AI Damage2010 Infiniti M35: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Infiniti M35 filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 30% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 15% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 15% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 8 Tires 10% of all complaints
- Steering: 6 complaints (30% of all).
- Air bags: 3 complaints (15% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (10% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (10% 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 20 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Consequence Summary: In this fail-safe mode, throttle valve deposits may cause the engine to stall when the vehicle is coming to a stop or at idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fan housing bracket broke off bolts still attached but fan is moving back and forth due to broken brackets believe doing to the weight of the fan and cheaply made bracket had to take to dealer for repair over 1300 dollars.
Takata recall turn my car on and there is a ticking noise coming from behind my dashboard. It will adjust the volume of my radio automatically without me touching it. After a few clicks it will short out my volume. My vehicle was stationary.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 infiniti m35. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v028000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Takata recall long wait for a new parts (over 6 months) called cs and have no timeline available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 infiniti m35. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 infiniti m35. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized in a upward position. The contact was unable to use the adjustable button to release the steering wheel in the appropriate position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.
On 5/8/15 I left paint shop and was going down a driveway (downhill) and as I approached street (rt 26 libery road) I pressed brake and my car would not stop. I repeatedly pressed brake and it continued to go forward into street. Cars were honking and swerving to avoid hitting me.
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 8,257 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M35 has 92 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 20, 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.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- 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 2010 Infiniti M35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, air bags, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (10%), jerking, harsh shifts (5%), knocking, grinding or other noise (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 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.