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Vehicle Stats/Infiniti/EX35 Reliability
NHTSA Official DataUpdated Aug 2026Methodology

Infiniti EX35 Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls β€” NHTSA data

Below Average reliability signalOur verdict from 92 complaints and 6 recalls on NHTSA record

Comparing used Infiniti EX35 options? We analyzed 6 model years (2008–2013) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.

92
Total Complaints
NHTSA filed
6
Safety Recalls
federal campaigns
6
Crash-Related
crash complaints
2
Fire-Related
fire complaints
3
Injuries Reported
across all years
6
Years Analyzed
2008–2013

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Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Infiniti EX35 has 92 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls across model years 2008–2013. The most reported issue area is AIR BAGS. 2008 drew the most complaints; 2012 drew the fewest.

Infiniti EX35 β€” key reliability facts
Make
Infiniti
Model
EX35
Model years analyzed
2008–2013 (6 years)
Total NHTSA complaints
92
Safety recall campaigns
6
Crash-related complaints
6
Fire-related complaints
2
Worst model year (by complaints)
2008 (44 complaints)
Best model year (fewest complaints)
2012 (5 complaints)
Top reported issue area
AIR BAGS
Reliability signal
Below Average
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) Β· Data last refreshed Aug 24, 2026
This EX35 has 6 open recall campaigns on record. Check whether yours is affected.Check my VIN free β†’

By model year

Infiniti EX35: which years to avoid & which to buy

Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used β€” lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.

Years to avoid
200844 complaints201120 complaints20098 complaints

These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.

Best years to buy
20125 complaints20098 complaints201120 complaints

These years have the fewest owner complaints on record β€” lower risk starting points.

Looking at a 2008 Infiniti EX35? It logged the most NHTSA complaints of any model year β€” averages won't tell you whether this exact car is affected.Check this VIN free β†’

Crash test ratings

NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings

New Car Assessment Program

NCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.

How to read NCAP stars
5 stars β€” Excellent
4 stars β€” Good
3 stars β€” Average
2 stars β€” Below average
1 star β€” Poor

Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings

What the complaint data suggests

Below Average
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Data engine & NHTSA methodology by Eduard Batog, Co-founder & Data Engineer. How we calculate this.

The INFINITI EX35 has 92 NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. 6 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Key findings
  • 92 total complaints filed with NHTSA
  • 6 federal recall campaigns
  • 6 crash-related complaints on record
Top concerns
  • Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
  • Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Verify service records for frequently complained components
Worst years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.

Best years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.

What to check before buying used
  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect Complaint volume is influenced by sales volume β€” popular models naturally accumulate more complaints

Problems by model year (best vs. worst)

2008
44
2009
8
2011
20
2012
5

Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Aug 2026

Safety recalls

NHTSA safety recalls

6 recalls found

Safety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.

Safety recall

STEERING:COLUMN

#15V054000STEERING:COLUMNFebruary 2, 2015
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT

#09E050000EQUIPMENTOctober 8, 2009
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT

#09E050000EQUIPMENTOctober 8, 2009
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT

#09E050000EQUIPMENTOctober 8, 2009
Safety recall

AIR BAGS

#08V066000AIR BAGSDecember 2, 2008
Safety recall

AIR BAGS

#08V521000AIR BAGSJuly 10, 2008

Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2008–2013. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.

Common problems

What goes wrong most often

The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 92 NHTSA complaints β€” these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.

01
AIR BAGS22 complaints
02
STEERING16 complaints
03
ENGINE15 complaints
04
POWER TRAIN13 complaints
05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 complaints
06
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10 complaints
07
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 complaints
08
SEATS4 complaints

Owner complaints

NHTSA complaint reports

92 total

These are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFeb 2020

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 YEARS. I'VE REPAIRED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING POSSIBLE THAT COMES UP ON THE CODE READER AND NOTHING KEEPS THE ENGINE LIGHT OFF. I'VE GONE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY CANNOT EVERY GUARANTEE THEIR WORK WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER MECHANIC HAS REPAIRED AIR FLOW SENSORS, ETC. AND HE KEEPS TELLING ME IT'S A COMPUTER UPDATE THAT'S NEEDED TO FIX THE LIGHT - NOT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR.

AIR BAGS,SEATSDec 2019

CAR SEAT PASSENGER FAULT CODE B-1018 SENSOR IN SEAT CUSHION IS DEFECTIVE WHICH PREVENTS AIR BAG FROM DEPLOYING FOR PASSENGERS.

