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Infiniti EX35Model year report

2008 Infiniti EX35 Problems

Complaints
44filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
75,300miles, 37 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Infiniti EX35 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2008 Infiniti EX35. The part named most often is air bags, with 11 complaints (25% of the total), followed by steering (11) and engine (8). 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,300 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 88 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign, 1 NHTSA investigation and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Brakes (1), Engine cooling (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 mine due to my VIN! Why were 200,00+ other cars from same year and model recalled but not mine? Even if new part was used, it still has the same error and should be recalled. This is a safety issue and totally unresponsible of these auto manufacturers to not take responsibility of this!”

NHTSA complaint #11255298, filed 2019-09, 35,000 miles

Steering: “Under recall number 15v054000, my initial steering column recall was repaired on 04/06/2015. The repaired failed on 05/08/2017. I experienced excessive play in my steering wheel as a result of a broken steering column while driving on the highway.”

NHTSA complaint #10993827, filed 2017-06, 150,000 miles

Engine: “The brakes squeak constantly with dealer parts. My radiator cracked and needed replacement at about 50,000 miles. According to several owners on the nico blog this is a common problem. I am very concerned about these issues. I would like to know what can be done.”

NHTSA complaint #10597578, filed 2014-06, 50,000 miles

Electrical system: “While driving the car I noticed that every time I hit a bump or dip in the road, it feels like I am going to lose control of the vehicle. The car is extremely hard to control when hitting a bump on the street or highway and it's scary. I also noticed that the car jerks violently when changing gears in the automatic transmission. I bought the car in may of this year, its under 100k miles. I contacted the dealership and I'm waiting on a response.”

NHTSA complaint #11385297, filed 2020-12, 98,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–103%10–2519%25–5027%50–7524%75–10022%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (37 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 75,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20102013201511201720192021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Infiniti EX35. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
EX35 · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 13.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2008 model year: forward collision warning not available, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Infiniti EX35 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
EX35 RWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172419$4,350
EX35 4WD/AWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic162319$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Infiniti EX35 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 88 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 88 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti EX35

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012559,9980—20—Not enough data
2011717,2000—20—Not enough data
20101525,0000—19—Rising
2009864,0000—19—Not enough data
20084475,3003—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Infiniti EX35 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Infiniti EX35 have?

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2008 Infiniti EX35 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Infiniti EX35 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 11 complaints (25% of the total), followed by steering with 11.

Has the 2008 Infiniti EX35 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Infiniti EX35 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Infiniti EX35 (EX35, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Infiniti EX35 reported?

Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,300 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 100,000 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.