Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | −36% | — | Engine | Average |
| 2011 | 7 | −36% | — | Airbag | Average |
| 2010 | 15 | 1.9× | — | Transmission | Caution |
| 2009 | 8 | −24% | — | Airbag | Average |
| 2008 | 44 | 4.8× | 3 | Steering | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median EX35 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Infiniti EX35 problems
Latest Infiniti EX35 recalls
Steering › Column
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge.
Electrical system › Software
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units.
Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed.
Air bags
Nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 Infiniti ex35 and my 2009 Nissan murano vehicles. Due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (acu) May cause the passenger air bag not to operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. The recall began on February 19, 2008. Owners May contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 or Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Infiniti EX35 should you avoid?
2008 and 2010 — these years have the most complaints relative to other EX35 years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2008.
What is the best year for the Infiniti EX35?
2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other EX35 years at the same age, followed by 2012 and 2009. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Infiniti EX35 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (20), steering (15) and engine & cooling (13). Airbag complaints peak in the 2008 model year.
How many recalls has the Infiniti EX35 had?
3 recalls across 2008–2012. The model year with the most is 2008. See all Infiniti EX35 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.