2008 Infiniti M35 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (18) · Air Bags (17) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2022-08-09 · campaign 22E066000 · 375 vehicles
Defect: 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 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2020-01-09 · campaign 20V008000 · 307,962 vehicles
Defect: 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 equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. T
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-10 · campaign 17V028000 · 152,554 vehicles
Defect: 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 U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V349000 · 413,852 vehicles
Defect: 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, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nis
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 2013-09-26 · campaign 13V430000 · 98,307 vehicles
Defect: 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 into fail-safe (limp home) mode.
Risk: In this fail-safe mode, throttle valve deposits may cause the engine to stall when the vehicle is coming to a stop or at idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (68)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-006D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB10-029C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB13-007I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 68 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-21 · Air Bags · 180,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2008 infiniti m35. the contact stated that while driving approximately 27 mph, another vehicle making a left turn from the opposite direction failed to yield and crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle by the front tire location. the contact stated that the under-hood components were pushed to the right side of the v…”
2023-12-20 · Visibility/Wiper · 🔥 fire“the treasure hunters c sold n e this car it voughy on fla n we s exposed wires …”
2022-10-27 · Unknown 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 s…”
2020-09-30 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“my dashboard is cracked all over the seats are faded and the shocks and struts are bad at 120,000 miles…”
2020-08-09 · Visibility/Wiper · 145,000 mi“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 th…”
2019-03-13 · Engine“2008 infiniti m35. consumer writes in regards to evaporator emission vapor vent valve repairs. consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs. *ld *tr…”
2018-10-30 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 129,780 mi“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 invest…”
2017-11-09 · Air Bags · 130,000 mi“"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.…”
2017-10-01 · Steering“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 s…”
2017-08-31 · Air Bags · 115,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 drive…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.