YearToAvoid

2010 Infiniti M35 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2010 Infiniti M35 ranks best among the 5 model years with data, with a complaint index of 0 and just 20 complaints. It carries 5 recalls, mainly airbags and an accelerator pedal sensor issue, but reported mileage-at-failure medians stay under 51,075.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#5 of 5 M35 years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
20
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
5
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2009
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
17 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2010 Infiniti M35 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine6 (30%)
  2. Steering6 (30%)
  3. Airbags3 (15%)
  4. Brakes2 (10%)
  5. Electrical System2 (10%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain2 (10%)
  8. Other1 (5%)

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

What owners report

  • Some owners report the vehicle accelerating unexpectedly with no foot on the gas, in one case leading to a crash.
  • Steering has been described as wandering or requiring constant correction, with the wheel sometimes pulling hard to one side or feeling like it could be ripped from the driver's hands.
  • One owner reported the transmission downshifting abruptly at low speed, causing the car to lunge forward.
  • Another owner described the engine seeming to slip into neutral at highway speed, leaving little power to reach an exit.
  • A tire sidewall was reported to fail and leak air with no visible cause such as a nail or road hazard.
  • Owners also described the transmission jumping between gears erratically while slowing down, requiring firm braking to control the car.
2010 Infiniti M35 complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2010Jan 2011Dec 2013Jun 2014Jan 2016Jun 2017Mar 2022
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Mar 2022; peak Jun 2014 (2).

2010 Infiniti M35 recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V008000Jan 9, 2020Airbags307,962 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

  2. NHTSA 17V028000Jan 10, 2017Airbags152,554 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  3. NHTSA 16V349000May 24, 2016Airbags413,852 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

See all 5 recalls for the 2010 Infiniti M35 →

2010 Infiniti M35 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other M35 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020062007200820092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Caution5060519
2009Good2516519
2010Best020519

All Infiniti M35 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Infiniti M35 reliable?
Among the 5 model years with data, 2010 has the lowest complaint index (0) and is rated Best. It has 20 complaints, fewer than any other tracked year.
What year Infiniti M35 should I avoid?
NHTSA data marks 2006 and 2007 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 and 210 and 155 complaints respectively, far higher than 2010's numbers.
Does the 2010 Infiniti M35 have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the vehicle, including airbag inflator replacements and an accelerator pedal sensor and engine control module reprogram.
What is the top problem area for the 2010 Infiniti M35?
Engine and Steering are tied as the top problem areas, each making up 30% of complaints, with median mileage at failure of 41,000 and 42,000 miles.
How is fuel economy on the 2010 Infiniti M35?
EPA rates it at 19 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.