AI Damage2009 Infiniti M35: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Infiniti M35 filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 16
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 19% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 13% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 7 Equipment 6% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 6% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (19% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Steering: 2 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
- automatic, 7-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 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.
While stopped in heavy traffic, following 1.5 hours of very slow stop and go movement, and with my foot on the brake, the car engine raced and accelerated the vehicle into the car stopped in front of me. The resulting collision involved three vehicles stopped in front of me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 infiniti m35. While the contact was stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a pole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician concluded the contact had depressed both the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously and…
March 7, 2017, nissan agreed to replace the steering column lock on the 2009-2010 altimas and maxima due to the malfunctioning of the electric steering column lock free of charge. I have the exact problem with my 2009 infiniti m35x which nissan also make.
Takata recall- dealers claim they have no parts to respond to this recall. The recall notice claims it is dangerous to have anyone in passenger seat.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 infiniti m35. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Every time upon filling the fuel tank the in-dash gauge does not register the full amount. After driving a while eventually it does creep back up but not to full. The problem seems to be progressively getting worse.
The contact stated while decelerating at an unknown speed, the steering wheel shook violently and the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle when making turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rotors were warped.
As I was entering I-295 in attleboro, ma as I accelerated to enter the highway the car started bucking and would not go faster than 40mph. I had to manually shift the car to find a gear that would not have the car buck. In 4th gear and a speed below 45mph it was ok to drive.
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 9,040 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M35 has 92 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 16, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Infiniti M35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, air bags, electrical system. Total complaints: 16. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (13%), brake failure (6%), stalls while driving (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 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 2009 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 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.