2008 Infiniti FX35 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 22, 2026 · 35 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FX35 years
More complaints than other years 6th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Infiniti FX35. That ranks 6th out of 12 FX35 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (19 complaints, 54%), typically at around 120,902 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 20 injuries. There are 4 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 2008 Infiniti FX35 problems

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

Air Bags19 · ~120,902 mi
Unknown or Other6 · ~87,000 mi
Electrical System3 · ~48,900 mi
Seats2 · ~128,500 mi
Visibility/wiper2 · ~10,555 mi
Equipment1 · ~26,000 mi
Equipment Adaptive/mobility1 · ~26,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~53,800 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1954%120,902——
Unknown or Other617%87,000——
Electrical System39%48,900——
Seats26%128,500——
Visibility/wiper26%10,555——
Equipment13%26,000——
Equipment Adaptive/mobility13%26,000——
Exterior Lighting13%53,800——
Forward Collision Avoidance13%———
Fuel/propulsion System13%———
Service Brakes13%87,500——
Steering13%109,000——
Structure13%157,000——
Vehicle Speed Control13%26,000——
Wheels13%87,500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 9 complaints
2010: 2201022013: 2201322014: 1201412015: 2201522016: 5201652017: 9201792018: 3201832019: 2201922020: 2202022021: 2202122022: 1202212023: 2202322025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 35 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Infiniti FX35 recalls (4)

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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.

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.

Unknown - i'm not sure if im even in the right place to even complain about this , but i have a 2008 infinity fx35 and 3 out of the 4 outside door handles have just literally fell off in my hand and they all fell off like with in 3 weeks of each other .so now i have 1 remaining outside door handle…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11751985

When there is a passenger seating the “Off Airbag Light is ON” when it should be turned off even after was sent to get fix at dealership

Air Bags · received Jan 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11638178

The car's fuel tank leaks. Further description is included in my attachments, pages 1-4.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 24, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11551589

2008 infiniti fx35. Consumer writes in regard to air bag safety recall. The consumer noticed the air bag defect lights flashing on vehicle's dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall and multi point inspection done. Dealer stated the recall was repaired but the light…

Air Bags · received Apr 13, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11516888

I live 200-400 miles from any Infiniti dealer. Infiniti will not authorize the repair at my local Nissan dealership. The only option was to tow my car 200 miles to a dealer there and then tow it back. Obviously, if there were any issues following the repair...I would have to drive the 400 miles to…

Air Bags · received Jan 27, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11449089

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti FX35?

Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 19 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Infiniti FX35?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2008 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 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.