Infiniti G35 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti G35 model year (2003–2007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti G35 Years to Avoid
7 recalls · 534 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 565
3 recalls · 244 complaints
8 reported injuries
3 reported deaths
Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 284
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
Best Infiniti G35 Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 9
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Infiniti G35 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Excellent |
| 2004 | 3 | 244 | 284 | Caution |
| 2003 | 7 | 534 | 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 CautionOlder 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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