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2011 Infiniti EX35

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2011 models.

Class
Small Station Wagons
Body styles
4dr Cuv AWD Luxury/Journey
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
20 combined ยท 17 city / 24 hwy
Length
182.3 in
Curb weight
3,915 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 18% below the 2011 small station wagon average of 24.4 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2011 Infiniti EX35 is a small station wagon offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 182 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,915 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 18% worse than the 2011 small station wagon average of 24.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2011

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2010 EX35 โ€” a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 EX35 โ†’

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Cuv AWD Luxury/Journey182.3 in70.9 in62.6 in110.2 in60.2 / 60.2 in3,915 lb53/47

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence โ€“ Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements โ†’

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
EX353.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S7)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20-18%$4,100444
EX35 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic (S7)All-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19-22%$4,350468
Spend $8,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
24.4 MPG2011 Small Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 Infiniti EX35.

Similar 2011 small station wagons

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2011 Infiniti EX35 (this car)20 MPGNot rated0
2011 Volvo V5024 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Infiniti EX35.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2011 Infiniti EX35 is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

5Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
Unknown Or Other3
Air Bags2
Visibility/Wiper1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
16/06: 116/08: 120/05: 122/05: 122/12: 116/0616/0820/0522/0522/12max 1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2011 Infiniti EX35 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Air Bags โ€” 2 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Visibility/Wiper โ€” 1 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
  4. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Infiniti EX35. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2012 EX3520182.3 inNot rated03
2010 EX3519182.3 inNot rated06
2009 EX3519โ€“Not rated06
2008 EX3519โ€“Not rated129

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this โ†’