2008 Infiniti EX35 recalls and problems

The 2008 Infiniti EX35 has 3 safety recalls and 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Infiniti dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Infiniti EX35 recalls

Recall 15V-054: Steering

Reported Feb 2, 2015 · 16,973 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Recall 08V-521: Electrical System, Air Bags

Reported Oct 7, 2008 · 204,361 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Recall 08V-066: Air Bags

Reported Feb 12, 2008 · 16,365 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

2008 Infiniti EX35 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	12
Steering	11
Engine	8
Electrical System	6
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Seats	2
Structure	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Unknown or Other	2
Power Train	2
Suspension	2
Visibility	1

Most reported parts

Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
Structure › Body — 1
Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash — 1
Electrical System › Wiring — 1
Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Infiniti EX35 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Nov 3, 2026

The airbags did not deploy for an accident going 50 miles an hour hit straight on into an embankment. The bumper was destroyed and ripped off. In addition the bar of support of the bumper was bent in all the way into the radiator and yet still the airbags did not deploy.

Electrical System · at 98,000 miles · reported Dec 28, 2020

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.

Engine · at 119,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2019

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.

Air Bags · at 35,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2019

The passenger airbag light stays on constantly. We had the dealership do a diagnostic on it and came back that the occupant control sensor unit in the passenger seat is bad and they want 6400.00 to fix it!! Ironically, other 2007-2008 infinity ex35 models were recalled for the same issue, except mine due to my VIN! Why were 200,00+ other cars from same year and model recalled but not mine? Even if new part was used, it still has the same error and should be recalled. This is a safety issue and totally unresponsible of these auto manufacturers to not take responsibility of this!

Steering · at 68,000 miles · reported Mar 11, 2019

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 taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering wheel tilt motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Infiniti EX35 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Infiniti EX35: 15V-054 (steering), 08V-521 (electrical system, air bags), 08V-066 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Infiniti EX35?

Owners report air bags problems most often (12 reports), followed by steering (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,300 miles.

Are Infiniti recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Infiniti dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.