Infiniti FX35 Problems by Year
Infiniti FX35 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FX35 year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 FX35: 120 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2005 FX35: 94 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2003 FX35: 61 complaints, 10 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 FX35: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 FX35: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2011 FX35: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti FX35 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 110 | 11 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 10 | 0 |
| Structure | 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 8 | 1 |
| Power Train | 18 | 8 | 1 |
| Seats | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Wheels | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
All Infiniti FX35 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 FX35 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2012 FX35 | 14 | 0 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 FX35 | 11 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 FX35 | 13 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 FX35 | 20 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 FX35 | 35 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 FX35 | 37 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 FX35 | 40 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 FX35 | 94 | 9 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 FX35 | 120 | 7 | — | Latches/locks/linkages | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 FX35 | 61 | 10 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 FX35 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti FX35 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (61), 2004 (120), 2005 (94), 2006 (40) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FX35 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti FX35?
Air Bags, with 110 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti FX35 have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.