2008 Infiniti G35: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2008 Infiniti G35: 1 recall, 95 owner complaints and up to 20 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical, Airbags Vehicle recall #08V521000 · 2008 · 204,361 vehicles
What's wrong: 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).
Why it matters: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (33): the most common themes are warning light on (15), fails to deploy (6).
- Other / unknown (12): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (10): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), hard / delayed shifting (3), warning light on (3).
- Electrical (10): the most common themes are electrical failure (5), stalls / loses power (4), warning light on (3).
The 2008 Infiniti G35 has 95 owner complaints, ranking #6 of 8 G35 model years for complaints (well below the 169 average). Complaints peaked in 2014 (11 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 67,400 miles. Neighboring years: 2007 (114 complaints, 3 recalls), 2009 (2 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Premium |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Infiniti G35 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2008 Infiniti G35. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2008 Infiniti G35 problems?
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (33), other / unknown (12), transmission & drivetrain (10).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Infiniti G35 get?
EPA ratings run up to 20 mpg combined (3.5 L, Manual 6-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2008 Infiniti G35 repair manual?
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