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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JNKBV61E78M228846 · Checked Oct 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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JNKBV61E78M•••••• 2008 Infiniti G35

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2008 Infiniti G35 build (8 vs 3).

8on this build
80on the model
24builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Air Bags 3 Engine 2 Structure 2 Visibility/wiper 1

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Steering crash Mar 2019
I was traveling at around 25mph on broadway street in san francisco when all of a sudden I felt my car start to swerve on it's own. I steered to correct it but my steering wheel was completely disconnected it felt like. All I could do was hit my brakes as quickly as I could but…
Vehicle Speed Control Oct 2023
Runaway acceleration. Three times now in the last two weeks the RPMs went to maximum redline without my foot on the accelerator pedal. Fortunately all occurred when I was at very slow speed and either in a driveway or a parking lot. Each time I immediately put the transmission…
Suspension Jun 2020
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G35. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was an abnormal popping sound as the rear-end of the vehicle lowered to the pavement upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered…
Air Bags Dec 2019
The contact owns a 2008 infiniti g35. Whenever the front passenger seat was occupied, the air bag warning indicator displayed that it was off. The air bag warning indicator started to flash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the sensor needed…
Structure Jan 2015
The vehicle's dashboard is melting, sticky, gooey projecting a blinding glare on the windshield
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JNKBV61E78M228846 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.