The Infiniti EX35 spans 2008–2013 with 10 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2008, 2011, 2009 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2010, 2013, 2012. It delivers up to 20 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
Is the Infiniti EX35 a good car?
Short answer: yes, with the usual caveat about model years. Our score for the Infiniti EX35 is 4.0 out of 5, built from NHTSA crash-test results, how often it gets recalled and what owners actually complain about — not from reviews.
The complaint that comes up most is the air bags — 21 of the 77 reports owners filed with NHTSA. If you're choosing a year, 2010, 2013, 2012 score best in our data, and 2008, 2011 worst.
This page describes the model. It can't tell you whether that car has an open recall, a rolled-back odometer or a branded title — for that, run its number through our free VIN check.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Infiniti EX35 is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2008 to 2013 across multiple generations.
How to read a Infiniti EX35 VIN — every digit explained
Every Infiniti EX35 carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Infiniti and the country it was built in.
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this EX35.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. Run it through our free VIN lookup to turn those digits into a model year, an assembly plant and a country of origin.
How many recalls does the Infiniti EX35 have?
The Infiniti EX35 has 10 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2008–2013. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2010 Infiniti EX35 recalls 1
Equipment
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHILE IN OPERATION.
Fix. 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.
2009 Infiniti EX35 recalls 1
Equipment
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHILE IN OPERATION.
Fix. 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.
2008 Infiniti EX35 recalls 4
Steering:column
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
Air Bags
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. 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.
Fix. 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.
Air Bags
What's wrong. 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 BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix. 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 SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Equipment
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHILE IN OPERATION.
Fix. 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.
Best and worst years for the Infiniti EX35
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 6 tracked years, the worst years are 2008, 2011, 2009 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2010, 2013, 2012.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 EX35 | Air Bags | Avoid | |
| 2009 EX35 | Air Bags | Avoid | |
| 2010 EX35 | — | Best | |
| 2011 EX35 | Power Train | Avoid | |
| 2012 EX35 | Engine | Best | |
| 2013 EX35 | — | Best |
What are the most common Infiniti EX35 problems?
The most-reported Infiniti EX35 problems are Seats (4 reports), Tires (2 reports) and Engine (15 reports) — out of 77 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Infiniti EX35 specifications & dimensions
The 2010–2013 Infiniti EX35 measures 182″ long on a 110″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 4,032 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Infiniti EX35 window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | 182″ | 71″ | 63″ | 110″ | 3,915 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Infiniti EX35 cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the EX35 holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 92 cu ft of passenger volume and 19 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Infiniti EX35 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Infiniti EX35 get?
The Infiniti EX35 returns up to 20 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $3,850/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2013 Infiniti EX35 (3.7L 6-cyl) gets 20 mpg combined and costs about $3,850/yr to fuel, emitting 439 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 5/10, smog 6/10) — about $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 EX35 | 18 | 25 | $3,850 | 439 | 6/10 | 3.7L 6-cyl | |
| 2012 EX35 | 17 | 24 | $3,850 | 444 | 6/10 | 3.5L 6-cyl | |
| 2011 EX35 | 17 | 24 | $3,850 | 444 | 6/10 | 3.5L 6-cyl | |
| 2010 EX35 | 17 | 24 | $4,050 | 468 | 6/10 | 3.5L 6-cyl | |
| 2009 EX35 | 17 | 24 | $4,050 | 468 | — | 3.5L 6-cyl | |
| 2008 EX35 | 17 | 24 | $4,050 | 468 | 5/10 | 3.5L 6-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the EX35 stacks up against the most fuel-efficient wagons, or calculate this EX35's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Infiniti EX35 have? Power & range
The Infiniti EX35 is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.7L 6-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.7L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Infiniti EX35 cost to own?
A used Infiniti EX35 sells for a median of about $5,499 for a 2012 — most listed between $5,499 and $11,450, from 73 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 EX35 | $5,499–$11,450 | 3 | |
| 2011 EX35 | $3,200–$7,995 | 10 | |
| 2010 EX35 | $3,300–$8,995 | 30 | |
| 2009 EX35 | $4,400–$19,000 | 5 | |
| 2008 EX35 | $2,400–$6,900 | 25 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a EX35 is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.
A Infiniti EX35 tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 75% | $22,500 | −$7,500 |
| Year 2 | 63% | $18,900 | −$11,100 |
| Year 3 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 4 | 44% | $13,200 | −$16,800 |
| Year 5 | 37% | $11,100 | −$18,900 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this EX35 loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $19,250 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the EX35 ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Infiniti EX35 to insure?
A Infiniti EX35 costs about $1,383 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 4% below the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (96, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the EX35's HLDI loss index. See Infiniti insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Infiniti EX35 safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the EX35 yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Infiniti EX35 last?
A well-maintained Infiniti EX35 typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Infiniti EX35’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this EX35’s VIN free →All Infiniti EX35 model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Infiniti EX35 — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 EX35 | 0 | — | |
| 2012 EX35 | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2011 EX35 | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2010 EX35 | 1 recall | — | |
| 2009 EX35 | 1 recall | — | |
| 2008 EX35 | 4 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the EX35?
By owner-complaint volume, 2008, 2011, 2009 drew the most reports. 2010, 2013, 2012 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the EX35 have?
10 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2008–2013. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Infiniti recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the EX35 get?
Up to 20 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a EX35 last?
A well-maintained EX35 typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the EX35 reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the EX35 is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Infiniti EX35 warranty?
New Infiniti models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 6 years / 70,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Infiniti dealer.
Where is the Infiniti EX35 made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your EX35's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Infiniti may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a EX35 weigh?
The EX35's curb weight is around 4,032 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the EX35 have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.