2005 INFINITI G35 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
295
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 INFINITI G35
The 2005 INFINITI G35 has received a total of 295 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, AIR BAGS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (42 complaints), Engine (36 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (28 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 INFINITI G35
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 INFINITI G35, potentially affecting up to 268,430 vehicles.
Recall 10V175000 — SEATS
| 134,215 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 10V175000 — AIR BAGS
| 134,215 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 INFINITI G35
295 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 INFINITI G35. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that the seat failed to recline. The service engine light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the cause was a faulty fuse. The fuse was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the recall repair was previously completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Douglas Infiniti (430 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ 07901), but there was no response. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
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The contact's girlfriend owns a 2005 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that his girlfriend received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V175000 (Air Bags, Seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the recall was completed and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Safety Rating for the 2005 INFINITI G35
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 INFINITI G35 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 INFINITI G35
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 INFINITI G35. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITB10-029C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB09039C — VISIBILITY
SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Infiniti dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for damage to glass that is a result of objects striking or scratching the glass....
ITB-12-034 — AIR BAGS
INFINITI: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED AS AN UPDATED REPAIR PROCEDURES REGARDING SEDAN AND COUPE SIDE MODULE OPENING (RIGHT OR LEFT HAND) DTC B1129 OR B1134. *PE UPDATED 8/15/12. *PE MODELS 2003-2005 G35. UPDATED 11/5/12. *PE
ITB08-002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2005-2007 G35; ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW. *NJ UPDATED 4/8/08. *NJ UPDATED 5/6/08. *NJ UPDATED 5/23/08. *NJ UPDATED 9/23/10. *PE
ITB-09-062 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFINITI: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. NO APPLIED VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL MODELS; NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
EC -08-004 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFINITI: HARD TO FILL FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK IS DIFFICULT TO FILL MORE THAN 1/2. NOTE: FILLING NOZZLE CONTINUES TO CLICK OFF WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN 1/2 FULL. *PE
06016 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MIL ON WITH DTC CKP SENSOR STORED. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 INFINITI G35
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI G35
- 2002 INFINITI G35 — 3 complaints
- 2003 INFINITI G35 — 737 complaints
- 2004 INFINITI G35 — 351 complaints
- 2005 INFINITI G35 (current)
- 2006 INFINITI G35 — 184 complaints
- 2007 INFINITI G35 — 149 complaints
- 2008 INFINITI G35 — 130 complaints
- 2009 INFINITI G35 — 2 complaints
- 2010 INFINITI G35 — 0 complaints
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- INFINITI QX4 — 386 total complaints
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