2006 Infiniti M35 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
210 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 146 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 52 of 210 complaints (24.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 43 | 20.5% |
| Braking behavior | 37 | 17.6% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 3.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 2.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 52 |
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Seats | 48 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
Steering: 52; Air Bags: 49; Seats: 48; Electrical System: 18; Vehicle Speed Control: 18; Engine: 15; Suspension: 15; Unknown Or Other: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 20 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 23 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 30 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 43 |
| 150,000 and above | 19 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 20; 50,000 to 74,999: 23; 75,000 to 99,999: 30; 100,000 to 149,999: 43; 150,000 and above: 19
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (43). 64 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2005: 4; 2006: 7; 2007: 1; 2008: 5; 2009: 11; 2010: 15; 2011: 18; 2012: 8; 2013: 19; 2014: 17; 2015: 14; 2016: 28; 2017: 35; 2018: 10; 2019: 6; 2020: 6; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 43 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 37 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10161464 · 2006-07-05 (July 5, 2006)
WHEN DRIVING OVER A SECTION OF RUTTED ROAD THE CAR MOVES UNPREDICTABLY AND STRONGLY TO BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REQUIRING CONSTANT STEERING ADJUSTMENTS TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT. THIS CAUSES A HAZARD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161464 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10216326 · 2008-01-28 (January 28, 2008)
STEERING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. DEALER INSTALLED NEW STEERING RACK.. SEEMS TO HAVE CURED PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10216326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10140748 · 2005-10-25 (October 25, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. THE BEAM FROM THE LIGHTS WILL SHOW THE ROAD FOR NO MORE THAN TEN TO FIFTEEN FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE COMPUTER LEVELING SYSTEM POSITIONING THE LIGHT BEAM CLOSER TO THE VEHICLE THAN NECESSARY. HE FEELS THAT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS BRAKING DISTANCES WOULD EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF LIGHTED AREA. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID THAT THE LIGHTS WERE DESIGNED TO DO THIS. *AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 - *NM UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10140748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149604 · 2006-02-06 (February 6, 2006)
I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2006 INFINITI M35 ON OCTOBER OF 2005 FROM MILLER IFINITI IN THE CITY OF VAN NUYS CA. I BARELY HAVE 3 MONTHS WITH THIS CAR AND THE BRAKES ARE ALREADY SQUEAKING. I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND SPOKE TO CARL MILLER (MANAGER OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT) AND ADVISED IN DETAIL OF THE "SQUEAKING PROBLEM OF MY VEHICLE" HE LITERALLY TOLD ME "QUOTE ON QUOTE" TO GET ON THE FREEWAY AND ON THE WAY OUT OF THE EXIT TO BRAKE REALLY HARD - THAT WOULD SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. I SAID NO, I TOLD HIM THAT I WAS GOING TO TAKE MY CAR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10149604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156993 · 2006-05-08 (May 8, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55 MPH WITHOUT WARNING ON TWO OCCASIONS. AFTER BOTH INCIDENTS THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SIGHT SLOWLY AND TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AFTER THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 06/16/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 11,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10436681 · 2011-11-21 (November 21, 2011)
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 INFINITI M35X HOME SUNDAY NIGHT AND IT BEGAN TO STALL ON ME WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED ON ME. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 70MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN ANYMORE AND I BEGAN TO PANIC AS ANOTHER SPEEDY VEHICLE WOULD POTENTIALLY REAR END ME AND MAYBE EVEN KILL ME. I PUT MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON AND CALLED FOR HELP. MY FUEL GAUGE READ ABOUT A HALF TANK FULL OF GASOLINE. I HAD A FRIEND BRING ME GAS TO SEE IF THAT WAS WHY THIS CAR WOULDN'T START ANYMORE AND UNF…
Owner-reported narrative. 66,352 miles reported. Look up ODI 10436681 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137713 · 2005-09-09 (September 9, 2005)
2006 M35 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION AND THE BATTERY.*MR THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10137713 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10468661 · 2012-07-29 (July 29, 2012)
INFINITI M35 TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE WHEN CAR REACHED NORMAL RUNNING TEMP. ONLY OPTION SUGGESTED BY INFINITI DEALERSHIP WAS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION.
Owner-reported narrative. 92,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10468661 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10499498 · 2013-02-20 (February 20, 2013)
WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT LOW RATE OF SPEED (RUSH HOUR) I HAVE EXPERIENCED ENGINE STALL CONDITION. ALL WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON,INCLUDING BRAKE INDICATOR. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT GEAR INTO PARK POSITION AND SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN. AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES, I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND DRIVED HOME. THAT WAS ONE SCARY MOMENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10499498 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10230984 · 2008-06-13 (June 13, 2008)
TOOK CAR TO INFINITI OF SANTA MONICA, CA FOR ROUTINE 30,000 MILE SERVICE. THEY RETURNED CAR TO ME WITH A TICKING/ KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER THEY ADDED TO MY CAR. TOOK CAR BACK TO THEM 3 TIMES IN ONE DAY AND FINALLY REFUSED TO LEAVE UNTIL THEY REPAIRED IT. THEY SAY I NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I NEVER HEARD THE KNOCK IN 30,000 MILES, I NEVER HEARD THE KNOCK UNTIL I DROVE OUT OF INFINITI OF SANTA MONICA, CA. CAR ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230984 at NHTSA ↗