AIR BAGSApr 2019

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT TO DEALER WHO ADVISED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. REPLACED AT $593.14 BEFORE TAX ON 3-22-18. ON 4-27-18, LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND RETURNED TO DEALER WHO ADVISED ENTIRE BOTTOM OF PASSENGER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONAL COST BEFORE TAX WAS $2,201.21. ADVISED PROBLEM WAS THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. SPECIFICALLY, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON EACH TIME THE CAR WAS STARTED. HAVE RETAINED ALL RECORDS AND INVOICES. VEHICLE NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT AND NOTHING HAPPENED TO THE PASSENGER SEAT TO CAUSE A PROBLEM.

ENGINEJul 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI EX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE PUSH BUTTON STARTER SWITCH WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKEMar 2014

2012 INFINITI EX35 JOURNEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY ON A MODERATE SLOPE COVERED WITH LIGHT SNOW. THE CONSUMER WENT BACK OUTSIDE STOOD BY THE VEHICLE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT POPPED OUT OF PARK AND STARTED ROLLING DOWN THE HILL. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO CATCH UP WITH THE VEHICLE, OPENED THE DOOR AND PUT HER FOOT ON THE PARKING BRAKE, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THREE DAYS LATER, THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAD A GRADUAL SLOPE AND SHE APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE 45 MINUTES LATER, SHE WAS SHOCKED TO SEE, THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED AND WAS WEDGED AGAINST THE DIVIDER BETWEEN TWO GARAGE DOORS. THE FENDER WAS DENTED AT THE BACKUP SENSOR. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK, ONLY TO BE TOLD, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. A CONSUMER AFFAIRS REP FROM INFINITI INDICATED THE ROLL HAS BEEN REPRODUCED MANY TIMES. SHE STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE BRAKE MECHANISM ENGAGED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL ONLY. IF THERE WAS A SLIGHT SLIPPAGE, SUCH AS, A SNOW COVERED DRIVEWAY, THE TIRE WOULD SLIP AND THE BRAKES WOULD RELEASE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. *JB

AIR BAGSSep 2023

Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor fails leading to inactivation of front passenger airbag. Dealership says that a repair solution is not available.

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UNKNOWN OR OTHERDec 2022

My drivers side door lock actuator does not allow the drivers door to be opened if its below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. We just got a bomb cyclone bringing snow and for the second winter in a row (new actuator installed last winter for same complaint) my actuator has failed. I di not know what is going on with infiniti’s parts but every person i know who has newer infiniti has to get their actuator changed every year because the car locks them inside. If there were to be a crash or a fire or some type of emergency, I…along with every infiniti owner would have to attempt to escape their car through another door or risk death.

UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 2022

The door lock actuators fail to work for the doors both inside and outside if the temperature gets below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. (Also within this weather, my outer door handle which is physically attached to said actuator) has broken off. I've repaired one actuator with an aftermarket one but the drivers door actuator is only made by Infiniti. The cost of the part alone is $800 the labor is another $300. The risk is that in the case of a crash, engine fire, and/or severe mechanical failure, I will be unable to exit my vehicle and will subsequently die should such an situation occur. I've spoken to several mechanics that tell me it's quite common with Nissans and infiniti's. I've seen on dozens of forums that they believe there should be a recall on this since it's been happening for 20+years and isn't covered under warranty due to being a wear and tear part.

POWER TRAINDec 2021

The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti M56. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V755000 (Power Train) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that while making a left turn from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle drove 2 MPH and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that as he released the accelerator pedal and depressed it again, he was able to drive the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact that they would follow up with the dealer. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINEOct 2021

I love this vehicle but it's suddenly started having a rough idle and with a scan tool detects multiple misfires and several codes due to timing, in which case the timing chain has been worn out call the dealership to see if the timing chain recall for the m56 was done to my car they said it was VIN specific now I am stuck with a vehicle that is very dangerous to be driven.

