2008 Infiniti EX35 problems
NHTSA has received 54 complaints about the 2008 Infiniti EX35, and 20% of them involve air bags. After that come steering (20%) and engine (17%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 20% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 47 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 82,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 3 injuries reported.
It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The 2008 infiniti ex35 was struck by a car (honda accord) going through a red light. Initial contact on the driver side of the car - all side airbags deployed. The infiniti then hit a brick column supporting a building with full frontal impact between the headlights. The front air bags did not deploy. The car was a complete loss - $26,000. The driver suffered a fractured vertebrae and concussion and multiple bruises. This complaint is for the front airbags that did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 infiniti ex35. While driving at approximately 15 MPH and turning left, another vehicle failed to stop at a red traffic light and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contain sustained an injury, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 10/19/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti ex35. The contact stated that the driver rear seat caught fire while the vehicle was parked in the garage. The contact also stated that the driver rear tire exploded. The fire department was called to the scene. The manufacturer investigated and concluded that the fire was not caused by a manufacturer defect. The contact's insurance company believes that the fire initiated at a defective wiring harness located in the motor area. The vehicle was destroyed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti ex35. The contact stated that the top of the dashboard became sticky which caused a glare to the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.
Front cross member rotted out in 77000 miles. Possible safety concern because the front a-arm bolts to this member. Called infiniti dealer and they said there is no recall.
Other model years of the EX35
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008