KnownCarProblems2008 Infiniti G35 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Infiniti G35, most often about the air bags (35% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 6th of 8 G35 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2008 Infiniti G35 problems
Air bags
33 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, sensor, side/window.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light blinked off and on, indicating a possible failure in the air bag system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the occupant classification system malfunctioned and the sensor, seat cushion, and air bag needed…
My 2008 Infiniti G35 airbag and passenger airbag lights illuminated. I reset the lights and checked the wiring under the passenger seat but the lights came on again. I took the car to the dealer and they came up with code b1018, occupant sensor (unit fail) past code. They reset the lights and recommend changing the…
Engine
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Almost daily stalling at low speeds. When coming to a slowdown, the vehicle will stall with no error codes or lights given except for power completely turning off. This has resulted in numerous near misses since steering is then not powered and at times in the middle of an intersection. Restart is possible by putting…
Car was jerking while driving. I went to the dealer, was told that a radiator leaked to the transmission, and ruined it. Dealer flashed transmission, but later I had "check engine" warning. I went back, dealer told me that this is because of a bad transmission. This is not safe to drive a car in this condition. I…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles.
Due to sticky and melting of dash in my 2008 g35s infinity took to dealership and was told nothing could be done about the factory defect on this vehicle. Please look into recalling of this defect
In my car, my radiator failed. That then made the transmission fluid and the coolant mix. My fluid in my radiator and transmission are like slime in there. My car doesn't function like it should.
Transmission
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35 x. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to buckle and proceeded to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the transmission was contaminated due to a radiator coolant leak. The vehicle was…
Vehicle will shake/shudder at approximately 40 MPH. Torque converter engages in lock up in 5th gear, and/or releases the lock up in 5th gear around 40mph.
Electrical
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Both my driver side doors will not lock or unlock due to faulty actuators. This is a very common issue that happens to many nissan owners. This is a concern for safety as I cannot lock my car or unlock with out going in and out my passenger side of my car.
When driving slow, 5 to 15 MPH merging onto busy interstate 84 highway without warning the battery light, and brake light will come on and engine shuts off. The car lights, radio still work. Put the car in park start the engine and its starts up as normal. This car has gone to the dealer, and 2 other shops 800.00…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was an abnormal popping sound as the rear-end of the vehicle lowered to the pavement upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear subframe was detached from…
Brakes
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the rear brakes ceased. There was an abnormal scraping noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken several times to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rotors and calipers…
2008 Infiniti G35 sedan, bought new from dealer july 2008, had warped brake rotors about a year ago, took to dealer, they replaced a part that had a recall or had a warranty on, that they said had more air spaces in it to allow the metal to cool better, and ground down the rotors. I have warped rotors again at only…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not reflect the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to Infiniti of massapequa (4450 sunrise hwy…
I was stopped in traffic, and after moving off about 10 yards, the engine stalled without warning and all the power equipment stopped working. I put the vehicle in park and restarted with no problem. This problem has recurred intermittently more than 10 times since then, usually while stooped in traffic, or moving out…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Infiniti G35 recalls
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).
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 2008 Infiniti G35
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti G35?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (33 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); engine (14 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); other or unspecified (12 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti G35 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 7, 2008 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Infiniti G35?
- It is 6th of 8 G35 model years by number of complaints, with 95 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.