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Overview
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a low-confidence overall assessment. A significant portion of long-term owner reports express extreme dissatisfaction, citing a long list of expensive and recurring mechanical and electrical failures that render ownership a costly headache.
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Known issues
Extensive Mechanical & Electrical Failures — A single, detailed report lists numerous failures including: power steering failure, heat shield rattling, heater core/intern cooler clog, sunroof motor failure leading to leaks, tilt/telescoping steering wheel failure, radiator failure, power steering rack leak, shift-to-park cable failure, gas pedal sensor failure, cracking dashboard, door window actuator failure, and engine timing issues. Frequency: isolated (as a comprehensive list from one owner), but described as "VERY common problems.", Oil Gallery Gasket Issue — Mentioned as a known expensive issue affecting some VQ35HR and VQ37HR engines, potentially including 2012 models. Some experience failure before 100,000 miles. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | air bags |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
2009 · equipmentcampaign 09E050000
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 F
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Version
3.5i V6 (302 Hp) 4WD Automatic
From 2009-2013
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