Infiniti M35 Problems by Year
Infiniti M35 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical M35 year: 2006, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 M35: 210 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 M35: 155 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 M35: 60 complaints, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti M35 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 119 | 5 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 108 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 90 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 5 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Power Train | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Infiniti M35 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Infiniti M35 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 M35 | 20 | 5 | — | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 M35 | 16 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 M35 | 60 | 5 | — | Steering | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 M35 | 155 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 M35 | 210 | 5 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti M35 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (210), 2007 (155) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical M35 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti M35?
Air Bags, with 119 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti M35 have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.