KnownCarProblems2007 Infiniti G35 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Infiniti G35, most often about the air bags (26% of complaints, typically around 82,000 miles). It is 5th of 8 G35 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 Infiniti G35 problems
Air bags
30 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, sensor, air bag/restraint control module.
Passenger airbag light comes on intermittently when passenger who is pretty heavy is sitting on the front passenger seat. They have had a recall for some cars but Infiniti states that my VIN # is not part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti g35x. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to george harte Infiniti (1076 s colony rd, wallingford, ct 06492, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the occupant classification system control unit needed to be replaced at the cost of…
Electrical
20 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, software.
I own a 2007 Infiniti G35 coupe. In august 2013, while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. This occurred in the middle lane of I-95 rush hour traffic. The power steering was out as well but I was able to pull my car to the shoulder. The vehicle was unable to restart after multiple…
The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag off indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to Infiniti of thousand oaks (3570 thousand oaks blvd, thousand oaks, ca 91362), but…
Engine
18 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Car would die after being started. Lag time in acceleration. Upon inspection we were told the rear timing cover has a seal inside of it that is broken. The mechanics showed US 4 vehicles in their shop with the same issue. The seal inside this cover is so hard to reach the entire engine must be dropped in order to fix…
There is hesitation, almost stalling, when I am either going slow, when I am taking off from a stopped position, or when I am going up a hill behind vehicles at a light, so I am starting and stopping becaue we are not getting through the light. This should be a recall and not just a bulletin. This is very dangerous.…
Transmission
14 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. While driving approximately 35 MPH in damp weather, the vehicle began making a noise which appeared to be coming from the engine compartment. The contact continued driving 20 miles and the noise continued. He stated that he had to drive slower because when he attempted to shift…
The contact owns a 2007 Infiniti G35. While driving uphill at an unknown speed, the clutch pedal traveled to the floorboard. In addition, the brake pedal required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced the clutch slave cylinder, but the failure recurred a year after the repair. On a second…
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, power window devices and controls.
While traveling on the interstate at 60mph all of a sudden the GPS froze, radio turned off and climate control buttons became non functioning. Unable to use any buttons to control climate, radio and GPS. Unable to use defrost button. Affected visibility and had to pull over. Took it to dealer and said it was known…
I was at a traffic light on a four lane highway. No overpass, trees, other vehicles, etc. The light changed to green, I accelerated, when my car reached 15 MPH I heard an explosion. I pulled to the side of the road to inspect my tires. There was no damage. I got back in my car, pulled back on the road and could hear…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns 2007 Infiniti g35s. The contact stated that the window seals were sticky and unstable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed the seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the…
I have had many problems with my g35x most notably the car jerks violently at or around 38 MPH, I have called consumer affairs and the dealer and they both deny there even being a problem. The color is liquid platinum and there seems to be metal flakes in the clear causing there to be thousands of tiny rust spots on…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles.
I own a 2007 Infiniti G35 coupe. In august 2013, while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. This occurred in the middle lane of I-95 rush hour traffic. The power steering was out as well but I was able to pull my car to the shoulder. The vehicle was unable to restart after multiple…
The seal around the windows is dry rotting or splitting, making a lot of wind noise when driving on the highway. Makes it hard to hear sirens or other cars on the road.
Speed control
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
As I came to a stop sign one day and began to proceed driving, my car cut off when I pressed the accelerator and the steering wheel locked. As weeks went by the same problem began to happen more frequently. Now each time I come to a stop and proceed to drive, the car will cut off if I don't hurry up and push down hard…
I own a 2007 Infiniti G35 coupe. In august 2013, while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. This occurred in the middle lane of I-95 rush hour traffic. The power steering was out as well but I was able to pull my car to the shoulder. The vehicle was unable to restart after multiple…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Infiniti G35 recalls
Seats
Risk: In the event of a crash, the airbag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact nissan toll-free at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 infiniti g35 sedans manufactured from march 29, 2004 through august 25, 2006 and infiniti g35 coupes manufactured from april 1, 2004 through may 30, 2007. The wire harness connecting the belt tension sensor (bts) and the occupant detection sensor (ods) control unit under the front passenger seat can experience relative movement which can cause wear and oxidization of the terminals and may cause interruption of the signal.
Electrical: software
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Lights: headlights
Risk: This standard is to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
Fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 16, 2007. Owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the "vertical gradient" and "headlamp photometric values" requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.'
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Infiniti G35
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Infiniti G35?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (30 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); electrical (20 complaints, typically around 71,500 miles); engine (18 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Infiniti G35 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 27, 2010 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Infiniti G35?
- It is 5th of 8 G35 model years by number of complaints, with 114 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.