Infiniti

EX35

Small Station Wagons · model years 2008 to 2012

Includes EX35 and EX35 AWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2012. complaints: 5, below this model's typical 15; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2008. complaints: 44, about 5.5x this model's typical 8; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Infiniti EX35
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2008	1Gas	19	$4,050	3	44	no data	AIR BAGS 20%, STEERING 20%, ENGINE 15%
complaints: 44, about 5.5x this model's typical 8 recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	1Gas	19	$4,050	0	8	no data	AIR BAGS 31%, STEERING 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%
complaints: 8, in line with this model's typical 8 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	2Gas	19	$4,050	0	15	104	POWER TRAIN 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, STEERING 11%
complaints: 15, in line with this model's typical 15 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	19.5	$3,950	0	7	109	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 38%, AIR BAGS 25%, ENGINE 13%
complaints: 7, below this model's typical 15 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 88 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	19.5	$3,950	0	5	101	AIR BAGS 25%, ENGINE 25%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 5, below this model's typical 15 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 90 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2008: 19 to 2012: 19.5

Owner complaints2008: 44 to 2012: 5

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Infiniti EX35 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.