Infiniti M35 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti M35 model year (2006–2013) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti M35 Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 192 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: SEATS
Problem score: 216
4 recalls · 120 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 144
5 recalls · 50 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 73
Best Infiniti M35 Years to Buy
2 recalls · 10 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 16
2 recalls · 15 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 21
5 recalls · 10 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 25
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Infiniti M35 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 16 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 2 | 15 | — | — | 21 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 2 | 43 | — | — | 49 | Good |
| 2010 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 25 | Good |
| 2009 | 5 | 14 | — | — | 29 | Good |
| 2008 | 5 | 50 | 4 | — | 73 | Good |
| 2007 | 4 | 120 | 6 | — | 144 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 4 | 192 | 6 | — | 216 | Avoid |
All 8 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti M35 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade M35 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 M35 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 M35 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2006 Infiniti M35 if possible. It has 4 recalls, 192 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 216 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year M35 to buy?+
The 2013 Infiniti M35 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 16. It has only 2 recalls and 10 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which M35 has the fewest problems?+
The 2013, 2012, 2010 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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