AI Damage2007 Infiniti M35: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Infiniti M35 filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and seats. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 155
- involving a crash
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 29% of all complaints
- 2 Seats 26% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 17% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 6% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 5% of all complaints
- 7 Electrical system 4% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 3% of all complaints
- Air bags: 45 complaints (29% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Seats: 40 complaints (26% of all).
- Steering: 26 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 9 complaints (6% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 9 complaints (6% 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 155 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 | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 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.
Updated 03-07-08 the consumer also stated the airbags didn't deploy. The consumer stated the engine was still running after the crash, the vehicle was in neutral at the bottom of the hill. The incident was reported to the police, but no one came out, since it was on private property.
A loose or unstable driverâs seat can impair vehicle control, increase driver distraction, and reduce the effectiveness of seatbelt and airbag systems in the event of a crash. As a result, this defect substantially increases the likelihood of an accident and the risk of serious injury.
I was driving home recently and the back of my seat near the base gave out on me, the lower back/bottom raising motor was working but the seat was not going up. Upon inspection I found that the welds on the seat bracket had broken, going online and searching found me countless forums of seat brackets breaking during…
Electrical fault in a sensor that I believe causes the engine to shut down. This issue was reported to Infiniti but not corrected; although, Nissan issued a voluntary recall citing a sensor failure that can lead to engine shutdown.
Failure of Occupant Detection Sensor. Air bag light keeps blinking.
The slip indicator/voc and check engine light came on and all I was able to do was make it to the exit with my hazard lights on. I thought maybe the battery or alternator was the cause. I tested both and both were good.
I have a very sticky and melting dashboard that is affecting the visibility and glare while driving.
My drive shaft broke while I was on the highway driving at 65mph. The drive shaft then bang a massive dent in the engine. 1200$ I was lucky enough to be alive to report this
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 2,564 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 7% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M35 has 92 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 155, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Infiniti M35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, seats, steering. Total complaints: 155. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (5%), jerking, harsh shifts (2%), seat belts (2%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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.