TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER FOR FIXING THE BELOW RECALL NOTICE. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERR1501 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER15V-054 HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP IS SAYING SOMETHING ELSE IN THE STEERING NEED TO BE FIXED BEFORE APPLYING THE FIX AND REFUSING TO DO THE RECALL. I BELIEVE THE PART WAS DAMAGED, BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY STEERING COLUMN COMPONENT.
2008 INFINITI EX35 steering problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI EX35. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RE-ATTACH THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE STEERING COLUMN TEMPORARILY AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. NALLEY INFINITI OF MARIETTA, GEORGIA (2020 COBB PARKWAY SE, 30060) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE CONTACT'S FAILURE TO …
LOST STEERING COMPLETELY. STEERING WHEEL WOULD ROTATE 360 DEGREES FREELY WITHOUT AFFECTING WHEELS. WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, BEGAN TO HAVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. SLOWED DOWN WHILE PLAY WORSENED.. LOST STEERING AND STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. HAD NO STEERING WHATEVER; STEERING WHEEL WOULD FREE SPIN 360 DEGREES. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *TR.... UPDATED 08/…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2008 INFINITI EX35?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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