Infiniti M35 Steering Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 21, 2026 · 108 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Infiniti M35 across 5 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (53). The words owners use most often: “steering rack” (11% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Steering rack: mentioned in 12 of 108 complaints (11%)
  • Road surfaces: mentioned in 6 of 108 complaints (6%)
  • Tires alignment: mentioned in 6 of 108 complaints (6%)

At what mileage do steering problems happen?

Based on 86 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles11 · 13%
10k–25k miles8 · 9%
25k–50k miles23 · 27%
50k–75k miles18 · 21%
75k–100k miles14 · 16%
100k–150k miles11 · 13%
150k+ miles1 · 1%

How serious are the reports?

None of the 108 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.

Infiniti M35 steering complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 53 complaints
2006: 532006532007: 262007262008: 212008212009: 2200922010: 620106

n = 108 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSteering complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2010 M35630%42,000
2009 M35213%71,000
2008 M352135%13,000
2007 M352617%48,909
2006 M355325%59,750

When owners reported it

Peak: 2011, with 23 complaints
2008: 112008112009: 132009132010: 222010222011: 232011232012: 5201252013: 122013122014: 6201462015: 7201572016: 4201642017: 4201742018: 120181

n = 108 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists steering for the Infiniti M35. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The power steering rack and bushings have been replaced twice on my vehicle when i turn corners or back out of parking spaces it causes leaking and loud noise

Received Dec 8, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11156987

My 2008 infiniti m35x while i am driving on high way will unexpectedly wonder left or right especially if i am changing lines wheel i have to hold steering wheel very tight to be able to control car otherwise i could cause accident . If i am driving in city, sometimes it goes straight then suddenly…

Received Oct 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11030732

My car vibrates when i'm driving even at 40mph, it started with only the steering shaking, now it has progressed to a point where my and the safety of my family is at risk. It is at the point where driving over the smallest crack or dent a the physically sway or make my car beer off course.

Received Sep 5, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11021649

March 7, 2017, nissan agreed to replace the steering column lock on the 2009-2010 altimas and maxima due to the malfunctioning of the electric steering column lock free of charge. I have the exact problem with my 2009 infiniti m35x which nissan also make. There need to be a recall on this…

Received May 22, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10991084

Infinity m35 [xxxxxx] 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…

Received Apr 21, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10979873

Frequently asked questions

Do all Infiniti M35s have steering problems?

No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about steering for the Infiniti M35. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Infiniti M35 steering?

No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.

What do owners say about steering problems on the Infiniti M35?

The most frequent phrase is “steering rack”, in 12 of 108 complaints, followed by “road surfaces” (6).

Other Infiniti M35 problems

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