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

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

5
Years Tracked
7
Total Recalls
875
Total Complaints
23
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths

Infiniti G35 Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2003

2 recalls · 388 complaints

4 reported injuries

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 402

#2 WORST
2004

2 recalls · 172 complaints

5 reported injuries

3 reported deaths

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 203

#3 WORST
2005

0 recalls · 157 complaints

11 reported injuries

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 179

Best Infiniti G35 Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2007

2 recalls · 65 complaints

Main area: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 73

#2 BEST
2006

1 recall · 93 complaints

Main area: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Problem score: 100

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Infiniti G35 — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
20072651
73
Good
20061932
100
Good
2005015711
179
Caution
2004217253
203
Caution
200323884
402
Avoid

All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year G35 should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2003 Infiniti G35 if possible. It has 2 recalls, 388 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 402 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year G35 to buy?+

The 2007 Infiniti G35 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 73. It has only 2 recalls and 65 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which G35 has the fewest problems?+

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

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