What years of the Infiniti M35 should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2006 and 2007 as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75, the two highest in the lineup, and complaint counts of 210 and 155.

Which Infiniti M35 year is the best?

The 2010 model year is rated Best, with a complaint index of 0 and only 20 total complaints, the lowest among all M35 years covered.

Is the 2008 Infiniti M35 reliable?

The 2008 M35 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 50 and 60 complaints, most tied to steering issues at a median of 62,000 miles.

Does the Infiniti M35 have airbag recalls?

Yes. Airbags are the top problem area across all M35 years, accounting for 26 percent of the 461 total complaints, and multiple Takata inflator recall campaigns apply to 2006 through 2010 models.

How many complaints and recalls does the Infiniti M35 have overall?

Across the 2006-2010 model years, NHTSA lists 461 total complaints and 6 recall campaigns for the Infiniti M35.

Infiniti M35 Best and Worst Years (2006–2010)

The 2006 and 2007 Infiniti M35 are the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 and the highest complaint counts (210 and 155). The 2010 model year is the Best pick with a complaint index of 0, and 2009 is rated Good.

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

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2007 Best 2010

Model years: 5; 2006–2010
NHTSA complaints: 461
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 19
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Airbags

M35 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 M35 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	Avoid	100	210	8	1	5	Structure & Body	18	—
2007	Avoid	75	155	5	0	4	Structure & Body	19	—
2008	Caution	50	60	3	1	5	Steering	19	—
2009	Good	25	16	2	0	5	Engine	19	—
2010	Best	0	20	1	0	5	Engine	19	—

M35 years to avoid: what went wrong

2006 Infiniti M35 Index 100 · 210 complaints · 5 recalls

The 2006 M35 has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and leads the model in total complaints (210). Structure & Body issues make up 27 percent of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 101,000, followed by steering problems at 25 percent (median 59,750 miles). Owners also reported airbag failures, including non-deployment during crashes, and engine-related sudden acceleration or braking incidents. NHTSA lists five recall campaigns tied to this year, including multiple Takata airbag inflator recalls. Eight crashes, one fire, and four injuries were reported for this model year, with no deaths.

2006 structure & body problems →2006 steering problems →2006 airbags problems →

2007 Infiniti M35 Index 75 · 155 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2007 M35 carries a complaint index of 75, the second-highest in the lineup, with 155 total complaints. Structure & Body complaints account for 32 percent of reports at a median mileage of 85,931, and airbag complaints follow at 29 percent, with failures reported as far out as a median of 125,000 miles, including cases of airbags failing to deploy or Takata inflator ruptures. Owners also described unintended acceleration and braking issues. Four recall campaigns apply to this year, again centered on airbag inflators. NHTSA recorded five crashes and five injuries for 2007, with no fires or deaths.

2007 structure & body problems →2007 airbags problems →2007 steering problems →

Most common Infiniti M35 problems (all years)

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

Airbags119 (26%)
Structure & Body110 (24%)
Steering108 (23%)
Engine62 (13%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires42 (9%)
Electrical System35 (8%)
Other34 (7%)
Brakes17 (4%)
Transmission & Powertrain10 (2%)
Fuel System8 (2%)

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

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti M35 should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2006 and 2007 as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75, the two highest in the lineup, and complaint counts of 210 and 155.
Which Infiniti M35 year is the best?: The 2010 model year is rated Best, with a complaint index of 0 and only 20 total complaints, the lowest among all M35 years covered.
Is the 2008 Infiniti M35 reliable?: The 2008 M35 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 50 and 60 complaints, most tied to steering issues at a median of 62,000 miles.
Does the Infiniti M35 have airbag recalls?: Yes. Airbags are the top problem area across all M35 years, accounting for 26 percent of the 461 total complaints, and multiple Takata inflator recall campaigns apply to 2006 through 2010 models.
How many complaints and recalls does the Infiniti M35 have overall?: Across the 2006-2010 model years, NHTSA lists 461 total complaints and 6 recall campaigns for the Infiniti M35.