2008 Infiniti Ex35 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Infiniti Ex35.

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Complaints
54
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2008 Infiniti Ex35 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:86,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#211 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:73,696 mi
#38 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:96,430 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Infiniti Ex35.

Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
86,000
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,696
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
96,430
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Infiniti Ex35. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2008 Infiniti Ex35

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16,973 vehicles.

15V054000Steering:column
~16,973 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.

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2008 Infiniti Ex35 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Infiniti Ex35 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2008 Infiniti Ex35 has 54 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Infiniti Ex35?
Top reported problems: Airbags (11 complaints, avg 86,000 mi); Steering Defects (11 complaints, avg 73,696 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 96,430 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Infiniti Ex35?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,270 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Infiniti Ex35?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Infiniti Ex35 include 5 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Infiniti Ex35 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,973 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Infiniti Ex35?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Infiniti Ex35 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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