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Infiniti G35

4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2008
Class
Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
Latest engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Best MPG
20–20 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
1 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2005 (72)

The 2008 G35 in brief

The 2008 Infiniti G35 is a midsize car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 5% worse than the 2008 midsize car average of 21.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

The Infiniti G35 has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008, classed as Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars.

Its most efficient year was 2008 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 20 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the air bags (65), unknown or other (40), engine (40).

2007 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 218 owner complaints.

How the 2005 G35 compares

The 2005 Infiniti G35 is a compact car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 182 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,419 lb (2dr Coupe RWD).

2008 G35 pros & cons

Full 2008 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 4 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20083.5L 6-cyl20 MPG––Not rated053
20073.5L 6-cyl20 MPG182.3 in3,419 lbNot rated150
20063.5L 6-cyl20 MPG182.3 in3,419 lbNot rated143
20053.5L 6-cyl20 MPG182.3 in3,419 lbNot rated172
Best combined MPG by model year — Infiniti G35
2005: 20 MPG2006: 20 MPG2007: 20 MPG2008: 20 MPG2005200620072008max 20 MPG

Alternatives to the 2008 G35

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2008 BMW 5 Series21 MPGNot rated3
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class26 MPGNot rated0
2008 Audi A621 MPGNot rated3
2008 Lexus LS21 MPGNot rated2
2008 Lexus ES22 MPGNot rated3
2008 Cadillac CTS21 MPGNot rated2

Most common owner-reported problems

Air Bags65
Unknown Or Other40
Engine40
Electrical System39
Fuel/Propulsion System25
Seats8
Steering8
Service Brakes7
Owner complaints by model year — Infiniti G35
2005: 722006: 432007: 502008: 532005200620072008max 72
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →