Most common 2008 Infiniti M35 problems
Share of the 60 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 →
2008 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.
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.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c.,…
Remedy: The dealer will replace the TPMS nut with a new, more robust nut. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 9, 2009.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2008 Infiniti M35:
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.
What 2008 Infiniti M35 owners say
Steering all 21 →
My wife and I purchased a 2008 Infiniti m35x which is still under a warranty from Infiniti and was inspected prior to us taking ownership. I drove the car and after two days I noticed the car pulling hard when changing lanes on the highway. It did it multiple times during a 30 minute trip. I again drove the car today and noticed the issue again. I have owned over ten cars in my life and none have had this steering / lane shifting issue like this. I have also had cars with tires with extreme wear and cars in desperate need of an alignment and still I never experiences pulling in the steering wheel like this. My wife also had a passenger drove the vehicle and both noticed it on a separate occasion. I have two children and am now concerned for their safety. …
I purchased my vehicle in October 2009 certified pre-owned from Infiniti southwest in houston, tx with 13K on it already. This past year I cant take it anymore. The problem is getting worse and worse since the very beginning when I purchased the vehicle. Any groove on the road or minor indentation causes my steering wheel to lose control. Even when I switch lanes, just driving over the little bump reflector cause me tramling. It literally looks like there is a drunk driver on the road when people see me driving. It occurs any time I drive it. I've gotten new tires (which they always try to blame first), almost 3 alignments, and warranty checks and they say they cant find the problem and blame it on the road. Why are there people on every online Infiniti m forum complaining to each other about their vehicle and this problem. …
Air bags all 20 →
The contact owned a 2008 Infiniti M35. The contact stated that while driving approximately 27 MPH, another vehicle making a left turn from the opposite direction failed to yield and crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle by the front tire location. The contact stated that the under-hood components were pushed to the right side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not recall whether warning lights were illuminated. The contact noticed that there was a significant amount of steam coming from under the hood, and the contact turned off the engine. A police report was filed. The contact was transported to the Emergency Room by the daughter's boyfriend. The contact sustained severe, persistent pain from the left hip through the buttock and the knee. The left big toe and three little toes were weak and numb. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Infiniti M35. After slowing the vehicle down, the contact was involved in a front end collision with a motorist traveling on the wrong side of the highway. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The driver of the other vehicle was injured and transported to the hospital. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage approximately 115,000. Updated 10/18/17 the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled.
Wheels & tires
Traveling an tire sensor came on indicating low air pressure. Pull to the emergency lane on bridge on I-55 in louisiana to find nothing wrong. While on the shoulder another car passed with road debris damaging my car. I see a recall for the sensor yet the state of louisiana is not identified for the recall. Can you tell me how louisiana was not included in the tire sensor recall and can you help me get the sensors replaced? I also see many comments of the headlights not be set correctly and I struggle with the low beam view of the highway.
2008 M35 base front end alignment. When driving on uneven roads the front end of the car jumps, rattles and slips. It happens constantly and consistently on uneven or freeways with the grooves (california) at 55 plus miles per hour. The steering is so harsh that the car has to slow down or move to more even road. The road does not have to be that uneven for the problem to occur. New tires and front end alignment only partially fix the problem. But the issue is still evident. On rainy days the problem is worse.
2008 Infiniti M35 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Infiniti M35 a good car?
Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 M35 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the M35 at the same age. 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 2008 Infiniti M35?
The steering — 21 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (20) and wheels & tires (5).
How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti M35 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Infiniti M35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 62,000 miles; 44% 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.