2004 Infiniti G35: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2004 Infiniti G35? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 244 complaints, with Engine Problems as the top reported area.
2004 Infiniti G35 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2004 Infiniti G35 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2004 Infiniti G35 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2004 Infiniti G35 has 244 owner complaints, 17 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- G35
- Model year
- 2004
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 244
- Crash-related complaints
- 17
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 23
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2004 Infiniti G35 Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Electrical Faults, Headlight/Taillight Failures. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2004 Infiniti G35?
The 2004 Infiniti G35 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2004 Infiniti G35
Inspection Focus
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine for known issues.
- Check electrical system functionality, including lights and accessories.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and transmission systems.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine for known issues.
- Check electrical system functionality, including lights and accessories.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and transmission systems.
- Test drive for unintended acceleration or transmission hesitation.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2004 Infiniti G35, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 244 NHTSA complaints for the 2004 INFINITI G35, complaints are concentrated in engine problems, electrical faults, and headlight/taillight failures. There are 3 recalls and 17 crash-related complaints, but the data is limited to a single model year and consumer-submitted reports.
- Engine problems account for the highest number of complaints among all components.
- Electrical faults and headlight/taillight failures each have 41 complaints, tying for second most.
- Unintended acceleration is reported in 20 complaints, which may be a safety concern.
- Engine Problems
- Electrical Faults
- Headlight/Taillight Failures
All 2004 Infiniti G35 Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Infiniti G35. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 64 | 3 | 4 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 35 | 6 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 22 | 7 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 17 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 16 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Infiniti G35. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.
Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesn’t let me fill up tank totally because it thinks it’s full), right headlights fog up and can'…
Desconocido
My heater and AC lights kicks on and off causing my windows to fog making it easy to have an accident. There is a ticking as well but no lights
I was driving my car and heard a loud sound and then my airbags went off. I lost control on my steering and was able to coast the car to shoulder. The airbags deployed even though there was no collision with another car. Under further inspecting it looks as if all the bolts ca…
This vehicle hit my car and we are trying to find the owners
[XXX] ,[XXX] , Blmfld Ct [XXX]. [XXX] Hot Wheels Auto Sales LLC , 367 Oakland St , Manchester Ct 06042. [XXX] salesman [XXX] ([XXX]) [XXX] owner 11/2/21, I brought my 2004 Infiniti g35 to Monro muffler/brake 431 main st East Hftd Ct 06118 [XXX] due to a noise in the tir…
I was driving on Business Highway 85 in Thomasville, North Carolina on a clear, cool day. There were no other cars on the road, and no overpasses. While traveling at about 60 miles per hour, all of a sudden there sounded a loud bang overhead, like an explosion. I immediately pull…
The transmission continuously slipping and putting code u1000
WHILE DRIVING 3 WARNING LIGHTS COME ON (VACATION, NO SLIP, AND CHECK ENGINE) THEN I LOOSE CONTROL OF ACCELERATION. I HAD THE CHECK ENGINE CODE READ AND THE CODE IS P2138, WHICH IS THE THROTTLE CONTROL/ PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
THE HEAT AND AC CONTROLS POP ON WHEN IT WANTS.THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT SIDE WHICH CONTROLS MUSIC VOLUME AND POWER ALSO WORKS WHEN IT WANTS .I'LL BE DRIVING AND HEAT TURNS ON ITSELF THE RIGHT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WORKS ALL THE TIME CRUISE CONTROL ALSO WORKS JUST THE LEFT OF THE ST…
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SEEMED TO ACQUIRE A LIFE OF ITS OWN AND SPED UP, UNRESPONSIVE TO DRIVERS APPLICATION OF BRAKES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS.AS DRIVER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE EMERGED FROM UNDER THE HOOD.
FLASHING LIGHT
ON OCTOBER 5TH, 201O I WAS DRIVING IN LOS ANGELES ON BEVERLY GLEN AND STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. MY 2004 G35 INFINITY'S ENGINE RACED WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RPM AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED. MY CAR HIT A VAN RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY G35 INFINITY AT THE RED L…
STERO AND CLIMATE CONTROL INTO. CAN'T CONTROL STERO FROM STEERING WHEEL. A/C STUCK ON HIGH. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. I STOPPED , WHEN I GOT BACK IN CAR AND STARTED IT RADIO AND AC CONTROLS WERE GONE. THE MONTH OR SO PRIOR THE CD PLAYER QUIT AND RADIO WOULD POP IN AND OUT.
VDC & SLIP LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING & IS HARD TO START BECAUSE OF THIS & SLIDES. SENSORS BANK 1 & 2 HAVE BEEN REPAIRED & STILL THE SAME ISUUE AGAIN
VEHICILE GOES INTO SAFE MODE WITHOUT WARNING AND SLOWS TO ABOUT 20 MPH PUTTING PASSENGERS IN DANGEROUS SITUATION IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI G35. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST NINE TIMES. NALLEY INFINITI IN MARIETTA, GEORGIA…
FROMT AIR BAG PROBLEAM RED LIGHT IN DASH ON AIR BAG LIGHT ON
RECALL NUMBER R2022 INFINITI RECALL R3021 THERE IS A RECALL FOR SOME INFINITIS BUT NOT MINE BUT IM HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS THIS RECALL A FAILED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND FAILED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LIKE ON THE RECALL ABOVE EXCEPT MY VIN DID NOT MATCH THE VEHICLES …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Infiniti G35.
2004 Infiniti G35 Recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Infiniti G35. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2004 Infiniti G35 Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2004 Infiniti G35 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 244 owner complaints, 17 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2004 Infiniti G35 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti G35?▾
#1: Engine Problems (64 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (41 complaints). #3: Headlight/Taillight Failures (41 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Infiniti G35?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Infiniti G35?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2004 Infiniti G35, NHTSA complaints include 17 crash-related reports and 5 fire reports out of 244 total complaints. 8 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2004 Infiniti G35. A major recall area is POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 3 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2004 Infiniti G35?▾
The 2004 Infiniti G35 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti G35 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.