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#BS-2004-INFG35-2CCE

2004 Infiniti G35

Based on reports from 351 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
351
Crashes
27
Fires
9
Recalls
3
TSBs
91
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 351 complaints, 27 crashes, 9 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

bad smell in the car

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

complete loss of power

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

window motor bad

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

57 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 67K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

69
0–30K
51
30–60K
62
60–90K
48
90–120K
24
120–150K
23
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (69 reports) • Median: 67K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (57 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine57 (16%)
Electrical41 (12%)
Lights39 (11%)
Brakes27 (8%)
Other25 (7%)
Airbags21 (6%)
Fuel System18 (5%)
Speed Control17 (5%)

2004 Infiniti G35: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2004 Infiniti G35, with 57 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,450 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 67K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2004 Infiniti G35, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2004 Infiniti G35, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Infiniti G35, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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03
11
04
22
05
7
06
23
07
12
08
14
09
36
10
35
11
31
12
23
13
16
14
37
15
29
16
12
17
8
18
4
19
5
20
7
21
5
22
3
23
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24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Infiniti G35. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

05V555000Feb 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.

06E060000Aug 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

11E024000Jul 2011

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2003-2006 NISSAN 350Z AND INFINITI G35 VEHICLES. THE SX: K70358-01 CLUTCH KIT CONTAINS AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Infiniti G35 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2004 Infiniti G35 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

351

Class avg

205

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 351 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Infiniti G35 Model Years

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2004 Infiniti G35: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Infiniti G35?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Infiniti G35 is related to the engine, with 57 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Infiniti G35 reliable?
The 2004 Infiniti G35 has 351 complaints, 27 crash reports, and 9 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Infiniti G35 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Infiniti G35 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Infiniti G35 problems start?
Based on 277 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,450 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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