AI Damage2008 Infiniti M35: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Infiniti M35 filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 60
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 35% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 8% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 5% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 5% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 5% of all complaints
- Steering: 21 complaints (35% of all).
- Air bags: 20 complaints (33% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Tires: 5 complaints (8% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 4 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Equipment: 3 complaints (5% 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 60 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 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 1 | 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.
The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not recall whether warning lights were illuminated. The contact noticed that there was a significant amount of steam coming from under the hood, and the contact turned off the engine. A police report was filed.
The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The driver of the other vehicle was injured and transported to the hospital. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
As the turn was completed, vehicle surged forward quickly and collided with a tree. The car was completely destroyed. It happened third time. First two times, the car accelerated when my foot was on the brake, but I could control it. The car was brought back to the dealer for check up and inspection.
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My dashboard is cracked all over the seats are faded and the shocks and struts are bad at 120,000 miles
Yes....the entire dashboard is literally melting.....it's become sticky and super shiny. During the day (in bright sunshine), I can hardly see the road because of the reflection from the dashboard....trust me, it's that bad.
2008 infiniti m35. Consumer writes in regards to evaporator emission vapor vent valve repairs. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs.
The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the sun roof exploded without any warning. The dealer fresno infiniti ([address], fresno, [ZIP] [phone]) was contacted to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
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 4,840 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 13% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M35 has 92 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 60, below 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.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti M35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, air bags, tires. Total complaints: 60. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (5%), airbags did not deploy (3%), loss of power / limp mode (3%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 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 2008 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 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.