2008 Infiniti M35

Routine

Owners filed 60 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the steering. It has been recalled 6 times.

When it fails
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62,000 milesMedian miles at failure

27 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 010,000 miles.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Steering20
000
Air Bags19
202
Vehicle Speed Control4
101
Unknown or Other3
000
Visibility/Wiper2
010
Tires2
000
Seats2
000
Engine2
000
Wheels1
000
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly1
000

6 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module22E066000
Filed Aug 9, 2022375 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module20V008000
Filed Jan 9, 2020307,962 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module17V028000
Filed Jan 10, 2017152,554 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V349000
Filed May 24, 2016413,852 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal13V430000
Filed Sep 26, 201398,307 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. Over time, the accelerator pedal sensor signal may deteriorate resulting in the output of an incorrect signal causing the engine to go into fail-safe (limp home) mode.

Risk. In this fail-safe mode, throttle valve deposits may cause the engine to stall when the vehicle is coming to a stop or at idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems09V393000
Filed Oct 5, 2009143,223 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. THE MATERIAL IN THE NUT USED TO SECURE THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY CORRODE AND POTENTIALLY CRACK IN AREAS WITH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE NUT MAY COME OUT OF THE SENSOR-TRANSMITTER AND THE TPMS LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE.

Risk. IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TPMS NUT WITH A NEW, MORE ROBUST NUT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 AND INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Apr 21, 2026180,000 milesNY

The contact owned a 2008 Infiniti M35. The contact stated that while driving approximately 27 MPH, another vehicle making a left turn from the opposite direction failed to yield and crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle by the front tire location. The contact stated that the under-hood components were pushed to the right side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not recall whether warning lights were illuminated. The contact noticed that there was a significant amount of steam coming from under the hood, and the contact turned off the engine. A police report was filed. The contact was transported to the Emergency Room by the daughter's boyfriend. The contact sustained severe, persistent pain from the left hip through the buttock and the knee. The left big toe and three little toes were weak and numb. The contact underwent nerve testing and X-rays and was diagnosed with nerve damage. The contact sustained a swollen left hand, traumatic pain on the back shoulder, left wrist, and hand nerve damage, significant hip pain, three bulges on the disc, large bruises on the kneecap, inner thigh, and chin. The contact sustained a bruised and swollen left hand, unstable and wobbly left leg, and midback. The contact sustained other severe injuries that aggravated the contact's underlying medical condition. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the other vehicle insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage

Visibility/WiperFire
Filed Dec 20, 2023CA

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Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 27, 2022OK

I purchased a new 2008 Infiniti M-35 equipped with technology package that included navigation. My car has 74,000 miles and needs a map update. I tried to purchase from Infiniti the CD update in which I found out was discontinued in 2020. I was told to use my mobile device in which reminded Infiniti to do so would violate state law and creates a safety hazard. Considering 15 year parts availability the update should be available. I believe Infiniti should provide a navigation update to help insure safety before someone is killed.

Seats
Filed Sep 30, 2020120,000 milesLA

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ALL OVER THE SEATS ARE FADED AND THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE BAD AT 120,000 MILES

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Aug 9, 2020145,000 milesGA

YES....THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS LITERALLY MELTING.....IT'S BECOME STICKY AND SUPER SHINY. DURING THE DAY (IN BRIGHT SUNSHINE), I CAN HARDLY SEE THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE REFLECTION FROM THE DASHBOARD....TRUST ME, IT'S THAT BAD. WHEN I SEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF REPORTED MELTING DASHBOARDS. AND, THAT'S ONLY THE ONES WHO HAVE COMPLAINED. I CAN IMAGINE THAT THERE ARE TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ME COMPLAIN PLEASE HELP.

Engine
Filed Mar 13, 2019TX

2008 INFINITI M35. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EVAPORATOR EMISSION VAPOR VENT VALVE REPAIRS. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *LD *TR

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Filed Oct 30, 2018129,780 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE DEALER FRESNO INFINITI (711 W PALMDON DR, FRESNO, CA 93704 (559)435-5001) WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. AN INVESTIGATION HAS TAKEN PLACE WITH THE CONTACT INSURANCE AGENCY STATE FARM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,780.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 9, 2017130,000 milesGA

"TAKATA RECALL" AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL IF DEPLOYED MAY CONTAIN SHRAPNEL THAT CAN BE FATAL TO OPERATOR OF VEHICLE. NOTHING HAS OCCURRED, I WAS NOTIFIED OF A CLASS ACTION SUITE AGAINST TAKATA.

Steering
Filed Oct 1, 2017WA

MY 2008 INFINITI M35X WHILE I AM DRIVING ON HIGH WAY WILL UNEXPECTEDLY WONDER LEFT OR RIGHT ESPECIALLY IF I AM CHANGING LINES WHEEL I HAVE TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHT TO BE ABLE TO CONTROL CAR OTHERWISE I COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT . IF I AM DRIVING IN CITY, SOMETIMES IT GOES STRAIGHT THEN SUDDENLY IT WILL VEER RIGHT OR LEFT . THIS IS HAPPENING SINCE I GOT CAR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE MECHANIC AND VERIFIED THE ALIGNMENT WAS CORRECT. I TRY NEW TIRES, MECHANIC REPLACED INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD NOTHING CORRECTS THE ISSUE. I HAVE FOUND MANY MANY DISCUSSIONS ON THIS ISSUE AND IT APPEARS A FAULTY RACK AND PINION BUT THE COMPANY WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNLESS YOU STILL HAVE WARRANTY LEFT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT MANY TIMES.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Aug 31, 2017115,000 milesRI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. AFTER SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH A MOTORIST TRAVELING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. IT WAS NOT DETERMINED WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 115,000. UPDATED 10/18/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JS

Air Bags
Filed Aug 7, 2017133,000 milesGA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE SECOND NOTIFICATION IN JANUARY OF 2017. THE DEALER (INFINITI OF SOUTH ATLANTA 4201 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA, 30291) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THEY EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE DASHBOARD FRACTURING DUE TO THE REMEDY. THE DEALER WAS WAITING ON DASHBOARDS BEFORE REPAIRING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NOZZLE CONTINUED TO CLICK OFF WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL. PER THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A WARRANTY LETTER FOR THE FAILURE AND A STICKER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE THREE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 133,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 13, 2017FL

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 30, 2016GA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 27, 2016FL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THIS WAS DUE TO THEIR REFUSAL TO SIGN A WAIVER ABSOLVING THE TECHNICIAN OF ANY LIABILITY OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY THEM FOR ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 8, 2016SC

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 23, 2016OH

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 5, 2016FL

FAILURE TO REPAIR AIR BAG AS OF THIS DATE

Engine
Filed Oct 31, 2016169,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A BELT IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V430000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 27, 2016MD

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 18, 2016NJ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITY M35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 12/21/16*LJ UPDATED 12/28/16.*JB

20 of 60 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2006
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
201020600Routine
200916600Routine
2008 — this page60610Routine
2007155500Routine
2006210610Above average

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Aug 9, 2022. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.