2008 INFINITI EX35 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
54
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 INFINITI EX35
The 2008 INFINITI EX35 has received a total of 54 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:COLUMN, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (11 complaints), Steering (11 complaints), and Engine (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 INFINITI EX35
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 INFINITI EX35, potentially affecting up to 442,170 vehicles.
Recall 15V054000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 16,973 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
Consequence: Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9,...
View full details →Recall 09E050000 — EQUIPMENT
| 110 vehicles affected
Defect: CURT IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 1 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 11500, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 26, 2008 AND MARCH 12, 2009, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 NISSAN INFINITI EX35 VEHICLES. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE BUMPER STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE MAY PULL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.
Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHILE IN OPERATION.
Remedy: CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-738-7213.
View full details →Recall 08V521000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 204,361 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE...
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO...
View full details →Recall 08V521000 — AIR BAGS
| 204,361 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE...
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO...
View full details →Recall 08V066000 — AIR BAGS
| 16,365 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING 16,365 MY 2008 INFINITI EX35 AND MY 2009 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) MAY CAUSE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED IF THE VEHICLE BATTERY BECOMES SIGNIFICANTLY DISCHARGED.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT INFLATING IN A CRASH IN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO SO, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ACU IN AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 INFINITI EX35
54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 INFINITI EX35. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureinterior Panelsdashboard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI EX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND WAS CAUSING A GLARE THAT WAS IMPAIRING HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO INFINITI OF SARASOTA 4950 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233, (941) 924-1211) AND INQUIRED IF THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
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.
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.
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.
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES AT 3/4 FULL AND SOMETIMES AT 1/2 TANK FULL OF GAS AND SOMETIMES IN BETWEEN THE TWO MAKING IT UNPREDICTABLE AND UNSAFE.
Safety Rating for the 2008 INFINITI EX35
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 INFINITI EX35 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 INFINITI EX35
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 INFINITI EX35. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITB09-013a — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2008 INFINITI EX FUEL PUMP Service Campaign ID # P9202 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P9202. ï· Discard all previous versions of ITB09-013.
ITB-11-018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NISSAN: THERE MAY BE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING COMPLAINTS: ENGINE HESITATION AT IDLE, ENGINE SPEED DROPS LOWER THAN EXPECTED, OR ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AT IDLE. *RM UPDATED 12/13/11. *PE UPDATED 3/28/2013 *JS
SB-ITB-09-013 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFINITI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN 2008 EX VEHICLES, WHEN CERTAIN FUEL BLENDS ARE USED, THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY MAY BEGIN TO EMIT A BUZZING NOISE NOTICEABLE AT THE REAR OF THE CABIN. THIS NOISE DOES NOT AFFECT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE. *PE
SB-ITB-09-013 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFINITI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN 2008 EX VEHICLES, WHEN CERTAIN FUEL BLENDS ARE USED, THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY MAY BEGIN TO EMIT A BUZZING NOISE NOTICEABLE AT THE REAR OF THE CABIN. THIS NOISE DOES NOT AFFECT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 INFINITI EX35
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI EX35
- 2007 INFINITI EX35 — 0 complaints
- 2008 INFINITI EX35 (current)
- 2009 INFINITI EX35 — 13 complaints
- 2010 INFINITI EX35 — 19 complaints
- 2011 INFINITI EX35 — 8 complaints
- 2012 INFINITI EX35 — 8 complaints
- 2013 INFINITI EX35 — 0 complaints
Other INFINITI Models
- INFINITI G35 — 1,851 total complaints
- INFINITI QX60 — 772 total complaints
- INFINITI G37 — 718 total complaints
- INFINITI QX56 — 700 total complaints
- INFINITI Q50 — 687 total complaints
- INFINITI FX35 — 576 total complaints
- INFINITI M35 — 568 total complaints
- INFINITI QX4 — 386 total complaints