KnownCarProblems2008 Infiniti EX35 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Infiniti EX35, most often about the steering (25% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is the most complained-about EX35 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Infiniti EX35 problems
Steering
11 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti EX35. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel electronic tilt malfunctioned and the driver was unable to properly re-position the steering wheel. In addition, while turning the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel exhibited excessive play. The vehicle was…
Tl contact owns a 2008 Infiniti EX35. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v054000 (steering). The technician mentioned that there were difficulties performing the recall remedy however, it was completed. The contact stated that while driving at…
Air bags
11 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
Had just paid for parking garage at booth- gate opened and as I began to move forward hit curb with front drivers side wheel- airbag deployed and hit me with stunning force (lacerations on forehead- hand and forehead bleeding - black and blue eyes later). The overall length of curb starting from gate was only 4 feet(…
Airbag sensor in passenger side seat is not working , other 2008 EX35 recalled for this, but not mine!!!??? Dealer wants 4600 dollars to repair it!!
Engine
9 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles.
While driving, and I'm getting ready to slow down or stop. The car completely shuts off. I have to put it back in neutral quickly in order for it to start. Also while at a complete stop. Once I accelerate, the car just cuts of in the middle of the road! This week alone I've almost had three accidents because of this.…
The engine repeatedly stalls driving at low speeds or while braking. This has happened dozens of times, including while driving through parking lots, braking during rush hour traffic on city streets and freeway off ramps as well as braking on a left turn through a traffic light on a highway, almost causing me to get…
Electrical
6 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 98,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
While driving, and I'm getting ready to slow down or stop. The car completely shuts off. I have to put it back in neutral quickly in order for it to start. Also while at a complete stop. Once I accelerate, the car just cuts of in the middle of the road! This week alone I've almost had three accidents because of this.…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Infiniti EX35 recalls
Steering: column
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
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.
Full defect summary
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).
Air bags
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Steering column separation
Summary
In a january 28, 2015 letter to NHTSA, nissan identified a safety defect in the steering column assemblies used in certain model year (my) 2008 and 2009 infiniti ex35, infiniti fx35/45 and nissan gt-r vehicles equipped with power tilt/telescope steering columns supplied by fuji kiko co., ltd (NHTSA recall no. 15v-054, nissan r1501/r1502).the recall covers a total of 16,973 vehicles, including 15,647 my 2008 infiniti ex35 vehicles manufactured from june 29, 2007 (sop) to april 25, 2008; 1,100 my 2009 infiniti fx35/45 vehicles manufactured from october 31, 2007 (sop) to april 16, 2008; and 226 my 2009 nissan gt-r vehicles manufactured from march 14, 2007 (sop) to april 25, 2008.the affected ve
Questions about the 2008 Infiniti EX35
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti EX35?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (11 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); engine (9 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti EX35 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 2, 2015 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Infiniti EX35?
- It is the most complained-about EX35 model year since 2000, with 44 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Infiniti EX35 years
- 2008