AI Damage2006 Infiniti M35: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Infiniti M35 filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 210
- involving a crash
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 23% of all complaints
- 3 Seats 23% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 9% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 8% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- Steering: 53 complaints (25% of all).
- Air bags: 49 complaints (23% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Seats: 48 complaints (23% of all).
- Electrical system: 19 complaints (9% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 18 complaints (9% of all), 3 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 210 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 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.
The airbag did not deploy in 2 collisions. Fortunately I had a secured seat belt fastened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti m35. The contact stated that while attempting to engage the brakes, the brake system failed causing the contact to crash into the rear end of the proceeding vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
The vehicle often surges without pressure to the gas pedal or when pressing the brake.
On july, 22, 2009, my 2006 infiniti m35x accelerated out of control. I had parked the car and it took off , went through a metal fence, through some bushes and pulled a pole from the ground. The pole lodged at the bottom of the car and stopped the car which had not responded to the brakes.
I was backing into my driveway, when I stepped on the brake the car accelerated and did not stop until it hit a concrete wall in my backyard, knocking it down. I contacted infiniti consumer affairs. I was advised not to move the car, a dealer technician would be sent to look at the car.
The sudden acceleration caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete wall, causing a minor knee injury. The vehicle was towed to the dealership as a precaution. Upon inspection the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The problem occurred on multiple occasions and was inspected each time.
The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle with several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed back to the residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belts warning light had been illuminated for approximately one month. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.
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 1,943 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 5% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M35 has 92 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 210, above average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- 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 2006 Infiniti M35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, air bags, seats. Total complaints: 210. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (5%), warning lights, check engine (4%), seat belts (3%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Infiniti M35?
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 2006 Infiniti M35 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 2006 models
Read also
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 2026-11-06.