2008 INFINITI M35 Owner Complaints

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 vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not recall whether warning lights were illuminated. The contact noticed that there was a significant amount of steam coming from under the hood, and the contact turned off the engine. A police report was filed. The contact was transported to the Emergency Room by the daughter's boyfriend. The contact sustained severe, persistent pain from the left hip through the buttock and the knee. The left big toe and three little toes were weak and numb. The contact underwent nerve testing and X-rays and was diagnosed with nerve damage. The contact sustained a swollen left hand, traumatic pain on the back shoulder, left wrist, and hand nerve damage, significant hip pain, three bulges on the disc, large bruises on the kneecap, inner thigh, and chin. The contact sustained a bruised and swollen left hand, unstable and wobbly left leg, and midback. The contact sustained other severe injuries that aggravated the contact's underlying medical condition. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the other vehicle insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

NHTSA ID

11732732

Incident

Apr 1, 2026

Mileage

180,000 mi

The treasure hunters C sold n e this car it voughy on fla n we s exposed wires

NHTSA ID

11561155

Incident

Dec 1, 2023

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 safety hazard. Considering 15 year parts availability the update should be available. I believe Infiniti should provide a navigation update to help insure safety before someone is killed.

NHTSA ID

11491147

Incident

Oct 27, 2022

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ALL OVER THE SEATS ARE FADED AND THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE BAD AT 120,000 MILES

NHTSA ID

11362047

Incident

Sep 30, 2020

Mileage

120,000 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 THOUSANDS OF REPORTED MELTING DASHBOARDS. AND, THAT'S ONLY THE ONES WHO HAVE COMPLAINED. I CAN IMAGINE THAT THERE ARE TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ME COMPLAIN PLEASE HELP.

NHTSA ID

11344247

Incident

Jul 9, 2020

Mileage

145,000 mi

2008 INFINITI M35. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EVAPORATOR EMISSION VAPOR VENT VALVE REPAIRS. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *LD *TR

NHTSA ID

11184132

Incident

Jan 9, 2018

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 INVESTIGATION HAS TAKEN PLACE WITH THE CONTACT INSURANCE AGENCY STATE FARM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,780.

NHTSA ID

11144188

Incident

Oct 30, 2018

Mileage

129,780 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.

NHTSA ID

11044783

Incident

Nov 7, 2017

Mileage

130,000 mi

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 SINCE I GOT CAR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANIC AND VERIFIED THE ALIGNMENT WAS CORRECT. I TRY NEW TIRES, MECHANIC REPLACED INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD NOTHING CORRECTS THE ISSUE. I HAVE FOUND MANY MANY DISCUSSIONS ON THIS ISSUE AND IT APPEARS A FAULTY RACK AND PINION BUT THE COMPANY WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNLESS YOU STILL HAVE WARRANTY LEFT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT MANY TIMES.

NHTSA ID

11030732

Incident

Dec 21, 2016

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 DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 115,000. UPDATED 10/18/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JS

NHTSA ID

11020733

Incident

Aug 24, 2017

Mileage

115,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE SECOND NOTIFICATION IN JANUARY OF 2017. THE DEALER (INFINITI OF SOUTH ATLANTA 4201 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA, 30291) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THEY EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE DASHBOARD FRACTURING DUE TO THE REMEDY. THE DEALER WAS WAITING ON DASHBOARDS BEFORE REPAIRING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NOZZLE CONTINUED TO CLICK OFF WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL. PER THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A WARRANTY LETTER FOR THE FAILURE AND A STICKER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE THREE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 133,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11013330

Incident

Mar 1, 2017

Mileage

133,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ID

10954237

Incident

Feb 13, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ID

10938726

Incident

Jan 20, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THIS WAS DUE TO THEIR REFUSAL TO SIGN A WAIVER ABSOLVING THE TECHNICIAN OF ANY LIABILITY OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY THEM FOR ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10937530

Incident

Dec 26, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10933841

Incident

Jul 21, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10927661

Incident

Jun 15, 2016

FAILURE TO REPAIR AIR BAG AS OF THIS DATE

NHTSA ID

10924437

Incident

May 23, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A BELT IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V430000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.

NHTSA ID

10920283

Incident

Sep 15, 2016

Mileage

169,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ID

10919661

Incident

May 23, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITY M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 12/21/16*LJ UPDATED 12/28/16.*JB

NHTSA ID

10916720

Incident

Jul 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION CONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10916540

Incident

Aug 1, 2016

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO NHTSA RECALL 16V-349 FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS. THIS RECALL WAS INITIATED IN EARLY SUMMER OF 2016 AND I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM INFINITY ABOUT THE RECALL IN AUGUST OF 2016. I WAS GIVEN AN ORIGINAL TIME FRAME OF SEPT TO OCT 2016 FOR COMPLETION OF REPAIRS ON MY CAR. NOW INFINITY IS ESTIMATING IT WILL BE LATE NOV. 2016 OR LATER BEFORE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. IN THE MEANTIME I HAVE A CAR WHERE YOU CAN'T USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AND SINCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH IS THAT GREAT OF A RISK, HOW CAN ANYONE BE SAFE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR FRONT OR BACK. ALLOWING THE MANUFACTURER (INFINITY) TO PUSH THESE REPAIRS OUT THIS LONG WITHOUT DUE CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION TO THE CUSTOMERS IS TOTALLY UNREASONABLE. WHY ISN'T NHTSA HOLDING INFINITY MORE ACCOUNTABLE IN THIS MATTER?

NHTSA ID

10911194

Incident

Jul 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) MORE THAN EIGHT WEEKS AGO. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SEND THE SECOND NOTICE TO CONFIRM THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10908262

Incident

Aug 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10896081

Incident

Aug 15, 2016

MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE STEERING RACK IS LEAKING. THE CAR HAS 88K AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE DEALER. THERE IS NO REASON THIS SHOULD FAIL THIS EARLY.

NHTSA ID

10895418

Incident

Aug 10, 2016