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#BS-2006-INFG35-2CCE

2006 Infiniti G35

Based on reports from 184 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
184
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
79
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 184 complaints, 11 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

faulty bcm module leads to total lockdown with nats system

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

26 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 68K miles.

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

39
0–30K
32
30–60K
31
60–90K
26
90–120K
7
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (39 reports) • Median: 68K 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 (26 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

Engine26 (14%)
Lights19 (10%)
Airbags19 (10%)
Electrical16 (9%)
Other12 (7%)
Fuel System10 (5%)
Structure:body7 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine6 (3%)

2006 Infiniti G35: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2006 Infiniti G35, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 68,256 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 68K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2006 Infiniti G35, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2006 Infiniti G35, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Infiniti G35, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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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06
19
07
11
08
4
09
13
10
12
11
18
12
16
13
28
14
13
15
10
16
11
17
2
18
8
19
9
20
1
21
1
23
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Infiniti G35. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06V394000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.'

10V175000Jul 2010

SEATS

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.

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.

2006 Infiniti G35 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

184

Class avg

311

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 184 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 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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2006 Infiniti G35: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Infiniti G35?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Infiniti G35 is related to the engine, with 26 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Infiniti G35 reliable?
The 2006 Infiniti G35 has 184 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 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 2006 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Infiniti G35 has 2 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 148 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 68,256 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?
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