2010 Infiniti EX35
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Infiniti EX35 has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.4x the segment average of 8. The most common issue is transmission problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: i am having 'accelerator lag'; many times when i try to accelerate the car from a stop, it will move very slow. this is very dangerous when i am pulling out in fast traffic. i tried to have this repaired at my dealer, but they said they had no fix for this. *tr. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.
19
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
TRANSMISSION
5 complaints- • I AM HAVING 'ACCELERATOR LAG'; MANY TIMES WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FROM A STOP, IT WILL MOVE VERY SLOW. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I AM PULLING OUT IN FAST TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AT MY DEALER, BUT THEY SAID THEY HAD NO FIX FOR THIS. *TR
- • MY VEHICLE (INFINITI EX 35, 2010) STOPS REPEATEDLY WHILE IN DS MODE. I HAVE DOCUMENTED 11 INSTANCES WHEN THIS VEHICLE STOPPED INCLUDING TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY WITH THE DEALERSHIP IN ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA. *TR
- • MY VEHICLE (INFINITI EX 35, 2010) STOPS REPEATEDLY WHILE IN DS MODE. I HAVE DOCUMENTED 11 INSTANCES WHEN THIS VEHICLE STOPPED INCLUDING TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY WITH THE DEALERSHIP IN ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA. *TR
“I AM HAVING 'ACCELERATOR LAG'; MANY TIMES WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FROM A STOP, IT WILL MOVE VERY SLOW. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I AM PULLING OUT IN FAST TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AT MY DEALER, BUT THEY SAID THEY HAD NO FIX FOR THIS. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2010 Infiniti EX35
Based on 14 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 12K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
TRANSMISSION
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Infiniti EX35
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Infiniti EX35
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2010 EX35, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: I AM HAVING 'ACCELERATOR LAG'; MANY TIMES WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR FROM A STOP, IT WILL MOVE VERY SLOW. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I AM PULLING OUT IN FAST TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AT MY DEALER, BUT THEY SAID THEY HAD NO FIX FOR THIS. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: MY BRAND NEW EX35 INFINITY ADAPTIVE AND STANDARD CRUISE CONTROL ("ACC")CRASHED (QUIT WORKING) ON ME 4X IN THE FIRST 2 MONTHS I OWNED THE CAR. IN ADDITION DURING THAT PERIOD WHEN THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED, IT DID NOT WORK FULLY OR PROPERLY. FINALLY, INFINITI DECLARED A RECALL FOR THE CRASH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: ON FRIDAY 7-AUGUST-2015 MY WIFE'S 2010 EX35 DID NOT CRANCKED. VEHICLE GOT TOWED TO INFINITI SERVICE DEPARTMENT. DIAGNOSTIC WAS RAN AND THE FAULTY PART IS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UNIT. A FORMER INFINITI MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT NISSAN ALTIMA'S USE THE SAME PART AND GOT RECALLED ON THOSE VEHICLES. HE ALS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: I STARTED MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING AND A YELLOW LIGHT WITH A KEY CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME, I THOUGHT IS WAS THE KEY BATTERY SO I PAID NO ATTENTION, GOT TO MY DESTINATION AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, A FEW MINUTES LATER GOT BACK INTO THE CAR TO HEAD HOME AND IT WON'T START. I WAS STUCK THERE FOR FIVE HOU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti EX35 — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 8
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