2006 Infiniti M35 problems
Owners have filed 272 complaints about the 2006 Infiniti M35 with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 19.5% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 18%.
Complaints272
Crashes10
Fires1
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 19.5% · 53
Air bags 18.0% · 49
Seats 17.6% · 48
Electrical system 7.0% · 19
Vehicle speed control 6.6% · 18
Suspension 6.3% · 17
Engine 5.5% · 15
Structure 2.9% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 21 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 94,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M35. While driving approximately 55 mph on uneven road surfaces, the vehicle unexpectedly pulled to the left without assistance. The vehicle turned in the opposite direction of the intended steering. The vehicle has not been diagnosed for the malfunction. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The failure and current mileages were 28,000. Steering · reported at 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 M35 Infiniti. The contact stated the steering wheel began to jerk when she made wide turns to the left and right. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated the failure was located within the rack and pinion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The approximate current mileage was 86,000. Steering · reported at 80,000 miles
2006 Infiniti M35 x loss of control of steering. Car would pull both left and right while driving at highway speeds. Had to pull car off the highway and steering issues persisted. Learned of other reports on Infiniti m35x steering by researching on internet. Referred to issue as tramlining. This problem should be addressed by Infiniti as loss of steering could result in death or other serious injury. Steering · reported at 47,657 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…