Most common 2010 Infiniti M35 problems
Share of the 20 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 →
2010 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 2010 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 2010 Infiniti M35 owners say
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Infiniti M35. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized in a upward position. The contact was unable to use the adjustable button to release the steering wheel in the appropriate position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was not available.
Vehicle steering seems to have its own mind at almost all speeds and tends to lunge from one side to another requiring continuous correction. The wheels seem to follow most every deformity / irregularity of the road. One instance the vehicle moved over from one lane to the middle of adjoining lane almost causing a crash. When stopping the steering can swing upto 45 to 60 degrees in either direction. Have taken the car to the dealer more than three times - first time with 18000 miles on the car. Have always been advised that everything was normal. Researched on web and found many similar complaints with this model car described as 'tramlining'. Last time I took a print out of numerous similar complaints from the web to the dealer but they still refused to acknowledge the problem. They said there is no solution offered by Infiniti for this problem and recommended to change the tires. …
Engine & cooling
The fan housing bracket broke off bolts still attached but fan is moving back and forth due to broken brackets believe doing to the weight of the fan and cheaply made bracket had to take to dealer for repair over 1300 dollars. Took to Goodyear for oil change they found the problem but unable to get part had to go to dealer.
I was driving on I-5 north ca going between lathrop and stockton where the speed limit is 70 MPH when my vehicle's engine seemed to shift into neutral. I barely had enough power to get off the fwy ramp where it was safe to park. I then had the car towed to an Infiniti dealer and had them check the car. After the car was hooked up to a diagnostic machine, I was told that the right mass air flow sensor-22680-7s00a needed to be replaced. I was also told that when this sensor went bad, the engine goes into a neutral mode or close to shutdown mode to prevent damage to other parts of the engine. Once the engine problem was diagnosed, the part was replaced and the car functioned fine. What surprised me was that the service technicians were aware of the problem. …
Speed control & acceleration
The car accelerated without warning. I did not have my foot on the gas and the car just sped up. This has happened 2 times. The first time I didnt have an accident but today I did. I ran into a pole. I could have killed myself or someone around me when the car sped up. No warning. I took the car to the dealer and they admitted that there had been a recall but stated it was fixed on my car but it has not been fixed....here is the recall information 2010 INFINITI M35 Report Date: September 26, 2013 Campaign Number: 13V430000 Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Summary: 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. …
Driving with cruise control on, 70mph zone, slight downhill speed of 72mph. New rear tires, very good condition front tires, 1 day old 4 wheel alignment, concrete highway surface in sunny dry conditions, approximate outside temp 65. Vehicle and steering wheel jerked to the right with steering wheel displacing approximately 30-45 degrees from center to the right, followed by a jerk and displacement to the left of approximately 30-45 degrees to the left and repeated to the right and left again... Car was uncontrollable... Reduced speed, killed cruise control, lightly applied brakes. Car became more controllable as speed was reduced. Major auto repair location and ase certified mechanics diagnosed as problem with rack and pinion, possibly "a stuck valve" causing excessive steering inputs to be allowed at higher speeds than normal.
2010 Infiniti M35 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 25 / 19 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Infiniti M35 a good car?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 M35 rates better than average: 72% fewer complaints than a typical year of the M35 at the same age. It is one of the best M35 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 2010 Infiniti M35?
The steering — 6 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and speed control & acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 2010 Infiniti M35 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Infiniti M35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 41,000 miles; 63% 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.