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2010 Infiniti EX35: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2010 Infiniti EX35 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Fewer reported complaints than most wagon.

Owners filed 15 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 80% of 2010 wagons. Power Train leads the reports (27%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2010 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

15

Reports to NHTSA, 2010

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

19

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 80% of 2010 wagons

The bar is this car's percentile among 2010 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (27% of 15 reports), followed by electrical system (13%).

Power Train27% · 4 reports
Electrical System13% · 2 reports
Steering13% · 2 reports
Structure13% · 2 reports
Air Bags7% · 1 report
Engine And Engine Cooling7% · 1 report
Fuel/Propulsion System7% · 1 report
Unknown Or Other7% · 1 report

+ 1 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 15 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10493828, ODI 10401074, ODI 10397212, ODI 10353675.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

EquipmentOct 2009 · 09E050000Details +

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.

Risk: 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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
EX353.5L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172419

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2010 Infiniti EX35: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Infiniti EX35?

Owners filed 15 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Infiniti EX35 — fewer complaints than 80% of comparable 2010 wagons, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2010 Infiniti EX35?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (27% of complaints) and electrical system (13%).

How many recalls does the 2010 Infiniti EX35 have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2010 Infiniti EX35, covering components such as equipment. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Infiniti EX35 get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Infiniti EX35 at 19 mpg combined.