NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 244 owner complaints for the 2004 Infiniti G-Class. Most complaints involve engine (43) and electrical system (41).
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.
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."
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each G-Class model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 535 |
| 2004 | 244 |
| 2005 | 215 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 115 |
| 2008 | 161 |
| 2009 | 167 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 117 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 63 |
“Car has unintended acceleration that can only be stopped by turning off ignition key. This happens without warning. When stopped and foot on brake car accelerates to top rpm then brake goes to floor resulting in no control of car.”
“Lock actuators on passenger side have NEVER worked, fuel pump stops working when filling up tank even though not nearly full (have to repush the pump in several times - sometimes it doesn’t let me fill up tank totally because it thinks it’s full), right headlights fog up and can't be polished, light bulbs went out. Cruise control NEVER worked, a/c stopped working at 77,000 miles, window motor on both doors broke before 75,000 miles”
“THIRD LIGHT FAILED AT APPROX 62800 MILES 5/24/2013 .THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE, CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION DUE TO IMPROPER WARNING TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY A RECALL. TO DATE INFINITI HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT.”
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
3 safety recalls as of Oct 30, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 244 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (43), electrical system (41), exterior lighting (41). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.