2006 Infiniti FX35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 1, 2022 · 40 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FX35 years
Far more complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Infiniti FX35. That ranks 4th out of 12 FX35 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (19 complaints, 48%), typically at around 98,129 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Infiniti FX35 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags19 · ~98,129 mi
Structure7 · ~101,000 mi
Exterior Lighting5 · ~104,556 mi
Unknown or Other5 · ~80,000 mi
Electrical System3 · ~184,986 mi
Engine3 · ~184,986 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~115,500 mi
Seats2 · ~32,750 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~17,400 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~35,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1948%98,129——
Structure718%101,000——
Exterior Lighting513%104,556——
Unknown or Other513%80,000——
Electrical System38%184,986——
Engine38%184,986——
Fuel System, Gasoline25%115,500——
Seats25%32,750——
Vehicle Speed Control25%17,400——
Engine and Engine Cooling13%35,000——
Fuel/propulsion System13%112,354——
Service Brakes13%40,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13%7,500——
Steering13%———
Wheels13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 10 complaints
2006: 1200612008: 1200812010: 1201012011: 2201122013: 1201312014: 3201432015: 4201542016: 102016102017: 2201722018: 4201842019: 5201952020: 2202022021: 2202122022: 220222

n = 40 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Infiniti FX35 recalls (7)

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Air bags:passenger side frontal:cushion; air bags:frontalMar 4, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V139000 · 26,158 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.

Risk: A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.

Fix: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.

Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleJan 9, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V008000 · 307,962 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleJan 10, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V028000 · 152,554 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleMay 24, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V349000 · 413,852 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Exterior lighting:headlightsAug 31, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V328000 · 105,200 vehicles

Problem: During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.

Risk: This standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Exterior lightingJul 11, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V244000 · 105,200 vehicles

Problem: During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' a rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.

Risk: This standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.

Fuel system, gasolineDec 13, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V555000 · 192,659 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be inspected and the contact was informed that the vapor hose and fuel filler hose needed to be replaced. The contact partially repaired the vehicle. The dealer…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 1, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11472039

Здравствуйте, [XXX] , Я владелец Infiniti FX35 2006 года выпуска [VIN [XXX] ] и, согласно vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin / У меня есть несколько неполных дефектов в моей машине. Не могли бы вы…

Unknown or Other · received May 9, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11463811

The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was…

Air Bags · received Jun 1, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11419263

Hello my car infiniti fx35 2006g vin [xxx] is suitable for a recalled company to replace the front airbags, as well as the front and rear headlights, i turned to infiniti russia and infiniti usa, help me solve this issue in response to silence, help me deal with this parts of this document have…

Air Bags · received Mar 7, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11399565

The official dealer of infiniti ukraine does not want to make a recruitment campaign on my car

Air Bags · received Nov 2, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11372632

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti FX35?

Owners most often report air bags, structure, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 19 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Infiniti FX35?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Infiniti FX35 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FX35 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.