INFINITI M35 · model year

2008 INFINITI M35

79 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash reports, and 6 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2008INFINITIM35 carries 79 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 4 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 M35 is steering with 21 filings, followed by air bags (18) and unknown or other (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 6 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2008 M35. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

79
Complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

79 filings

Crashes Reported

4 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STEERING21
AIR BAGS18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
TIRES4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3
EQUIPMENT3
SEATS2
STRUCTURE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
SUSPENSION2
ENGINE2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1

Recalls (6)

13V43000026/09/2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. Over time, the accelerator pedal sensor signal may deteriorate resulting in the output of an incorrect signal causing the engine to go int

16V34900024/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississ

17V02800010/01/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the

22E06600009/08/2022

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2

20V00800009/01/2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are

09V39300005/10/2009

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND,

Recent Complaints

20231220FireVISIBILITY/WIPER

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20231220FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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20221027UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I purchased a new 2008 Infiniti M-35 equipped with technology package that included navigation. My car has 74,000 miles and needs a map update. I tried to purchase from Infiniti the CD update in which I found out was discontinued in 2020. I was told to use my mobile device in which reminded Infiniti to do so would violate state law and creates a safety hazard. Considering 15 year parts availability the update should be available. I believe Infiniti should provide a navigation update to help insure safety before someone is killed.

20200930SEATS

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ALL OVER THE SEATS ARE FADED AND THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE BAD AT 120,000 MILES

Mileage: 120,000

20200930SUSPENSION

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ALL OVER THE SEATS ARE FADED AND THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE BAD AT 120,000 MILES

Mileage: 120,000

20200930UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ALL OVER THE SEATS ARE FADED AND THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE BAD AT 120,000 MILES

Mileage: 120,000

20200809VISIBILITY/WIPER

YES....THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS LITERALLY MELTING.....IT'S BECOME STICKY AND SUPER SHINY. DURING THE DAY (IN BRIGHT SUNSHINE), I CAN HARDLY SEE THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE REFLECTION FROM THE DASHBOARD....TRUST ME, IT'S THAT BAD. WHEN I SEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF REPORTED MELTING DASHBOARDS. AND, THAT'S ONLY THE ONES WHO HAVE COMPLAINED. I CAN IMAGINE THAT THERE ARE TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ME COMPLAIN PLEASE HELP.

Mileage: 145,000

20190313ENGINE

2008 INFINITI M35. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EVAPORATOR EMISSION VAPOR VENT VALVE REPAIRS. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *LD *TR

20181030VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE DEALER FRESNO INFINITI (711 W PALMDON DR, FRESNO, CA 93704 (559)435-5001) WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. AN INVESTIGATION HAS TAKEN PLACE WITH THE CONTACT INSURANCE AGENCY STATE FARM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,780.

Mileage: 129,780

20171109AIR BAGS

"TAKATA RECALL" AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL IF DEPLOYED MAY CONTAIN SHRAPNEL THAT CAN BE FATAL TO OPERATOR OF VEHICLE. NOTHING HAS OCCURRED, I WAS NOTIFIED OF A CLASS ACTION SUITE AGAINST TAKATA.

Mileage: 130,000

20171001STEERING

MY 2008 INFINITI M35X WHILE I AM DRIVING ON HIGH WAY WILL UNEXPECTEDLY WONDER LEFT OR RIGHT ESPECIALLY IF I AM CHANGING LINES WHEEL I HAVE TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHT TO BE ABLE TO CONTROL CAR OTHERWISE I COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT . IF I AM DRIVING IN CITY, SOMETIMES IT GOES STRAIGHT THEN SUDDENLY IT WILL VEER RIGHT OR LEFT . THIS IS HAPPENING SINCE I GOT CAR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANIC AND VERIFIED THE ALIGNMENT WAS CORRECT. I TRY NEW TIRES, MECHANIC REPLACED INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD NOTHING CORRECTS THE ISSUE. I HAVE FOUND MANY MANY DISCUSSIONS ON THIS ISSUE AND IT APPEARS A FAULTY RACK AND PINION BUT THE COMPANY WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNLESS YOU STILL HAVE WARRANTY LEFT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT MANY TIMES.

20170831CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. AFTER SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH A MOTORIST TRAVELING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. IT WAS NOT DETERMINED WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 115,000. UPDATED 10/18/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JS

Mileage: 115,000

20170807AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE SECOND NOTIFICATION IN JANUARY OF 2017. THE DEALER (INFINITI OF SOUTH ATLANTA 4201 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA, 30291) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THEY EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE DASHBOARD FRACTURING DUE TO THE REMEDY. THE DEALER WAS WAITING ON DASHBOARDS BEFORE REPAIRING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NOZZLE CONTINUED TO CLICK OFF WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL. PER THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A WARRANTY LETTER FOR THE FAILURE AND A STICKER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE THREE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 133,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 133,000

20170807FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE SECOND NOTIFICATION IN JANUARY OF 2017. THE DEALER (INFINITI OF SOUTH ATLANTA 4201 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA, 30291) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THEY EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE DASHBOARD FRACTURING DUE TO THE REMEDY. THE DEALER WAS WAITING ON DASHBOARDS BEFORE REPAIRING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NOZZLE CONTINUED TO CLICK OFF WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL. PER THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A WARRANTY LETTER FOR THE FAILURE AND A STICKER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE THREE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 133,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 133,000

20170213AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

20161230AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

20161227AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THIS WAS DUE TO THEIR REFUSAL TO SIGN A WAIVER ABSOLVING THE TECHNICIAN OF ANY LIABILITY OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY THEM FOR ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

20161208AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

20161123AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

20161105AIR BAGS

FAILURE TO REPAIR AIR BAG AS OF THIS DATE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2008 INFINITI M35 have?
The 2008 INFINITI M35 has 79 NHTSA complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2008 INFINITI M35?
Yes, the 2008 INFINITI M35 has 6 recall(s). The most common affected component is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 INFINITI M35?
The most-complained component for the 2008 INFINITI M35 is STEERING with 21 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2008 INFINITI M35 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.