2006 Infiniti M35
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 210 |
| 2007 | 155 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 20 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: steering — 52 distinct reports on file.
23% of complaints: air bags — 49 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN 2 COLLISIONS. FORTUNATELY I HAD A SECURED SEAT BELT FASTENED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171106
"TAKATA RECALL" NO INCIDENT OCCURRED. WE WERE WITHOUT OUR VEHICLE FOR THE DAY IT WAS BEING REPAIRED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171129
23% of complaints: seats — 48 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I WAS BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATED AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN MY BACKYARD, KNOCKING IT DOWN. I CONTACTED INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20061107
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CONCRETE WALL, CAUSING A MINOR KNEE INJURY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20060223
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M35. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171114
9% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.
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The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M35. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle quickly decelerated, and the contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the shoulder of the highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240617
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. Over time, the accelerator pedal senso
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owne
Campaign 13V430000 — check if this car was fixed
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.
Campaign 15V226000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.
Campaign 16V349000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.
Campaign 17V028000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.
Campaign 20V008000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 22E066000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2006 Infiniti M35 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (52 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (49 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seats issues (48 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V430000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V226000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V349000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V028000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22E066000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2006 Infiniti M35 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti M35?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Infiniti M35 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.