POWER TRAINOct 2021

Driveshaft malfunctioning. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Driveshaft malfunctioning is causing the vehicle to shake violently at speeds above 60 mph. My safety and others safety is put at risk when I'm accelerating above 60 mph and the vehicle begins to shake violently causing the vehicle to veering into on coming traffic or nearby lanes. This problem has been reproduced and confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle hasn't been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. This problem first appeared about 4 years ago but progressively gotten worse. In December 13, 2020 β€” An Infiniti driveshaft recall includes more than 2,700 vehicles with driveshafts that may break. The recalled vehicles include 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014 Q70 and 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid vehicles. Unfortunately, my vehicle wasn't included in this recall and it yet should.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERMay 2020

THE DASHBOARD ON THIS CAR IS MELTING AND CRACKING. IT HAS 62K MILES ON IT AND IS GARAGE KEPT. THE MELTED DASH CREATES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE SOMETIMES. *TR

UNKNOWN OR OTHERFeb 2019

HERE IS A COPY OF A BLOG. I HAVE BOUGHT 6 BATTERY'S IN 4 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED WITH THE FAMILY LATE AT NIGHT PAID FOR MANY TOW TRUCKS. TAKEN MY CAR TO INFINITY DEALERS WITH NO SUCCESS. PLEASE READ THIS BLOG.. HTTPS://X.INFINITIHELP.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP/2011-M37X-BATTERY-PROBLEMSI-7942.HTML 4 PAGES OF PEOLPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THERE INFINITI. I AM TOLD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A 1200 MODULE THAT MAYBE WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM THAT ANYONE WOULD NOTICE IN THE FIRST COUPLE OF YEARS BECAUSE YOU THINK THE BATTERY IS AT FAULT. INFINITI FIX THE ISSUE IN 2014 BUT DID NOT DO A RECALL ON PRIOR M37/56.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINEFeb 2019

I STARTED THE CAR UP AND STARTED TO DRIVE TO WORK ABOUT 3 MILES INTO DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY REVS WITH NO POWER OR SPEED GAIN AND THE VEHICLE WAS GIVING ME AROUND 15MPH TO THE POINT WHERE I COULDN'T GAIN MUCH MORE SPEED AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR THE TIMING CHAIN BUT IT HAS SINCE EXPIRED AND NOW I AM STUCK WITH THE REPAIRS.

SERVICE BRAKESSep 2018

WHEN YOU GO TO APPLY THE BRAKE IT OFTEN LOCKS UP AND STOPS IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT COMES AND GOES. IT ALSO AT THE SAME TIME IT IS STOPPING ABRUPTLY WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE COMPLETELY IT WILL DO THE OPPOSITE AND THE BRAKE WILL DEFLATE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING. WHILE STOP IT WILL LOSE PRESSURE AND THE BRAKE WILL SLOWLY GO TO THE FLOOR. HAVE TAKEN IT SEVERAL PLACES AND THEY CAN NOT FIX. HAVE HAD ALMOST ALL BRAKE PARTS REPLACED AND OR CHECKED. THIS HAPPENS EVER TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED FOR A WEEK OR SO THEN GOES AWAY THEN COMES BACK PERIODICALLY. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. MECHANICS HAVE ENCOIUNTERED THE ISSUE AND CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT, INCLUDING INFINITI.

STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Nov 2017

4WAS AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ASPHALT, OR TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT AND ROAD IS ROUGH. THE REAR OF THE CAR FEELS UNSTABLE AND STEERING WHEEL IS OFF-CENTER. THE LIGHTS ARE ON UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED ON AGAIN AND BEFORE THE WARNING SYMBOLS COME BACK ON, THE STEERING WHEEL IS CENTERED AND CAR DRIVES FINE. INFINITI HAS RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE HICAS ACTUATOR. THIS HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM FOR INFINITI OWNERS AND ARE THEN RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE 4WAS CONTROL BOX. REPLACING THE CONTROL BOX ALSO DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I HAVE READ AND JOINED A NISSAN/INFINITI FORUM WHERE OWNERS THAT HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM HAVE FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE NISSAN AND INFINITI DEALERSHIP AND STILL HAVE THE WARNING LIGHTS ON. I CONTACTED INFINITI CORPORATE OFFICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, BUT WAS INFORMED THEY DO NOT TRACK THIS TYPE OF INFORMATION. THE 4WAS AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ISSUE IS HAPPENING TO BOTH NISSAN AND INFINITI MODELS AND THROUGHOUT VARIOUS YEARS. THE CONCERN IS THAT INFINITI'S RECOMMENDATION IT TO REPLACE THE HICAS ACTUATOR AND SPEND $6K (PART COST $5,500 AND LABOR $400, BUT THAT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION I HAVE FOUND, INFINITI IS NOT ACCURATELY DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM.

