2008 Infiniti Ex35 Problems
Shopping for a used 2008 Infiniti Ex35? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 44 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions the most reported area.
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This 2008 Infiniti Ex35 has 44 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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2008 Infiniti Ex35 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2008 Infiniti Ex35 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2008 Infiniti Ex35 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated13% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
13% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2008 Infiniti Ex35 has 44 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- Ex35
- Model year
- 2008
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 44
- Crash-related complaints
- 5
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 23
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2008 Infiniti Ex35 problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Steering Defects, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2008 Infiniti Ex35?
The 2008 Infiniti Ex35 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2008 Infiniti Ex35
Inspection Focus
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially for airbag systems.
- Request service records for reported components: airbags, steering, engine, and electrical systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the steering system and airbag warning lights before purchase.
- Check for any engine performance issues or electrical faults during test drive.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially for airbag systems.
- Request service records for reported components: airbags, steering, engine, and electrical systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the steering system and airbag warning lights before purchase.
- Check for any engine performance issues or electrical faults during test drive.
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Before buying a used 2008 Infiniti Ex35, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 44 NHTSA complaints for the 2008 INFINITI EX35, issues appear concentrated in airbag malfunctions and steering defects, each with 11 reports. Engine problems (9 complaints) and electrical faults (6 complaints) also feature prominently. With only 5 crash-related complaints and a low confidence level, these patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Airbag malfunctions and steering defects each account for 11 complaints, the highest counts.
- Engine problems are reported in 9 complaints, the third most common issue.
- Electrical faults appear in 6 complaints, indicating potential wiring or module concerns.
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Steering Defects
- Engine Problems
Full breakdown
All 2008 Infiniti Ex35 complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Infiniti Ex35. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Infiniti Ex35. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI EX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND WAS CAUSING A GLARE THAT WAS IMPAIRING HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO INFINITI OF SARASOTA 4950 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233, (941) 924-1211) AND INQUIRED…
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD, IT FEELS LIKE I AM GOING TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAR IS EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL WHEN HITTING A BUMP ON THE STREET OR HIGHWAY AND IT'S SCARY. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE CAR JERKS VIOLENTL…
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES AT 3/4 FULL AND SOMETIMES AT 1/2 TANK FULL OF GAS AND SOMETIMES IN BETWEEN THE TWO MAKING IT UNPREDICTABLE AND UNSAFE.
TAKATA RECALL
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. WE HAD THE DEALERSHIP DO A DIAGNOSTIC ON IT AND CAME BACK THAT THE OCCUPANT CONTROL SENSOR UNIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS BAD AND THEY WANT 6400.00 TO FIX IT!! IRONICALLY, OTHER 2007-2008 INFINITY EX35 MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI EX35. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONIC TILT MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY RE-POSITION THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL EXH…
THE ENGINE REPEATEDLY STALLS DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED DOZENS OF TIMES, INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOTS, BRAKING DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON CITY STREETS AND FREEWAY OFF RAMPS AS WELL AS BRAKING ON A LEFT TURN THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT …
FRONT CROSS MEMBER ROTTED OUT IN 77000 MILES. POSSIBLE SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE FRONT A-ARM BOLTS TO THIS MEMBER. CALLED INFINITI DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL.
TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER FOR FIXING THE BELOW RECALL NOTICE. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERR1501 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER15V-054 HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP IS SAYING SOMETHING ELSE IN THE STEERING NEED TO BE FIXED BEFORE APPLYING THE FIX AND REFUSING TO DO THE RECALL. I BELIEVE THE PART W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI EX35. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RE-ATTACH THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE STEERING COLUMN TEMPORARILY AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. NALLEY INFINITI OF MARIET…
UNDER RECALL NUMBER 15V054000, MY INITIAL STEERING COLUMN RECALL WAS REPAIRED ON 04/06/2015. THE REPAIRED FAILED ON 05/08/2017. I EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE PLAY IN MY STEERING WHEEL AS A RESULT OF A BROKEN STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.
AUTO STALLS AT LOW SPEED MOTION EITHER WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR STARTING TO MOVE. STALLS OUT IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL WRECKS ON A CITY STREET WHEN STALLED TRYING TO GET THROUGH TRAFFIC.
WHILE DRIVING, AND I'M GETTING READY TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN NEUTRAL QUICKLY IN ORDER FOR IT TO START. ALSO WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. ONCE I ACCELERATE, THE CAR JUST CUTS OF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD! THIS WEEK ALONE I'VE ALMOS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI EX35. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AFTER BEING DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES EARLIER THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR IN THE CABIN. A CLOUD OF SMOKE ALSO APPEARED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO MECHANICS AND THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS…
THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR DOES NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION PROPERLY. EVEN WITH AN ADULT PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, USING THE SEAT BELT, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT OCCASIONALLY IS ILLUMINATED (INDICATING AIR BAG IS OFF). THIS APPEARS TO OCCUR RANDOMLY. I C…
VARIOUS CRACKS HAVE FORMED IN THE LEATHER DASHBOARD. ONE NEAR THE ODOMETER READINGS EXTENDING TOWARDS THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. A SECOND TO THE LEFT OF THE CENTER DASH EXTENDING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. CONTACT INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS BECAUSE THEY REPLACED FX35 DASHBOARDS WITH THE SAM…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI EX35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V054000 (STEERING) HOWEVER THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR DUE TO NOT BEING COMPENSATED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE NEAREST I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI EX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD BECAME STICKY WHICH CAUSED A GLARE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA…
AIRBAG SENSOR IN PASSENGER SIDE SEAT IS NOT WORKING , OTHER 2008 EX35 RECALLED FOR THIS, BUT NOT MINE!!!??? DEALER WANTS 4600 DOLLARS TO REPAIR IT!!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 INFINITI EX35. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND TURNING LEFT, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. TH…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2008 Infiniti Ex35.
Safety recalls
2008 Infiniti Ex35 recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Infiniti Ex35. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
STEERING:COLUMN
AIR BAGS
AIR BAGS
EQUIPMENT
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Questions
2008 Infiniti Ex35 buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2008 Infiniti Ex35 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 44 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2008 Infiniti Ex35 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti Ex35?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (11 complaints). #2: Steering Defects (11 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (9 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Infiniti Ex35?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2008 Infiniti Ex35?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2008 Infiniti Ex35, NHTSA complaints include 5 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 44 total complaints. 3 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2008 Infiniti Ex35 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2008 Infiniti Ex35. A major recall area is STEERING:COLUMN. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2008 Infiniti Ex35?▾
The 2008 Infiniti Ex35 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Ex35 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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