What year Infiniti EX35 should I avoid?

The 2008 and 2010 model years are rated Avoid, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls. 2008 has a complaint index of 100 and three recall campaigns; 2010 has an index of 75 with no recalls but notable transmission complaints.

What is the best year for the Infiniti EX35?

The 2011 EX35 is rated Best with a complaint index of 0 and only seven complaints. The 2012 model is rated Good with an index of 25.

Does the 2008 Infiniti EX35 have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2008 EX35, covering a steering shaft replacement, an electrical occupant classification issue, and an airbag control unit software fix.

Is the 2010 Infiniti EX35 reliable?

The 2010 EX35 is rated Avoid relative to other EX35 years, based on 15 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 75, with transmission and powertrain issues making up 27% of reports.

What are the most common problems across all Infiniti EX35 years?

Across all years, airbags account for 25% of complaints, engine 20%, and steering 19%, out of 79 total complaints and three recall campaigns.

Infiniti EX35 Best and Worst Years (2008–2012)

The 2008 and 2010 Infiniti EX35 are the years to avoid, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls. 2008 has the highest complaint index (100) with three recall campaigns covering airbags, steering, and electrical systems, while 2010 shows a lower index (75) driven by transmission problems. The 2011 model is rated Best with a complaint index of 0.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2008 Avoid 2010 Best 2011

Model years: 5; 2008–2012
NHTSA complaints: 79
Recall campaigns: 3
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Airbags

EX35 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti EX35 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2008	Avoid	100	44	5	2	3	Airbags	19	—
2009	Caution	50	8	0	0	0	Airbags	19	—
2010	Avoid	75	15	0	0	0	Transmission & Powertrain	19	—
2011	Best	0	7	0	0	0	Airbags	19.5	—
2012	Good	25	5	1	0	0	Airbags	19.5	—

EX35 years to avoid: what went wrong

2008 Infiniti EX35 Index 100 · 44 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2008 EX35 has the worst complaint index (100) of the model and carries three recall campaigns: a steering shaft recall, an occupant classification/airbag electrical recall, and an airbag control unit software recall. Owners reported airbags and steering tied as top problem areas (25% share each), followed by engine (23%) and electrical (14%) issues. Sample complaints describe frontal airbags failing to deploy in a crash, rear-seat and tire-area fires while parked, and mirror blind spots contributing to a collision. Median mileage at failure for airbags was 88,000 and for steering 68,000, suggesting problems surfaced well into ownership.

2010 Infiniti EX35 Index 75 · 15 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2010 EX35 carries no recalls but ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 75, driven mainly by transmission and powertrain complaints (27% share) at a low median mileage of 6,437. Owners described accelerator lag when pulling into traffic, repeated stalling while in DS mode, and adaptive cruise control that malfunctioned repeatedly from new. Electrical and engine issues followed at 13% each. The low failure mileage points to problems appearing early in the vehicle's life rather than after extended use.

Most common Infiniti EX35 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags20 (25%)
Engine16 (20%)
Steering15 (19%)
Electrical System9 (11%)
Other9 (11%)
Structure & Body8 (10%)
Transmission & Powertrain7 (9%)
Fuel System4 (5%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (5%)
Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Infiniti EX35 should I avoid?: The 2008 and 2010 model years are rated Avoid, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls. 2008 has a complaint index of 100 and three recall campaigns; 2010 has an index of 75 with no recalls but notable transmission complaints.
What is the best year for the Infiniti EX35?: The 2011 EX35 is rated Best with a complaint index of 0 and only seven complaints. The 2012 model is rated Good with an index of 25.
Does the 2008 Infiniti EX35 have recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2008 EX35, covering a steering shaft replacement, an electrical occupant classification issue, and an airbag control unit software fix.
Is the 2010 Infiniti EX35 reliable?: The 2010 EX35 is rated Avoid relative to other EX35 years, based on 15 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 75, with transmission and powertrain issues making up 27% of reports.
What are the most common problems across all Infiniti EX35 years?: Across all years, airbags account for 25% of complaints, engine 20%, and steering 19%, out of 79 total complaints and three recall campaigns.