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Infiniti EX35Model year report

2011 Infiniti EX35 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
17,200miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Infiniti EX35 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Infiniti EX35. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,200 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 111 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “My drivers side door lock actuator does not allow the drivers door to be opened if its below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. We just got a bomb cyclone bringing snow and for the second winter in a row (new actuator installed last winter for same complaint) my actuator has failed. I di not know what is going on with infiniti’s parts but every person i know who has newer infiniti has to get their actuator changed every year because the car locks them inside. …”

NHTSA complaint #11498642, filed 2022-12

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti EX35. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #10894841, filed 2016-08

Engine: “This car had an unexplained episode of sudden engine power loss and deceleration followed by engine shutdown and temporary inability to restart the engine. While traveling at approximately 60 MPH on a slightly inclined highway, I suddenly felt that the car needed to downshift but it was not doing so. As I continued to exert additional pressure on the accelerator, the car began to noticeably and quickly lose engine power. The power steering and power brakes worked normally, and I was able to pull off the road, by which time the engine had stopped running. …”

NHTSA complaint #10616769, filed 2014-07, 17,200 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2011 infinti EX35. The contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were positioned very close to one another. The contact also stated that the pedals were positioned at the same height levels. The contact attempted to brake on several occasions and accidentally depressed the accelerator pedal as well. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no remedies for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 17,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10447290, filed 2012-02

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,200 and 17,200 miles.

0%0–10100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 17,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2012201420162202020222
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 2011 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 · wagon AWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk
EX35 · wagon RWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2011 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

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

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 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-cyl7-speed automatic172420$4,100
EX35 AWD3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172319$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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Infiniti EX35 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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. 111 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 111 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 2011 Infiniti EX35 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Infiniti EX35 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Infiniti EX35 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2011 Infiniti EX35 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Infiniti EX35 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Infiniti EX35 (EX35, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Infiniti EX35 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,200 miles and the middle half falls between 17,200 and 17,200 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.