Infiniti FX35 complaints by model year
447 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 | 94 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 | 120 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2004–2013. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 25 | 19 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 19 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 27 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Infiniti FX35 recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one FX35 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V139000 | Mar 4, 2021 | Front Passenger Air Bag Cushion May Tear | 2003–2008 | 33.3% |
| 20V008000 | Jan 9, 2020 | Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode | 2003–2008 | 47.8% |
| 17V028000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2005–2008 | 62.9% |
| 16V349000 | May 24, 2016 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2003–2008 | 42.1% |
| 15V287000 | May 15, 2015 | Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture | 2003, 2004, 2005 | 39.7% |
| 15V226000 | Apr 17, 2015 | Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture | 2003, 2004, 2005 | 92.6% |
| 15V054000 | Feb 2, 2015 | Steering Column Tube may be Out of Round | 2009 | 61.8% |
| 06V328000 | Aug 31, 2006 | FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES | 2003–2006 | — |
| 06V244000 | Jul 11, 2006 | FMVSS 108/REAR COMBINATION LAMP | 2003–2006 | — |
| 05V555000 | Dec 13, 2005 | FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING | 2003–2006 | — |
| 05V338000 | Jul 26, 2005 | FMVSS 225/LOWER ANCHORAGE BAR | 2005 | — |
| 03V476000 | Nov 14, 2003 | NISSAN/FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS | 2003 | — |
| 03V164000 | May 5, 2003 | NISSAN/TRANSAXLE/DIFFERENTIAL BOLTS | 2003 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Infiniti FX35 FAQ
How many recalls has the Infiniti FX35 had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Infiniti FX35 model year from 2002 to 2013. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Infiniti FX35 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2004 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (120) and the 2002 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Infiniti FX35 problems?
Across the 2004–2013 model years, owners most often name the air bags, unknown or other, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Infiniti FX35 get?
EPA rates the 2012 Infiniti FX35 at 18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.