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.
2009 Infiniti M35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2009 Infiniti M35, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 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 January 28, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Infiniti M35 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling
2Electrical system
2Steering
2Air bags
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2009 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.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE…
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
2009 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 2009 Infiniti M35, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What M35 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. BUT I HAD TO CONTINUE…
IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER OF 2010 MY 2009 INFINITI M35X UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STALLED WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING. THIS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, TWICE WITHIN A WEEK BEFORE THE CAR WAS SERVICED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM CITED UNDER NHTSA ITEM #10032906, SERVICE BULLETIN # ITB-10-014 AND ONCE AFTER THE…
I PURCHASED AN 07 INFINITI M35X AND HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH IT. THE MAJOR ISSUE WAS DUE TO A "DRAGGING, RASP RATTLING, ROCKS IN A CAN SOUND" COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR; WHICH I FOUGHT WITH THE DEALERSHIP ON FOR OVER A YEAR. SINCE THEN; I WORKED A DEAL WITH THE NEW AND CURRENT GM ON A 09 M35…
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