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2012 Infiniti EX35

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 EX35.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2012 Infiniti EX35 is a passenger car that uses 5W-30 engine oil (5.2 qt capacity) and pairs its powertrain with a 7-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA ratings of 17 city, 24 highway, and 20 combined mpg. Within the model’s 2008–2012 history, the 2012 year stands out as the most reliable, recording only five total owner complaints—the fewest of any year—and zero recalls, with the top complaint area being the engine and fuel/propulsion system.

Model year20122011201020092008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 API SMOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSIDEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546JK20A
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288901LB0A discontinued · alt 28890JK61D
Serpentine belt11720JK20A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 2120031U03
Cabin air filterB72771CA1B alt 27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height62.6 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Curb weight3915 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the EX35 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2008 Journey
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2010Journey 3.5L V66.50 sec14.90 sec297 hpAWD
2008Journey 3.5L V66.10 sec14.50 sec297 hpRWD
2008Journey 3.5L V66.20 sec14.60 sec297 hpAWD
2008Journey 3.5L V66.70 sec14.90 sec297 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 5W-30 API SM engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.4 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.1 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub74-77 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub74-77 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief18-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)51.0 psi
Engine Compression142
Engine Oil Pressure14 psi @ Idle, 43 psi @ 2000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.015 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle98 ft-lbs / 62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in / 0.0022 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.024 in / 0.551 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 7-101.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114-15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9514–15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
15 ft. lbs., step 2: 19 ft. lbs., step 3: intake collector: 85 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9524–28 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2012 Infiniti EX35 sits at the most favorable point in the federal record for complaints and recalls, with only 5 complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and 103 TSBs—marking the lowest complaint and recall volume among the recorded model years. Compared to the 2008 model year, which carried 44 complaints, 4 recalls, and 1 investigation, and the 2011 model year, which saw a spike to 20 complaints and 2 recalls, the 2012 data reflects a sharp decline in owner-reported issues and regulatory action. Even relative to the 2009 model year, which logged 8 complaints and 1 recall, 2012 reduces complaints and eliminates recalls entirely, though TSBs remain slightly elevated at 103 versus 88. The top complaint areas for 2012 are fragmented across engine, fuel, air bag, and seat categories with only one report in each listed area, and the data specifies one crash-related complaint but no fire-related complaints, though it does not identify root causes. Given its position at the bottom of the complaint-and-recall curve, the 2012 model year represents the most stable point in this generation’s federal track record and is the best year to buy among those recorded.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
103
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags,Seats1
Air Bags1
Engine1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Parking Brake1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 103 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB22-020B2024-08-15Electrical SystemTELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2012 EX35 take?

5.2 qt of 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2012 EX35 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the EX35 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.