AI Damage2008 Infiniti EX35: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Infiniti EX35 filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 44
- involving a crash
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 25% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 18% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 5% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 5% of all complaints
- Air bags: 11 complaints (25% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Steering: 11 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine: 8 complaints (18% of all).
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (14% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (5% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 44 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contain sustained an injury, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 10/19/15
I called infiniti and they said once they replace the fuel pump in a previous recall they are not required to replace another one. Even if they are at fault it's my burden to fix the issue.
The infiniti then hit a brick column supporting a building with full frontal impact between the headlights. The front air bags did not deploy. The car was a complete loss - $26,000. The driver suffered a fractured vertebrae and concussion and multiple bruises.
The contact stated that the rear view mirrors created blind spots. The blind spots caused an obstruction and the contact was unable to see an oncoming vehicle and caused a crash. The front driver side of the contact's vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti ex35. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and was causing a glare that was impairing his vision while driving. The contact took the vehicle to infiniti of sarasota [address], sarasota, [ZIP], [phone]) and inquired if the vehicle was under recall.
I also noticed that the car jerks violently when changing gears in the automatic transmission. I bought the car in may of this year, its under 100k miles. I contacted the dealership and I'm waiting on a response.
The passenger airbag light stays on constantly. We had the dealership do a diagnostic on it and came back that the occupant control sensor unit in the passenger seat is bad and they want 6400.00 to fix it!! Ironically, other 2007-2008 infinity ex35 models were recalled for the same issue, except mine due to my vin!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti ex35. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel electronic tilt malfunctioned and the driver was unable to properly re-position the steering wheel. In addition, while turning the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel exhibited excessive play.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,689 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).
On average one model year of the EX35 has 16 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 44, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti EX35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, steering, engine. Total complaints: 44. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (14%), airbag warning light (9%), smoke, burning smell, fire (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Infiniti EX35?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Infiniti EX35 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.