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2008 Infiniti EX35 airbags problems

12 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
27%
typical mileage
88,000
crashes
3
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Infiniti EX35 airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

Air bagsReported February 12, 2008 · 16,365 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 infiniti ex35 and my 2009 nissan murano vehicles. Due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (acu) may cause the passenger air bag not to operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged.
Risk
This could result in the passenger air bag not inflating in a crash in which it was designed to do so, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. The recall began on february 19, 2008. Owners may contact infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200 or nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 08V066000 · Recall details

What 2008 Infiniti EX35 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Airbags · CA · crash

The airbags did not deploy for an accident going 50 miles an hour hit straight on into an embankment. The bumper was destroyed and ripped off. In addition the bar of support of the bumper was bent in all the way into the radiator and yet still the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Airbags · TX

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Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · GA

The passenger airbag light stays on constantly. We had the dealership do a diagnostic on it and came back that the occupant control sensor unit in the passenger seat is bad and they want 6400.00 to fix it!! Ironically, other 2007-2008 infinity ex35 models were recalled for the same issue, except mine due to my VIN! Why were 200,00+ other cars from same year and model recalled but not mine? Even if new part was used, it still has the same error and should be recalled. This is a safety issue and totally unresponsible of these auto manufacturers to not take responsibility of this!

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Airbags · OH

The occupant classification sensor does not always function properly. Even with an adult passenger in the front passenger seat, using the seat belt, the passenger air bag status light occasionally is illuminated (indicating air bag is off). This appears to occur randomly. I cannot find a pattern on what causes this to happen. We first noticed it more than 2 years ago, but didn't think much of it until now, with another recall on our qx60.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · TX

Airbag sensor in passenger side seat is not working , other 2008 ex35 recalled for this, but not mine!!!??? Dealer wants 4600 dollars to repair it!!

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 infiniti ex35. While driving at approximately 15 MPH and turning left, another vehicle failed to stop at a red traffic light and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contain sustained an injury, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 10/19/15

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Airbags · 88,000 miles · CO · 1 injury

Had just paid for parking garage at booth- gate opened and as I began to move forward hit curb with front drivers side wheel- airbag deployed and hit me with stunning force (lacerations on forehead- hand and forehead bleeding - black and blue eyes later). The overall length of curb starting from gate was only 4 feet( I went back and measured later) at the end of curb was a 2 ft high concrete block. There was zero damage to my bumper and obviously had not accelerated since I had less than 4 ft to do so and was pulling out from a stopped position. Called infiniti where I got my car- said they had never heard of such a thing- never got any answers and the airbag recall doesn't apply to my VIN according to my research. Filed a claim with my insurance as airbag replacement very expensive and it fried my electrical.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 112,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti ex35. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated, indicating that the air bags malfunctioned. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number:08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Airbags · 67,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti ex35. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the passenger air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the technician diagnosed that air bag sensor was broken and needed to be replaced. The air bag sensor was reset and functioned normally for six weeks. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma

Filed Apr 22, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 133,000 miles · OH

Passenger side airbag light started flashing, took to columbus infiniti who told me faulty electrical system and to fix over $3000. I said no went home and looked up on internet 2 recalls feb 2008 and oct 2008 for the same problem, 08v521000 and 08v066000. I called back dealer and they told me even though it is the same problem my call was not involved in these recalls. I contacted infiniti corp and filed a complaint. Result was my car not included in the recall but they would be half the repair or $1500 and give me a discount if I bought a new infiniti. I don't want a new infiniti even though I have owned 5 after this poor service. I feel this is a serious safety issue but I don't feel I should have to pay for a repair for a problem that has been involved in 2 recalls but saying even though I have the same problem my car isn't involved. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Questions about the 2008 Infiniti EX35 airbags

Does the 2008 Infiniti EX35 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the airbags of the 2008 Infiniti EX35, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2008 Infiniti EX35 airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Infiniti EX35 airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 08V066000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Other 2008 Infiniti EX35 problems

Steering 11Engine 9Electrical 6Acceleration 2Body 2Fuel system 2Seats 2Suspension 2Transmission 2Brakes 1Tires 1Visibility 1

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