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.
2010 Infiniti M35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2010 Infiniti M35, most often about the steering. 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 March 1, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Infiniti M35 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Steering
3Air bags
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Power train
2Electrical system
2Tires
1Engine and engine cooling
1Service brakes
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 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
2010 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 2010 Infiniti M35, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What M35 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
I BOUGHT A 2010 INFINITI M35X FROM A HONDA DEALER WITH 80000 MILES. DURING THE FIRST HIGHWAY TRIP I FOUND OUT THAT IT'S TOO HARD TO KEEP THIS VEHICLE WITHIN THE DRIVING LANE WITHOUT CONSTANT STEERING ADJUSTMENTS. THE CAR MOVES TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER IF THE ROAD IS NOT PERFECT. ALSO IF I TOOK MY…
DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, 70MPH ZONE, SLIGHT DOWNHILL SPEED OF 72MPH. NEW REAR TIRES, VERY GOOD CONDITION FRONT TIRES, 1 DAY OLD 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT, CONCRETE HIGHWAY SURFACE IN SUNNY DRY CONDITIONS, APPROXIMATE OUTSIDE TEMP 65. VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT WITH STEERING WHEEL…
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