repaired · 2016 Q2
Steering: column
Risk. Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
2008 Infiniti EX35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2008 Infiniti EX35, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-054 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Infiniti EX35 has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
11Steering
8Engine
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Seats
2Structure
2Suspension
2Vehicle speed control
65 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 4 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 Infiniti EX35 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT INFLATING IN A CRASH IN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO SO, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other EX35 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the EX35 median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Infiniti EX35 safety ratings
2008 Infiniti EX35 w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Infiniti EX35, and the recalls they led to.
- Steering column separationNo recall
In owners' words
What EX35 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The airbags did not deploy for an accident going 50 miles an hour hit straight on into an embankment. The bumper was destroyed and ripped off. In addition the bar of support of the bumper was bent in all the way into the radiator and yet still the airbags did not deploy.
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. WE HAD THE DEALERSHIP DO A DIAGNOSTIC ON IT AND CAME BACK THAT THE OCCUPANT CONTROL SENSOR UNIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS BAD AND THEY WANT 6400.00 TO FIX IT!! IRONICALLY, OTHER 2007-2008 INFINITY EX35 MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, EXCEPT…
THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR DOES NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION PROPERLY. EVEN WITH AN ADULT PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, USING THE SEAT BELT, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT OCCASIONALLY IS ILLUMINATED (INDICATING AIR BAG IS OFF). THIS APPEARS TO OCCUR RANDOMLY. I CANNOT FIND A PATTERN ON…
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