Steering complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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. …
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. …
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.
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] '
Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti M35 years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (53), 2007 (26), 2008 (21) and 2010 (6) model years. Steering complaints make up 25% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Infiniti M35 steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for any Infiniti M35 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Infiniti M35 steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles; 49% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rack and pinion › rack (1 mentions).
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.