2005 Infiniti G35 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

38Engine complaints

17.7%Of all 215 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS43 · 20%

ENGINE38 · 17.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING28 · 13%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 10.7%

SEATS14 · 6.5%

Share of the 215 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Infiniti G35 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI G35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER…”NHTSA complaint 10598959 — filed 06/17/2014

“CAM SHAFT SENSOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING IT WAS THAT. REPLACED BOTH SENSORS COSTING $150 FOR AUTOZONE PARTS LIGHT STILL ON. READ THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10596789 — filed 06/07/2014

“IN DECEMBER 2013 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH WHEN VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE STARTED BACK…”NHTSA complaint 10584814 — filed 04/25/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Infiniti G35 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Infiniti G35: 38 of 215 complaints on file (17.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Infiniti G35 have in total?

215 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.