Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Infiniti M35 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have a 2007 Infiniti m35x and have noticed a pronounced problem that I recently learned is termed "tramlining". I have noticed the problem mostly at highway speeds on the interstate. When I change lanes, as the car moves to the center of the lane that I am coming from there is a very distinct pull on the steering wheel and feel as though the car is coming out of a rut. As the car completes the maneuver to the adjacent lane it literally swerves abruptly into the rut in the new lane, which again pulls the steering wheel and is very distinct. This problem is an annoyance during dry and clear weather conditions; however, in degraded weather snow, ice, or even wet pavements it is downright scary and in my opinion presents a significant safety hazard. From what I have read this is not unique. I was researching new tires (suspecting this could be the cause, along with a good alignment). …
This car has an undrivable issue of tramlining. It is so hard to stear when there are grooves or road imperfections...unlike any other vehicle I have ever driven. An Infiniti mechanic told me the problem is a defect in design of the steering rack. I can change the struts/shocks and put new tires and that will not help...I have been told. Please fix this problem so I can safely drive my car. It is so jittery to stear, I will not let my wife drive it. Update: I spent $450 at the Infiniti dealer to try and fix the steering. Reset a sensor and alignment. Nothing changed. Constant tramlining. I am told that a redesigned steering column would fix the issue. Again, this is dangerous. The car will not stay straight on a smooth straight road. Very dangerous in cornering.
This car has an undrivable issue of tramlining. It is so hard to steer when there are grooves or road imperfections...unlike any other vehicle I have ever driven. An Infiniti mechanic told me the problem is a defect in design of the steering rack. I can change the struts/shocks and put new tires and that will not help...I have been told. Please fix this problem so I can safely drive my car. It is so jittery to steer, I will not let my wife drive it.
2007 Infiniti m35x - has a major steering problem! Went to a Nissan dealer had 4 wheel alignment, balanced and rotated tires, and problem still exist. Steering wheel violently slams from left to right under normal operating conditions. It's like someone else is trying to take over the steering for you. This happens at very low speeds, and on the smallest dip in the road. Very different from tramlining. Any slight dip in the road causes the steering wheel to slam left and right. I have a Ford escort that handles the road better than this Infiniti, and this is unacceptable for a luxury vehicle. Please act on these complaints. Most American's are not rich to just switch vehicles.
On mildly rutted highway surfaces, such as I-5 and i405, vehicle jerks to the left and right, requiring aggressive steering wheel management to keep the car in the proper lane of travel. On heavily worn surfaces, like I-90 in spokane, the car will jerk hard enough to the left and right to swerve into the next lane on either side. Dealer says this is a common complaint on m35x (all wheel drive) only. Was advised by Infiniti dealer to increase tire air pressure to 37psi front and 33psi rear. This helped but not substationally this is a dangerous vehicle! No accident, yet! There needs to be a design change before I get killed of kill someone else.
In November 2007 I purchased a new 2007 Infiniti M35. Since that time, whenever I drive over rough surfaces, the car jerks to the left and right, requiring a very firm grip on the steering wheel at all times. The local Infiniti service consultant said this was a common problem for this type vehicle. After some research, I discovered there are other 2007 M35 owners with the same problem. They define their problem as 'tramlining' and I believe my issues are the same and this problem presents serious safety issues. Please let me know if or when Infiniti provides something to correct this problem.
I have a 2007 Infiniti m35x which has a terrible problem with the steering when I am driving over a rutted or bumpy road. The steering will pull hard to one side or the other and one time almost took me off the road. The dealer says it's the tires, which are Goodyear rsa original equipment on the car. However, I have driven their other cars with the same tires without any problems at all. I've owned many cars, including infinitis, without this problem and fear this is a very dangerous car as is.
Vehicle steering especially hard to control on highway/interstate. Changed OEM tires at 22,800 miles and helped somewhat. Have 20,000 miles on new tires and problem has resurfaced. Vehicle's steering wheel will abruptly jerk left or right depending on road surface and cause auto to leave the lane its traveling in. Had dealership align but does not help. Almost caused auto to leave interstate on 3/1/13 at 70 MPH. Very serious issue; afraid to drive.
Car has very irregular steering especially on grooved pavement. Pulls sharply in either direction from time to time. I believe this is called tramlining. I had a 2006infiniti m35x sedan which had this problem and I now have a 2007 model of the same car and the problem is even worse. My wife refuses to drive the car thinking it is unsafe. I have new tires on the car.
When driving on roads that are crowning right the steering pulls right... The same to the left. The bigger issue is that when it hits an uneven road the car seems to pull very sharply right of left, uncontrollably. Luckily enough I have enough experience to regain control and know that this does not happen with other cars I drive.
Steering complaints in other M35 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 Infiniti M35?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Infiniti M35, 17% of the model year's 155 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 Infiniti M35 steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 Infiniti M35, though it has 4 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 2007 Infiniti M35 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles, and 36% 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.