Infiniti FX35 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Infiniti FX35 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2002 drew the fewest (1) and the 2004 the most (120).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2013 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2011 Among the fewest complaints |
11 | 0 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 18–19 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 | Electrical system | — | 18–19 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 | Engine | — | 18–19 |
| 2009 | 20 | 1 | Unknown or other | — | 18–19 |
| 2008 | 35 | 4 | Air bags | — | 17–18 |
| 2007 | 37 | 4 | Air bags | — | 17–18 |
| 2006 | 40 | 7 | Air bags | — | 17–18 |
| 2003 Among the most complaints |
61 | 10 | Air bags | — | 17 |
| 2005 Among the most complaints |
94 | 9 | Air bags | — | 17–18 |
| 2004 Among the most complaints |
120 | 7 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | 17 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Infiniti FX35 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2004 Infiniti FX35: 120 complaints
Most-reported: Latches/locks/linkages 27 (23%); Structure 19 (16%); Electrical system 18 (15%).
Reports mention 1 fire. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
2005 Infiniti FX35: 94 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 25 (27%); Latches/locks/linkages 14 (15%); Electrical system 13 (14%).
Reports mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 89,500 miles. 9 recall campaigns listed.
2003 Infiniti FX35: 61 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 13 (21%); Latches/locks/linkages 12 (20%); Electrical system 8 (13%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 67,000 miles. 10 recall campaigns listed.
The Infiniti FX35 years with the fewest complaints
2002 Infiniti FX35: 1 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 1 (100%); Exterior lighting 1 (100%); Fuel/propulsion system 1 (100%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2011 Infiniti FX35: 11 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 4 (36%); Electrical system 2 (18%); Engine 2 (18%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 0 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Infiniti FX35 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2008 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 99,000 |
| 2007 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 73,000 |
| 2006 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 96,758 |
| 2005 | 94 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 89,500 |
| 2004 | 120 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 2003 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 67,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Infiniti FX35 recalls
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture (2003–2005 model years; 1,090,569 vehicles across all models; filed May 2015; 15V287000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2003–2008 model years; 413,852 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V349000)
- Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode (2003–2008 model years; 307,962 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2020; 20V008000)
- FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING (2003–2006 model years; 192,659 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2005; 05V555000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2005–2008 model years; 152,554 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2017; 17V028000)
All 13 Infiniti FX35 recall campaigns · Infiniti FX35 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Infiniti FX35 years FAQ
Which Infiniti FX35 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2002 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Infiniti FX35 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2004, 2005 and 2003 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the air bags. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Infiniti FX35 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the air bags (110 of 447 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Infiniti FX35 have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns covering the Infiniti FX35. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Infiniti FX35 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.