Most common 2006 Infiniti M35 problems
Share of the 210 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti M35 complaints by model year
Best M35 years: 2009, 2010. Years to avoid: 2006, 2007. Compare all years →
2006 Infiniti M35 recalls (5)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.
Air bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. Over time, the accelerator pedal sensor signal may deteriorate resulting in the output of an incorrect signal causing the engine to go into fail-safe (limp home) mode.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2006 Infiniti M35:
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
What 2006 Infiniti M35 owners say
Steering all 53 →
In March of 2014, while driving over 200 miles to a conference, I began to notice that my 2006 Infiniti M35 was pulling me to the left and to the right. Hitting a bump or a pothole would make it very easy to lose control. Being that I was in a different city, I was not familiar with local automotive technicians to assist me in determining the exact cause. This LED me to purchase a whole new set of tires and a front end alignment. However, months later, the problem still exists. I am afraid that this pulling will have the potential to cause a very bad accident. I also changed out my struts because I also had the bouncing action going on, but to no avail, the problem still exists. There is definitely something seriously wrong. Could you all look into addressing this issue before it has to cost someone their life?
Infinity M35 [redacted] I love my infinity and would like to keep it and drive many more miles, but I have 3 issues 1) tramlining - car moves left and right, hard to drive, a safety concern 2) interior dash and cracks and detonating, needs replacing 3) interior headliner is sagging and need replacing what are my options? Can Nissan help me out with these repairs? Thank you for responding! [redacted] '
Air bags all 49 →
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M35. The stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an active recall. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle could be repaired at his expense. The contact stated that the manufacturer intentionally excluded his VIN from NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V008000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the issue would be escalated to the regional specialist and he would receive a recall notification if the VIN became included in the recall. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Made takata airbag recall appointment with Dealer on August 27, 2021. Then dropped car off dealer at 2pm, September 1, 2021. Today it is September 16, 2021--the job is supposed to take 2 hours. The dealer still has my car. So I am at 2 weeks and 1 day. The service manager is not returning calls. No loaner car given. That does not seem reasonable. No wonder why there are so many airbag recall not fixed Two weeks and a Day to fix a 2 hour issue. Please Help. Time limits are needed once repair is scheduled.
Seats all 48 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M35. The contact stated that the driver's seat was turned towards the right and the right back side of the seat was twisted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 83,000. * consumer stated two days after I filed my complaint with nhsta, the other side of the drivers seat frame broke. Luckily I had just sat down in the drivers seat. If I was driving when this occureed I could have been involved in an accident. When the seat frame suddenly broke this would have put me into a bad position if the airbag deployed that could have caused further injury. I purchased a new seat frame with motors for my car from the Infiniti dealer and had the seat repaired by the valley upholstery shop. See attached parts and repair receipts. Updated 11/01/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M35. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to Infiniti of orange park (6999 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244) to be repaired under an air bags recall. After picking up the vehicle, the contact became aware that the seat had been pushed back all the way while the recall repair was being performed. The contact was unable to adjust the driver's side front seat forward or up and down, which made driving the vehicle difficult. The contact was informed that there was a cost to repair the seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2006 Infiniti M35 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Infiniti M35 a good car?
Based on 210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 M35 rates avoid: 3.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the M35 at the same age. It is one of the M35 years we suggest avoiding. 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 2006 Infiniti M35?
The steering — 53 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about rack and pinion › rack. Next are the air bags (49) and seats (48).
How many recalls does the 2006 Infiniti M35 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2006 Infiniti M35, the most recent from January 9, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti M35?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006 and 2007. See the full Infiniti M35 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Infiniti M35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 21% 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.