2009 Infiniti EX: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker EX years.
8 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 EX?The 2009 Infiniti EX has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and steering.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Infiniti EX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other EX years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the EX?
Across the 6 EX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2013) to 44 (2008). With 8 complaints, the 2009 EX sits below the model's median of 15.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 EX
equipment
Campaign 09E050000CURT 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a low-confidence overall assessment.
Owner insights cover all generations of the EX. See the full EX owner picture and every model year.
Other EX model years
Compare every EX year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.
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