Infiniti G35 2007–2008
2nd generation (V36, G35 badge years only)
NHTSA data through 12 August 2026284 complaints, 208 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 28,000 and 103,000 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 4 complaints (1.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 6,000
- 25%
- 28,000
- Median
- 69,864
- 75%
- 103,000
- 90%
- 137,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 39 | 18.8% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 22 | 10.6% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 28 | 13.5% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 30 | 14.4% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 30 | 14.4% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 20 | 9.6% |
| 120,000–140,000 | 19 | 9.1% |
| 140,000–160,000 | 8 | 3.8% |
| 160,000–180,000 | 7 | 3.4% |
| 180,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 200,000+ | 4 | 1.9% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2008 Infiniti G35, and 208 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 28,000 and 103,000 miles. The median is 69,864 miles.
The most-reported areas are the airbag system (23.6% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles), the electrical system (10.6% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (8.8% of complaints, typically around 34,000 miles).
1 recall campaign cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Airbag system78,000median 78,100 miles, middle half 50,000 to 108,000
- Electrical system78,000median 77,500 miles, middle half 49,000 to 120,000
- Transmission and driveline34,000median 34,473 miles, middle half 8,000 to 85,000
- Problems owners could not categorise86,000median 86,500 miles, middle half 67,000 to 100,000
- Engine106,000median 106,500 miles, middle half 85,000 to 125,000
- Engine and its cooling system10,000median 10,130 miles, middle half 200 to 70,000
- Seats78,000median 78,243 miles, middle half 58,000 to 100,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 67 | 23.6% | 78,000 | 50,000–108,000 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 10.6% | 78,000 | 49,000–120,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 25 | 8.8% | 34,000 | 8,000–85,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 20 | 7.0% | 86,000 | 67,000–100,000 |
| Engine | 20 | 7.0% | 106,000 | 85,000–125,000 |
| Body structure | 17 | 6.0% | — | — |
| Engine and its cooling system | 13 | 4.6% | 10,000 | 200–70,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 12 | 4.2% | — | — |
| Seats | 11 | 3.9% | 78,000 | 58,000–100,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 10 | 3.5% | — | — |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 69,864 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The airbag system accounts for 23.6% of complaints (67 reports, 53 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 78,100 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 108,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 10.6% of complaints (30 reports, 20 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 77,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 49,000 and 120,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 8.8% of complaints (25 reports, 21 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 34,473 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 8,000 and 85,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.0% of complaints (20 reports, 12 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 86,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 67,400 and 100,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 7.0% of complaints (20 reports, 14 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 106,500 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 85,000 and 125,000 miles.
The engine and its cooling system accounts for 4.6% of complaints (13 reports, 11 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 10,130 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 200 and 69,729 miles.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 1 recall campaign covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 284 complaints filed against this generation, 27 reported a crash; 2 reported a fire; 11 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 9.5% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 28,000 and 103,000 miles, with a median of 69,864. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the airbag system and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 77,500, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Timing Chain Guides and Tensioner 2007–2008
Chain guide/tensioner wear producing rattle continues to be reported into the VQ35HR years.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 152 | 114 |
| 2008 | 132 | 94 |
Recalls (1)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 10V175000 | 2010-07-12 | Seats |
What owners reported
I am the owner of a 2007 Infiniti g35x 4 door sedan. I believe the manufacturer has created a design defect which creates hazardous driving conditions which i am sure will likely lead to accidents and injuries. This condition concerns the operation of the headlights in the furtherest on/off position. During night…
2007 · 750 miles · Exterior lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan. The contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator sporadically illuminates on the instrument control panel. This indicates that the passenger side air bag is inoperative and could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash. The contact then…
2007 · 1,000 miles · Airbag system
When my most frequent passenger of 140 lbs sits in the passenger seat the airbag off light comes on intermittently. I have taken this into the dealer about 6 times and they have not been able to recreate the issue and have not been able to find any issue when running tests on the computer. This makes me very…
2007 · 1,000 miles · Airbag system
Usually after the car has not been driven for a few days, i will get in and press the clutch and it will sink to the ground (i.E. There is no pressure in the clutch line). After pumping it a few times, it will usually rebuild pressure and be drivable. I have requested that my dealership fix the problem, but they…
2007 · 7,500 miles · Transmission and driveline
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