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2002-2013 · 11 model years

Infiniti FX35 Problems by year

Owners have filed 89 complaints about the Infiniti FX35 across 11 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (60), while 2002, 2013 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the airbags.

Most complaints for its age200360 complaints · 10 recallsSee the 2003
Complaints
89
Recalls
13
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Deaths
0

FX35 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20131000AirbagsA
201214010Engine & coolingD
201113010Fuel systemC
20090100-A
20080400-C
20070400-C
20060700-D
20050900-D
20040700-D
2003601021Body, doors & structureF
20021010AirbagsA

Most common FX35 problems

Infiniti FX35 recalls 13

Latest FX35 complaints

2012 Infiniti FX35Engine & cooling

This engine uses a metal timing chain inside the engine. Infinit chose to use plastic guides and tensors to keep the chain in place and not wear stretch. This choice of PLASTIC results in the eventual failure of the components that are needed to keep the chain in place. First signs of impending failure is a rattle inside the engine. Eventual the chain will break loose and destroy the engine. The parts themselves can be purchased at any auto parts store for under $50.00, however labor is in the thousands or...

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engine complete failure. A simple search of the internet will show that nearly all owners experience this. Most opting to sell the vehicle or chance failure does not occur. My mechanic has confirmed and I will go to an Infiniti dealer if need be.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11738759
2003 Infiniti FX35Airbags

My airbag light came on again recently, without any incident and I am concerned that this means my car is now unsafe. This happened in 2017 and it was a repair that was made without charge. I have now been informed that it would cost over $1,000 to repair, but I think this is a malfunction that should be covered by the Dealer, as there has been an issue with the airbags before.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11719497
2012 Infiniti FX35Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11675274
2003 Infiniti FX35AirbagsSeats & seat beltsCrash1 injury

Ever since I bought my infiniti the air bag light flashed rapidly on the dash. I received notice a couple years ago about the air bags being recalled.I took my vehicle to Roseville Infiniti and supposedly the airbags were replaced I expected it to take a couple hours it was in and out in under 2 hours. When i left the deLership the light was still blinking and never quit blinking. My concern was to call and ask why it was still blinking ? I was told that it probably wasnt reset however the air bag was replaced . I...

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was in an accident recently and it was a serious frontal collision and not one airbag went off . I was seriously injured my hand was fractured my left leg was hurt and I had a concussion and cervical sprain this all would have been prevented had my airbags deployed.

Filed Incident Air bags · SeatsNHTSA 11649383

Questions about the Infiniti FX35

Which Infiniti FX35 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2003 (60), 2012 (14), 2011 (13). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Infiniti FX35 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2013, 2002, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other FX35 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Infiniti FX35 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (20), airbags (18), engine & cooling (14) most often.

How many recalls does the Infiniti FX35 have?

NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Infiniti FX35 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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