Infiniti G35 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Infiniti G35 model year (20032007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Infiniti G35 Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2003

7 recalls · 534 complaints

5 reported injuries

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 565

#2 WORST
2004

3 recalls · 244 complaints

8 reported injuries

3 reported deaths

Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Problem score: 284

#3 WORST
2007

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 9

Best Infiniti G35 Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2005

1 recall · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 3

#2 BEST
2006

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 6

#3 BEST
2007

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 9

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Infiniti G35 — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
200730
9
Excellent
200620
6
Excellent
200510
3
Excellent
20043244
284
Caution
20037534
565
Avoid

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Infiniti G35 Shopping Guide by Era

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older G35 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year G35 should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2003 Infiniti G35 if possible. It has 7 recalls, 534 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The overall problem score is 565 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year G35 to buy?+

The 2005 Infiniti G35 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which G35 has the fewest problems?+

The 2005, 2006, 2007 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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