NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints for the 2009 Infiniti EX35. Most complaints involve air bags (4) and steering (2). The EPA rates it 19 mpg combined.
CURT IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 1 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 11500, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 26, 2008 AND MARCH 12, 2009, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 NISSAN INFINITI EX35 VEHICLES. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE BUMPER STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE MAY PULL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“1.FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG WARNING SENSOR LIGHT ALWAYS BLINKING DESPITE SEVERAL DEALER ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT. DEALER TRIED TO RESET SENSOR ON 5/05/10,10/23/15 & 11/15/16 AND AN ESTIMATE OF $5,091.96 ON 11/15/16 TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. MANUFACTURER DENIED CLAIM TO REPLACE SENSOR ON 11/17/16 (CASE # 24679041. 2. MULTIPLE DASHBOARD CRACKS. DEALER GAVE US AN ESTIMATE ON 9/4/18 OF $2,453.64 FOR PARTS, $800.00 FOR LABOR PLUS TAX ON PARTS & LABOR. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM DEALER IN 10/17/09 AND IS ALWAYS STORED INSIDE OUR GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE, HAS 9,037 MILES AS OF 1/15/19 AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION ASIDE FROM THE TWO AFOREMENTIONED PROBLEMS.”
“THE STEERING LOCK BOX STOPPED WORKING, AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE STARTED. WE SAW THAT NISSAN ALREADY HAS A CAMPAIGN ON THE SISTER CARS. FOR THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THE INVOLVES THE VERY SAME PART.THE CAR CAN NOT BE OPERATED WITH THIS ISSUE.”
“THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING IN THE DASHBOARD NEXT TO THE SPEEDOMETER KEPT FLASHING WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING WHETHER OR NOT A PERSON WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWICE TO BE FIXED (WHILE UNDER WARRANTY), BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED SPORADICALLY. I TOOK IT A 3RD TIME (NOW WARRANTY EXPIRED), THEY RESEARCHED DEEPER AND SAID THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE OCS SENSOR INSIDE OF THE SEAT, SO THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. $5000 CHARGE, MOTORWERKS OF BARRINGTON, IL. I HAVE NOT HAD IT FIXED YET. I FOUND THE SAME PASSENGER SIDE SENSOR WAS RECALLED IN NOVEMBER 2008, THE END OF THE YEAR PRIOR TO 2009 WHEN MY CAR WAS BUILT. IT APPEARS THE SAME PROBLEM WAS CARRIED OVER TO THE NEXT YEAR (2009) BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. AND THEN DEALERSHIP MISSED THE PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY (AND EXTENDED WARRANTY).”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX35 Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, CLKUP · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,050 | 468 |
| EX35 Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, CLKUP · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,050 | 468 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Nov 9, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (4), steering (2), seats (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2009 Infiniti EX35 at 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).