Infiniti EX35 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti EX35 model year (2008–2013) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti EX35 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 34 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 47
1 recall · 9 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 12
1 recall · 5 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 8
Best Infiniti EX35 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 5
0 recalls · 7 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 7
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Infiniti EX35 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 7 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 2011 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Good |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 8 | Good |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 12 | Good |
| 2008 | 3 | 34 | 2 | — | 47 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti EX35 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade EX35 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder EX35 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year EX35 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2008 Infiniti EX35 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 34 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 47 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year EX35 to buy?+
The 2011 Infiniti EX35 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 5. It has only 0 recalls and 5 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which EX35 has the fewest problems?+
The 2011, 2012 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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