Infiniti G35 2007–2008 problems by year and mileage
2nd generation (V36, G35 badge years only)
NHTSA data through 18 October 2026209 complaints, 153 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2007 Infiniti G35
Close- Median failure report
- 63,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 114
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2007
- Airbag system30 reports
- Electrical system20 reports
- Transmission and driveline14 reports
Recall areas Seats · Electrical system — software · Exterior lighting — headlights
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2008 Infiniti G35
Close- Median failure report
- 67,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 95
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2008
- Airbag system33 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise12 reports
- Electrical system10 reports
Recall areas Electrical system — software
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. Latest: the 2008; earliest: the 2007, and the 2007 is 1 year older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2007–2008 Infiniti G35 reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 65,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 137,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 153
- Recalls
- 3
Most reported
- Airbag system30.1% of complaints · median 80,000 mi
- Electrical system14.4% of complaints · median 78,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline11.5% of complaints · median 35,000 mi
Owners filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2008 Infiniti G35; the airbag system leads with 30.1% of them, and half of the 153 that record an odometer reading came by 65,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 22,000 to 101,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2007–2008 Infiniti G35 last?
On the 2007–2008 Infiniti G35, half of the 153 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 65,000 miles and 90% by 137,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
11 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 2 past 200,000 — each one proof that a G35 reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Infiniti G35 2007–2008 · 153 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
20,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 33 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 2 complaints (1.3%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 5,500
- 25%
- 22,000
- Median
- 65,000
- 75%
- 101,000
- 90%
- 137,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 33 | 21.6% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 18 | 11.8% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 17 | 11.1% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 23 | 15.0% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 18 | 11.8% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 16 | 10.5% |
| 120,000–140,000 | 14 | 9.2% |
| 140,000–160,000 | 6 | 3.9% |
| 160,000–180,000 | 5 | 3.3% |
| 180,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 200,000+ | 2 | 1.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common G35 problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Infiniti G35 2007–2008
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Engine and its cooling system13 reportsmedian 10,000middle half 200–70,000
- Transmission and driveline24 reportsmedian 35,000middle half 10,000–93,000
- Electrical system30 reportsmedian 78,000middle half 49,000–120,000
- Seats11 reportsmedian 78,000middle half 58,000–100,000
- Airbag system63 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 51,000–109,000
- Problems owners could not categorise20 reportsmedian 86,000middle half 67,000–100,000
- Engine20 reportsmedian 106,000middle half 85,000–125,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 63 | 30.1% | 80,000 | 51,000–109,000 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 14.4% | 78,000 | 49,000–120,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 24 | 11.5% | 35,000 | 10,000–93,000 |
| Engine | 20 | 9.6% | 106,000 | 85,000–125,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 20 | 9.6% | 86,000 | 67,000–100,000 |
| Body structure | 17 | 8.1% | — | — |
| Engine and its cooling system | 13 | 6.2% | 10,000 | 200–70,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 12 | 5.7% | — | — |
| Seats | 11 | 5.3% | 78,000 | 58,000–100,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 10 | 4.8% | — | — |
Known problems with the 2007–2008 G35
Timing Chain Guides and Tensioner 2007–2008
Chain guide/tensioner wear producing rattle continues to be reported into the VQ35HR years.
Before you buy a 2007–2008 G35: the 3-minute check
Generated from 153 mileage-tagged complaints, 3 recall campaigns, 1 documented problem area.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check timing chain guides and tensioner on 2007–2008 cars. What it looks like: Known problems.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
G35 problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi44% below | At 90k mi67% below | At 120k mi82% below | At 150k mi93% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 51,000–109,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 49,000–120,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 10,000–93,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 85,000–125,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 67,000–100,000 | later | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine and its cooling system | 200–70,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Seats | 58,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Infiniti G35 2007–2008 · 153 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 44% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 82% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2007–2008 Infiniti G35 recalls (3)
NHTSA records 3 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
Apr 2010 · 2007 · SeatsIn the event of a crash, the airbag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 Infiniti G35 sedans manufactured from march 29, 2004 through august 25, 2006 and Infiniti G35 coupes manufactured from april 1, 2004 through may 30, 2007. The wire harness connecting the belt tension…
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the airbag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan toll-free at 1-800-662-6200.
Oct 2008 · 2007–2008 · Electrical SystemThis could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection…
The defect. Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 G35 sedan, my 2008 G37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems'…
What can happen. This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be…
Oct 2006 · 2007 · Exterior LightingThis standard is to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths by providing adequate illumination of the roadway…
The defect. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the "vertical gradient" and "headlamp photometric values" requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.'
What can happen. This standard is to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their…
The free fix. Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 16, 2007. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 209 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 18 (8.6%)
- Fires
- 2
- Injury reports
- 6
- Fatality reports
- 0
G35 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 114 | 86 | 63,000 | Airbag system (30) | 3 |
| 2008 | 95 | 67 | 67,000 | Airbag system (33) | 1 |
What G35 owners reported
The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the key was inoperable. The vehicle failed to move into the accessory position. The contact called a locksmith, who was unable to assist. The cylinder lock was fractured. The contact obtained a part from a junkyard. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
2007 · 55,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to a Toyota dealer for an oil change, and the contact requested a diagnostic test of the air bag warning light. The dealer retrieved DTC: B1081; and the contact was informed that…
2007 · 60,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance; however, the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the passenger’s side air bag sensor…
2008 · 128,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was an abnormal popping sound as the rear-end of the vehicle lowered to the pavement upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear subframe was detached from…
2008 · 130,000 miles · Body structure
Built from 153 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other G35 generations
- G35 2003–2006 898 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system