repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Infiniti M35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 155 owner complaints about the 2007 Infiniti M35, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-349 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Infiniti M35 has problems
155 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
40Seats1 crash/fire/injury
26Steering
9Vehicle speed control
9Structure
7Tires
6Electrical system
4Suspension
3Power train
129 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 45 | 2 |
| Seats | 40 | 1 |
| Steering | 26 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Infiniti M35 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. 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.
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.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Seats
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,200median
Middle half: $835 – $1,228
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other M35 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 M35 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Infiniti M35, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What M35 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TAKATA RECALL: MAY 23, 2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERR1622 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V-349 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE ACCORDING TO THIS RECALL, IT STATES THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE CAR BECAUSE THE AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANY TIME AND MAY SEND METAL PIECES FLYING. THIS IS THE ONLY FORM…
TAKATA RECALL. RECALL ISSUED 1/10/2017, MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 1701, NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 17V-028. HAVE NOT HEARD FROM DEALER!
TAKATA RECALL - INFINITI M35 2007 RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE AROUND 6 MONTHS AGO AND NEVER GOT A SECOND LETTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. JUST CALLED THE INFINITI DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WILL ORDER THE PARTS AND MY APPOINTMENT WILL BE IN TWO MORE MONTHS. WHY WEREN'T THE PARTS ALREADY ON ORDER? WHY DID I…
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