AI Damage2009 Infiniti EX35: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Infiniti EX35 filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 50% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 13% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 13% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 13% of all complaints
- Air bags: 4 complaints (50% of all).
- Steering: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (13% of all).
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 8 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
1.front passenger seat airbag warning sensor light always blinking despite several dealer attempts to correct. Dealer tried to reset sensor on 5/05/10,10/23/15 & 11/15/16 and an estimate of $5,091.96 on 11/15/16 to correct the issue. Manufacturer denied claim to replace sensor on 11/17/16 ([ref]. 2.
The passenger airbag warning in the dashboard next to the speedometer kept flashing while stationary and while driving whether or not a person was sitting in the passenger seat or not. I took it to the dealer twice to be fixed (while under warranty), but the problem continued sporadically.
I took the car to jim coleman infiniti service department to find out why the air bag warning light is flashing non-stop. After the diagnostic they concluded it was due to passenger side ocs sensor faulty, so in order to replace the sensor they need to replace the entire passenger seat due to sensor embedded in the…
The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to holman infiniti (577 nj-38, maple shade township, [ZIP]) where it was diagnosed that the steering lock box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
The steering lock box stopped working, and the car could not be started. We saw that nissan already has a campaign on the sister cars. For this issue. I believe the involves the very same part.the car can not be operated with this issue.
The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and referred the contact to a local dealer. The dealer confirmed the transmission failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000.
I had a tire blowout on the left rear of the vehicle. After mounting the spare I inspected the blown out tire and could not find a cause for the tire to fail. Upon putting the damaged wheel/tire in the spare tire well of the car I noticed that the wheel valve stem was missing and heard something rolling around inside…
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 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the EX35 has 16 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 8, below 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.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Infiniti EX35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, steering, electrical system. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (38%), steering or power steering problems (25%), won't start (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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.