VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Infiniti EX352008–2013
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Infiniti EX35
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Infiniti EX35 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 34 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
1 recall · 9 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
1 recall · 5 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Infiniti EX35 — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 45 | 81 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 7 | — | — | 93 | 41 | 75 | Good |
| 2011 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 95 | 38 | 75 | Good |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 90 | 38 | 72 | Good |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 86 | 38 | 69 | Good |
| 2008 | 3 | 34 | 2 | — | 54 | 38 | 48 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Infiniti EX35 Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the EX35 compares — best year within each era shown.
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2013 (Buyer Score 81).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year EX35 to buy?+
The 2011 Infiniti EX35 scores highest on our Buyer Score (75/100) — combining a reliability score of 95/100 with a value score of 38/100. It has 0 recalls and 5 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which EX35 years have the most problems?+
The 2008, 2009, 2010 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2008 EX35 leads with 3 recalls and 34 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common EX35 problems?+
The most frequently reported Infiniti EX35 issues involve: AIR BAGS, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.