2012 Infiniti EX: common problems and reliability
An average EX year.
5 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 EX?The 2012 Infiniti EX has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags. Owners most often flag 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.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Infiniti EX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other EX years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the EX?
Across the 6 EX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2013) to 44 (2008). With 5 complaints, the 2012 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
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a low-confidence overall assessment.
- IsolatedOil 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.
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Other EX model years
Compare every EX year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
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