CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Infiniti M35 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
2009 Infiniti M35 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
Certain Infiniti FX35, FX45, M35, and M45 vehicles, and some Nissan Versa models from the 2005 through 2010 model years, have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that can rupture when the air bags deploy in a crash.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Most common 2009 Infiniti M35 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
AFTER INFINITI'S RECALL REPAIR FOR A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG, MY DASHBOARD HAS: 1. DEVELOPED CRACKS - LONGEST ~1.5" 2. STARTED TO BECOME STICKY IN PLACES AND DETERIORATE (BLACK RESIDUE) ONTO A CLOTH WHEN WIPED ONLY USING WATER 3. OTHERS HAVE CITED THESE SAME OR WORSE PROBLEMS ON WWW.CARGURUS.COM 4. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFERED NO RESOLUTION
HELLO, JUST WANT TO LET YOU GUYS KNOW THAT MY CAR HAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN TO INIFINITI AND ALSO CARMAX, WHICH IS WHERE I BOUGHT MY CAR. MY CAR TENDS TO ACCELERATE WHEN I DRIVE DOWN HILL. THE RPM IN MY CAR TENDS TO GO FROM 1 OR 2 AND IT JUMPS TO 4 OR 5. FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS I'VE BEEN TELLING THEM THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. YET THEY TELL ME THAT IT'S ME ACCELERATING THE CAR, OR THAT THE CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY CAR. THE IS UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE RECALLS.
MARCH 7, 2017, NISSAN AGREED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK ON THE 2009-2010 ALTIMAS AND MAXIMA DUE TO THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK FREE OF CHARGE. I HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM WITH MY 2009 INFINITI M35X WHICH NISSAN ALSO MAKE. THERE NEED TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ELECTRONIC PART FOR ALL INFINITI, ALTIMA, AND MAXIMA. IT COST $900 TO $1,500 TO REPLACE THE PART. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES. SOME TIMES IN DANGEROUS LOCATIONS LATE AT NIGHT WITH MY CHILDREN. THE CAR COST ME ENOUGH, NOW I HAVE TO BUY A PART THAT MIGHT FAIL SOON THEN I WILL HAVE TO SPEND ANOTHER GRAND OR SO. RECALL PLEASE
TAKATA RECALL- DEALERS CLAIM THEY HAVE NO PARTS TO RESPOND TO THIS RECALL. THE RECALL NOTICE CLAIMS IT IS DANGEROUS TO HAVE ANYONE IN PASSENGER SEAT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 09/22/16*LJ UPDATED 10/05/16.*JB
2009 Infiniti M35 questions
Does the 2009 Infiniti M35 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Infiniti M35: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Infiniti M35?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Unknown Or Other (3), Steering (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Infiniti M35 has been fixed?
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