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Infiniti EX35 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 58 owner complaints on the Infiniti EX35 from 35 production runs; the worst run has 5, the typical one 1.7.

NHTSA complaint records · 58 complaints · 35 runs · 2008–2012 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported EX35 run is JNKAJ09E38M (2008 builds) with 5 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 29% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 2.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for EX35 model years 2008–2010.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti EX35 has 35 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 33% of every EX35 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti EX35 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JNKAJ09E38M••••••20085——
JNKAJ09FX8M••••••20084—2
JNKAJ09F48M••••••200841—
JNKAJ09E18M••••••20083——
JNKAJ09E28M••••••20083——
JNKAJ09F28M••••••20083——
JNKAJ09E08M••••••200821—
JNKAJ09F58M••••••20082——
JNKAJ09F88M••••••20082——
JNKAJ09F29M••••••20092——
JNKAJ09F08M••••••20082——
JNKAJ09E58M••••••200821—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 23 EX35 runs has 2 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti EX35 the gap between build years is 2.2×: a 2008 car draws 2.2 complaints per run, a 2012 one 1.

FIG.02·Infiniti EX35 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20121551
20111.265—
20091.187—
20082.239185
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2008 at 2.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 29% of everything Infiniti EX35 owners report: Air Bags, 19 of 58 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti EX35 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags192—
Steering13——
Engine10——
Unknown Or Other71—
Electrical System6—1
Seats4—1
Fuel/propulsion System31—
Power Train3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Infiniti EX35; the 4 below cover build years 2008 to 2010. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti EX35 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
09E050000Equipment2008–2010
15V054000Steering:column2008
08V066000Air Bags2008
08V521000Air Bags2008
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The EX35 against its rivals

The EX35 draws 1.7 complaints per production run; the Volvo V50 1.2 and the Hyundai Elantra Touring 2.

FIG.05·Infiniti EX35 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Infiniti EX3558351.710.3%
Volvo V5039321.20%
Hyundai Elantra Touring1527726.6%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 58 reports on the Infiniti EX35, 10.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti EX35 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti EX35All vehicles
Complaints filed581,115,966
Involved a crash6 (10.3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (3.4%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 78% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti EX35 share of that is 58 complaints over 35 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti EX35
Recalls10 campaignsFuel economy20 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems77 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space19 cu ftUsed prices221 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2008–2013

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti EX35 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 58 NHTSA complaints from 35 EX35 runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which EX35 production run has the most complaints?

JNKAJ09E38M, a 2008 build, with 5 complaints. The typical EX35 run has 1.7.

Which EX35 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 2.2 complaints per run and 2012 lightest at 1.

Does the EX35 get more complaints than the Volvo V50?

Yes: 1.7 complaints per production run for the EX35 against 1.2 for the Volvo V50.

How many EX35 complaints involve a crash?

10.3% of 58 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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