Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Infiniti M35 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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] '
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M35. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to veer to the left without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
My car vibrates when I'm driving even at 40mph, it started with only the steering shaking, now it has progressed to a point where my and the safety of my family is at risk. It is at the point where driving over the smallest crack or dent a the physically sway or make my car beer off course.
While driving the car will not stay on the road, you have to keep both hands on the wheel, and it is still back and fourth. Have had new tires put om and alignment done, did not help the problem. This happens at all speeds but is worse on the highway over 50mph.
Bought car in oct/2008. After first month noticed erratic steering problems. Searched online and found several others who had same problem. Car pulls to right or left very erratically even on smooth flat roads. Took car to only Infiniti dealership 3 times. They drove car and suggested I buy new tires before they would look at any steering issues. The tires that were on the car only had 3000 miles on them. Replaced tires anyway with second set. Car still had same problems. Took car back to dealership, tech drove 6 miles and said nothing was wrong with the car. Called Infiniti consumer affairs to notify of the problem and poor service from Infiniti dealership. Consumer affairs spoke with dealership and both refused to fix the car. This car is under factory warranty with an extended warranty and was told that this steering is normal for the car and they were not going to fix it. …
When driving and coming to a stop at (30-35 MPH) you would hear a loud "clunk", and the engine would stop. You have no control of the steering and no brakes. We experienced this infinity defect 7-8 times over a 90 day period. First incident 9-14-13. Note- received recall letter (13v-430) from infinity 11-04-13. Made service apt with nalley infinity, marietta, ga. To perform work related to recall letter. I was reimbursed for repairs made on 9-14-13. However, on 12-26-13 while driving in jacksonville, fla. The same problem occurred, and repeated itself 3-4 times that evening before I could reach the infinity of orange pk. Fla. On 12-27-13. Infinity of orange pk. Made the repairs... The cost to me for this repair was $561. This itemized bill was sent to infinity consumer affairs in franklin, tn, and they refused reimbursement. Stating that they could only reimburse for one occurrence. …
I have a 2006 Infiniti m35x. I've had it for about a year. Ever since I purchased it, I have noticed sudden jerking in the steering wheel. The car seems to be "all over the road" I've brought it in to have it serviced/looked at, they tell me nothing is wrong. When I drive the vehicle, I most certainly can tell something is seriously wrong! It's dangerous, the way the vehicle pulls from left to right, in and out of lanes. I've done some research online and have learned that many many other people are having the same problems. Many of which are blaming a faulty steering rack. This is a very dangerous flaw with the Infiniti M35. I have had alignments and brand new tires. Neither of these are the problem. It seems this problem has been going on for quite sometime with several complaints and it doesn't seem like anyone is doing anything about it. …
Normal driving on highway the car suddenly pulled to the left moving in to the oncoming traffic lane then pulled side to side. Aggressive counter steering and slowing down was required to get the car to straighten out. Dry road 65 MPH this is apparently a recurring problem with M35's. Fortunately the oncoming lane was clear or there would have been a head on. This is a serious defect which should be forced to be corrected by Infiniti. Had a previous experience like this and replaced the tires and got an alignment. This did not help it is a steering system problem. This is a serious recurring steering control problem that is well documented by owners on blogs and owner sites like http://forums.nicoclub.com please note that there are a relatively few number of m35x models on the road so high accident rates are not going to be apparent. This should be a recalled item now.
I own a 2006 Infiniti m35x and this car suffers terribly from erratic handling, often referred to as tramlining. This car is almost uncontrollable on rutted or crowned roads at any speed and requires constant corrective steering to avoid having this car 'dart' into the oncoming traffic or off the highway completely. My wife will not drive this car because of this defect. This problem has been reported numerous times for this model year and later, yet no recall or advisory has been posted. This design flaw will kill, and probably has killed, someone if it is not corrected. Dealers frequently attribute this to tire type/brand, tire wear, or alignment but the comments of others posting make it clear that these are not solutions. The problem persists after these steps are taken. The steering rack design is flawed and only after this is replaced does this problem go away.
Steering complaints in other M35 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2006 Infiniti M35?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Infiniti M35, 25% of the model year's 210 complaints. The component named most often is rack and pinion › rack (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Infiniti M35 steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2006 Infiniti M35, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Infiniti M35 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 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.