2012 Infiniti EX35 Problems & Complaints

Average36% fewer complaints than a typical year of the EX35 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2012 Infiniti EX35 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the EX35 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2012 Infiniti EX35 problems

  • Engine & cooling~80,000 miles
    240%
  • Air bags~71,000 miles
    240%
  • Brakes
    120%
  • Seats~71,000 miles
    120%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~80,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Infiniti EX35 complaints by model year

200820092010201120124481575
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti EX35. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best EX35 years: 2011, 2012, 2009. Years to avoid: 2008, 2010. Compare all years →

2012 Infiniti EX35 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automaticRWD17 / 24 / 20
3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automaticAWD17 / 23 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Infiniti EX35 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 EX35 rates average: 36% fewer complaints than a typical year of the EX35 at the same age. It is one of the best EX35 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Infiniti EX35?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (2) and brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2012 Infiniti EX35 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Infiniti EX35. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti EX35?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008 and 2010. See the full Infiniti EX35 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2012 Infiniti EX35 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 71,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.