 26 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 39 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 44; 25,000 to 49,999: 32; 50,000 to 74,999: 38; 75,000 to 99,999: 26; 100,000 to 149,999: 39; 150,000 and above: 13
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (44). 52 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2003: 5; 2004: 7; 2005: 18; 2006: 6; 2007: 18; 2008: 10; 2009: 12; 2010: 31; 2011: 26; 2012: 20; 2013: 13; 2014: 10; 2015: 20; 2016: 17; 2017: 9; 2018: 6; 2019: 2; 2020: 3; 2021: 5; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 78 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 29 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10047012 · 2003-11-16 (November 16, 2003)
AT 260 MILE TRANSMISSION SLIP ON ACCELERATION CLICKING NOISE INSIDE DASH. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 260 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047012 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10047159 · 2003-11-19 (November 19, 2003)
I HAVE A 2004 GS SEDAN WITH ABOUT 2000 MILES ON IT PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2003. IN THE LAST FEW DAYS I HAVE HAD THREE OCCASIONS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR FLOOR BOARDED ITSELF WITH NO ACTION ON MY PART TO CAUSE SUCH BEHAVIOR. ON ONE OCCASION THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL AT ABOUT 60, AND ACCELERATED TO 90 BEFORE I COULD GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL. PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT DISENGAGE THE ACTION. THE SECOND TIME THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL AT ABOUT 50 AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN AS I GENTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS A CAR. THE ACCELERATOR UNEX…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047159 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10049428 · 2003-12-08 (December 8, 2003)
THIS IS A FURTHER COMPLAINT RELATIVE TO COMPLAINT 10047159 RELATED TO A NEW INFINITI G35 WITH LESS THAT 2000 MILES ON IT WHEN THREE INCIDENTS OCCURRED. THE INCIDENTS INVOLVED THREE OCCASIONS IN WHICH THE CAR SUDDEDLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED TO VERY HIGH SPEEDS WITHOUT A ACTION BY THE DRIVER THAT SHOULD CAUSE SUCH ACCELERATIONS. IN TWO OF THE CASES THE CAR WAS IN SPEED CONTROL; IN ONE IT WAS NOT. 2 OF THE CASES: CAR IN SPEED CONTROL AT 60 MILES AN HOUR, FOOT WELL AWAY FROM ACCELERATOR. CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES FULL THROTTLE TO 90 MILES…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10049428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051087 · 2003-12-25 (December 25, 2003)
NEW 2004 INFINITY G35 COUPE PURCHASED 12/11/03 SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL 12/14/03 ON EXPRESSWAY WHEN LIGHT SNOW WAS FALLING AND STICKING TO ROAD SURFACE. THE TIRES SOLD WITH THE CAR WERE "SUMMER ONLY" TIRES WITH AN N/A TRACTION RATING ON THE SIDEWALL. THIS FACT WAS NOT MENTIONED BY THE DEALERSHIP NOR ON THE CAR WINDOW STICKER NOR IN THE BROCHURE THAT GIVES THE DETAILS ABOUT THE CAR. WHEN I MADE THIS PROBLEM KNOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY WERE INDIFFERENT. I HAVE JUST SPENT $1400 TO PURCHASE 4 WINTER PERFORMANCE TIRES FOR THIS CAR. THESE CARS ARE BE…
Owner-reported narrative. 103 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051657 · 2003-12-17 (December 17, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. DEALER STATED THE TIRES WERE FOR THE SUMMER NOT WINTER CONDITIONS.*AK WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH 2004 INFINITI G35 SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DURING LIGHT SNOWY CONDITIONS. TIRE EQUIPMENT HAS NO WINTER TRACTION AND CONSUMER WAS NOT TOLD THIS INFORMATION BY SALES REPRESENTATIVE. TIRE EQUIPMENT ARE MICHELIN PILOT SPORT RADIAL X 225/45 R 18 (FRONT) AND 245/45 R 18 (REAR).*MR
Owner-reported narrative. 180 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069505 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
HARD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM INSIDE DASHBOARD AT START UP.
Owner-reported narrative. 265 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069505 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10080700 · 2004-07-09 (July 9, 2004)
I STOPPED MY MY 2004 INFINITI G35 SEDAN AT THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY, SET THE PARKING BRAKE, AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO RETRIEVE AN ITEM LEFT ON THE GROUND NEXT TO MY MAILBOX. WHEN I WALKED AWAY FROM THE CAR, IT BEGAN ROLLING. THE CAR ROLLED OFF THE SIDE OF MY DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE WOODS, WHERE IT HIT A TREE, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. INFINITI DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGE, CLAIMING THAT THE BRAKE IS FUNCTIONING WITHIN FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. THE FOLLOWING LINKS OFFER EVIDENCE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE ON THIS VEHICLE IS WOEFULLY INAD…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10080700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10086385 · 2004-08-08 (August 8, 2004)
I OWN A 2004 INFINITI G35 COUPE 6MT WITH A PROBLEM WITH A FRONT WHEEL ROTOR. ONE OF THE EIGHT ROTOR SURFACES IS NOT WITH-IN SPEC AS WITH THE OTHER SEVEN SURFACES, AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS PER INFINITI TECHS.I HAVE THE MODEL THAT UTILIZES BREMBO BRAKES AND THE TECH AND INFINITI USA SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE NON-BREMBO BRAKES AND THAT THE REPAIR WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY SINCE IT WAS A WEAR AND TEAR SITUATION.AS I MENTIONED BEFORE. ALL BUT ONE ROTOR SURFACE, AND ALL BRAKE PADS WERE UP TO SPEC. MY QUESTION IS THIS. IS THERE ANY ADDENDUM…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10086385 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V555000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Reported: 2005-12-13 (December 13, 2005)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign record ↗