2006 Infiniti G35 vs 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Infiniti G35 | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 145 | 580 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 80 | 473 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 22–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,927 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti G35 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 245 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 112 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 65 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 54 |
| Engine | 14 | 39 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 32 |
| Structure | 11 | 23 |
| Seats | 7 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 20 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 28 |
| Stalling | 6 | 45 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 18 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 40 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
2006 Infiniti G35
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.