ISSUE: PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT CONTINUES TO REMAIN ON AFTER THE PASSENGER IS NO LONGER SITTING ON THE SEAT. ROOT CAUSE FROM DEALER: DEFECTIVE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR. ONLY WAY TO TURN OFF THE SEAT BELT LIGHT IS TO EITHER PUT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ON OR TURN ON AND OFF THE CAR. I NOTICED WHEN I PURCHASED THE INFINITI 2011 M56 THE SEAT BELT LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON AFTER A PASSENGER HAS…
2011 infiniti EX35 electrical problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
MY SOLENOID SWITCH WENT BAD ON ME AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, TOOK IT TO THE INFINITI DEALERSHIP AND THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM SO I THOUGHT UNTIL OCT 13 WHEN I KEPT HEARING THIS NOISE COMING FROM MY HOOK LIKE A SQUEALING NOISE.. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND FOUND OUT IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN, WHICH I WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SOLENOID SWITCH THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY FIXED.. FOUND OUT THA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI M56X. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER THE BATTERY DIED, THE LIGHTS FAILED AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED, LEAVING THE CONTACT TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 infiniti EX35?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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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