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Infiniti G35 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 719 owner complaints on the Infiniti G35 from 99 production runs; the worst run has 38, the typical one 7.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 719 complaints · 99 runs · 2003–2009 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported G35 run is JNKCV51E23M (2003 builds) with 38 complaints, 5.2× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 32% of reports; 2003 is the worst model year at 12.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for G35 model years 2003–2008.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti G35 has 99 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 23% of every G35 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti G35 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JNKCV51E23M••••••200338——
JNKCV51E43M••••••2003352—
JNKCV51E73M••••••2003321—
JNKCV51E93M••••••2003291—
JNKCV51E13M••••••200329——
JNKCV51E83M••••••2003281—
JNKCV51E33M••••••2003271—
JNKCV51E03M••••••200327—1
JNKCV51EX3M••••••20032612
JNKCV51E63M••••••200325——
JNKCV54EX3M••••••2003161—
JNKCV54E03M••••••200316—1
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 87 G35 runs has 16 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 30 G35 VINs so far, most often 2005, 2008, 2004 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti G35 the gap between build years is 3.7×: a 2003 car draws 12.3 complaints per run, a 2008 one 3.3.

FIG.02·Infiniti G35 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20083.380246
20044.91954016
200312.34433611
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2003 at 12.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2008 at 3.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 32% of everything Infiniti G35 owners report: Electrical System, 231 of 719 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti G35 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System23123
Engine10833
Engine And Engine Cooling8513
Air Bags6914—
Service Brakes6891
Visibility601—
Exterior Lighting57——
Equipment501—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Infiniti G35; the 6 below cover build years 2003 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti G35 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
10V175000Air Bags2005–2007
08V521000Air Bags2007–2008
06V394000Exterior Lighting:headlights2006–2007
11E024000Power Train:clutch Assembly2003–2004
06E060000Exterior Lighting2003–2004
05V555000Fuel System, Gasoline2003–2004
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

10V175000 was opened in 2010 on cars built from 2005: 5 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 719 reports on the Infiniti G35, 4.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti G35 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti G35All vehicles
Complaints filed7191,115,966
Involved a crash33 (4.6%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire10 (1.4%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1358,013
Deaths reported32,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti G35 share of that is 719 complaints over 99 runs, 0.06% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti G35
Recalls19 campaignsFuel economy20 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems876 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space15 cu ftUsed prices491 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2003–2009

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti G35 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 719 NHTSA complaints from 99 G35 runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which G35 production run has the most complaints?

JNKCV51E23M, a 2003 build, with 38 complaints. The typical G35 run has 7.3.

Which G35 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2003 is heaviest at 12.3 complaints per run and 2008 lightest at 3.3.

How many G35 complaints involve a crash?

4.6% of 719 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 10 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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