AIR BAGSAug 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI EX35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

AIR BAGSJun 2016

TAKATA RECALL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSOct 2015

ISSUE: PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT CONTINUES TO REMAIN ON AFTER THE PASSENGER IS NO LONGER SITTING ON THE SEAT. ROOT CAUSE FROM DEALER: DEFECTIVE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR. ONLY WAY TO TURN OFF THE SEAT BELT LIGHT IS TO EITHER PUT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ON OR TURN ON AND OFF THE CAR. I NOTICED WHEN I PURCHASED THE INFINITI 2011 M56 THE SEAT BELT LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER A PASSENGER HAS BEEN SITTING ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT AND EXITS THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER JUST NEEDS TO SIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FOR A FEW MINUTES TO EXHIBIT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS I DON'T KNOW IF THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY PROPERLY AS THE OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS FALSELY TRIGGERING A PASSENGER IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATOR WILL SOMETIMES BE ON OR OFF WHEN THE SEAT BELT LIGHT COMES ON. AFTER TAKING THE CAR BACK AND FORTH ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND TO MULTIPLE INFINITI DEALERSHIPS, WAS FINALLY ABLE TO TO GET TO THE PROBLEM. ONE OF THE DEALERSHIP WAS FINALLY ABLE TO CONCLUDE IT WAS DUE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR. EVEN HAD AN INFINITI ENGINEER FROM THE NORTHER CA REGION CONFIRM THE ISSUE WAS INDEED DUE TO THE OCCUPANCY SENSOR. THIS ISSUE WAS FIRST REPORTED WHEN UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY HOWEVER INFINITI AND INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS WILL NOT HONOR THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY. ALSO I HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY JUST FOR THIS PURPOSE HOWEVER THIS PART IS NOT COVERED.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINEApr 2015

DRIVING THIS CAR IS VERY FUN AND I HAVE ENJOYED THE CAR VERY MUCH BUT JUST LAST WEEK I NOTICED A SMELL LIKE BURNING RUBBER OR OIL, COME TO FIND OUT THE NEXT DAY I WAS DRIPPING OIL ONLY NOT A STEADY DRIP BUT A DRIP ONLY FROM DRIVING, ONCE I STOP AND THE CAR COOLS THE DRIP STOPS. I HAVE RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH SOME BOLTS TO THE OIL FILTER THAT ATTACHES TO THE BLOCK BUT WHEN I CALLED INFINITI THEY DON'T SEE IT NOR WILL THEY LOOK AT THE CAR UNLESS I PAY. THIS ISN'T A SEAL OR GASKET THIS IS A VERY BAD LEAK, MY RESEARCH CAME FROM A 2012 LONG TERM ROAD TEST ON A 2011 INFINITI M56 AND STATES THIS WILL BECOME A RECALL BUT NEVER DID? *TR

Showing 20 of 92 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

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The basics

How to read this data

Complaints, recalls, investigations β€” here’s what each number actually tells you about a used Infiniti EX35, in plain English.

01

What is an NHTSA Complaint?

An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is β€” but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Infiniti EX35 has 92 complaints on record across 6 model years.

02

What is a Safety Recall?

A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Infiniti EX35 has 6 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.

03

What Are Crash Complaints?

Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 6 of the Infiniti EX35's 92 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions β€” a key safety signal beyond general reliability.

04

How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?

The reliability verdict (Below Average) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.

05

Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?

Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable β€” simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.

06

Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN

Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Infiniti EX35 vehicles on the road β€” not any specific car. Two Infiniti EX35 vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.

07

What Are NHTSA Investigations?

When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage β€” NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Infiniti EX35 has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.

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Infiniti EX35 reliability β€” frequently asked questions

Is the Infiniti EX35 reliable?

Below Average. The Infiniti EX35 has 92 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is AIR BAGS. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.

Which Infiniti EX35 years to avoid?

Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2008 (44 complaints), 2011 (20 complaints), 2009 (8 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.

What are the most common Infiniti EX35 problems?

Top reported issues: AIR BAGS (22 complaints); STEERING (16 complaints); ENGINE (15 complaints).

Does the Infiniti EX35 have recalls?

Yes β€” 6 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the Infiniti EX35. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

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