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2010 Infiniti EX35 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 19 complaints on file for the 2010 Infiniti EX35 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

19

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other EX35 years?

EX35 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted54 complaints2008: 54 complaints2009: 13 complaints2010: 19 complaints2011: 8 complaints2012: 8 complaints
EX35 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Infiniti EX35 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission526%
Other316%
Electrical System211%
Steering211%
Body & Structure211%
Visibility & Wipers15%
Engine15%
Fuel System15%
Speed Control15%
Airbags15%

Does the 2010 Infiniti EX35 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E050000OtherAugust 10, 2009 · 110 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR SHOULD THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHILE IN OPERATION.

Remedy

CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-738-7213.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I AM HAVING 'ACCELERATOR LAG'; MANY TIMES WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FROM A STOP, IT WILL MOVE VERY SLOW. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I AM PULLING OUT IN FAST TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AT MY DEALER, BUT THEY SAID THEY HAD NO FIX FOR THIS. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 1, 2010

“SIDE MIRRORS ARE HINDERING SIGHT - VERY LARGE BLIND SPOT ON EACH SIDE. I HAVE ALMOST HIT PEOPLE IN INTERSECTIONS. THE MIRRORS ARE TOO LARGE AND IT A VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. *TT ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 1, 2011

“The dashboard on this vehicle get gooey and melts when exposed to sunshine. The intense glare on the windshield makes the car dangerous to drive because visibility is greatly impaired. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 6, 2024

“I STARTED MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING AND A YELLOW LIGHT WITH A KEY CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME, I THOUGHT IS WAS THE KEY BATTERY SO I PAID NO ATTENTION, GOT TO MY DESTINATION AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, A FEW MINUTES LATER GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO HEAD HOME AND IT WON'T START. I WAS STUCK THERE FOR FIVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 12, 2016

“The contact owns a 2010 Infiniti EX Journey. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started and when driving at various speeds the speed odometer did not. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster panel needed to be replaced. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 16, 2023

2010 Infiniti EX35 — common questions

Is the 2010 Infiniti EX35 reliable?

The record is thin — 19 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2010 EX35 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (5 complaints), other (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).

Does the 2010 Infiniti EX35 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Infiniti EX35. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti EX35 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the EX35 years to avoid are 2008. The cleanest record among EX35 years belongs to 2012.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.