Owners have filed 64 complaints on the Infiniti FX35, covering 2003–2012. The system named most often is Air Bags (15 reports). Worst years by volume: 2003, 2012; cleanest: 2012, 2003. 3 reports describe a crash, 1 a fire. On average the car was 8.8 years old when the problem happened.
What breaks on Infiniti FX35
Grouped by the system owners named — percentages are shares of all 64 FX35 complaints. Open any row for the full reports in owners' own words.
Air Bags 15 Read
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…
Takata recall. I was driving my fx35 2012 infiniti and the airbag spontaneously deployed and exploded. I did not hit any car or object, this was not due to an accident.... Just a deployment. It was a large boom, loud explosion, smell of a strong gun powder odor that burns your eyes. The airbag was torn. Please note…
Takata recall needed on infiniti fx35 2012. I was in motion, driving 75 mph on the freeway. A piece of debris bounced off of a car in my left lane and flew underneath my car. Bang! My airbags ejected and slammed my face hard. My whole front windshield blew white. I couldn't see anything in front of me. Trying to push…
Electrical System 8 Read
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to shift gears properly. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired however, the repair…
The contact owns a 2003 infiniti fx35. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle lost power and the engine, vdc, and slip warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact waited ten minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and…
Something is wrong with their bcm and door lock actuators. They constantly go out, or do not function all the time
Engine 6 Read
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…
I was driving through an intersection at about 15/20 miles an hour as the light had just turned green & my car just shut down out of no where all the lights were on on the dash, and the car rolled to a stop. I turned the emergency lights on. I put the car in park and hit the start button again & the car started with…
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…
Structure 6 Read
Infiniti fx35 2012 dashboard is falling apart in pieces. Vehicle has 69,000 miles on it. The dashboard seems to be melting as it has become sticky and the reflection is blinding me in the windshield when I drive. The issue has progressed to cracks everywhere and infiniti is refusing to service. This is a major safety…
Consumer was making a left turn, when the vehicle started to wobble from side to side. *la the consumer had little control of the vehicle, hit a curb and the entire undercarriage collapsed. (model fx35) *sc
The contact owns a 2003 infiniti fx35. The contact stated that the vehicle has approximately 13 cracks across the dashboard. There are also approximately 4 cracks near the front passenger side air bag. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but could not correct the failures. The VIN was unknown. The current…
Latches/locks/linkages 5 Read
Have a 2003 infiniti fx35, and the electronic locks now do not fully lock or unlock the rear doors. First one door went out now the other. My sense is that a small child or elderly person in the back could be in serious danger if there were an immediate need for them to be evacuated. With only one manual lock for the…
1. Having a secure environment is paramount in certain neighborhoods. When locking the doors it's imperative nobody can gain access at will by walking up to the car. If anyone can simply open the door to gain access, carjacking, injury, or even murder is easier. If the doors locked properly this provides a more secure…
Doors will not lock or unlock along with gasdoor lock. Dealership says its an actuator problem, they all need to be replaced at a cost of nearly $500 per lock times 6 locks. (4 doors, rear hatch and gasdoor) safety issue as sometimes I cannot get out of the driver side door
Power Train 4 Read
I reported my vehicle is a whining noise coming from the engine. I took it in for a diagnosis. The technician informed me that no codes were detected; however believes it is the alternator. The car has 39k miles. As a previous owner of a 2011 infiniti, I believe this is a manufacture defect as I am the second owner…
The contact owns a 2003 infiniti fx35. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal noise was heard under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transaxle and differential were fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Front axle and differential have been seperated 3 times. Also power steering has failed
Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Read
2003 infiniti fx35, engine broken with mileage only 89,992. No car accident record. Well maintenance done by dealer. Manufacturer has no idea what cause the engine broken
I have an '03 infiniti fx35 with 90,000 miles. I'm not an abusive nor negligent operator and have had all my services well maintained. Car began by overheating 15 hours into my 16 hour drive home from yellowstone this summer. It started overheating when I slowed down in towns and such...replaced my…
The contact owns a 2003 infiniti fx35. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine reduced power and stalled. The power steering and braking ability was lost. After twenty minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. The contact made and appointment with the dealer for…
Visibility 2 Read
Incident happened about 9am with temperatures in low 30sf. As I was pulling out of parking lot,I heard what sounded like glass tinkering. It got colder/more windy in car & more light coming from moonroof area. About 1/2mile later as I make left turn I noticed what looked like small dark crystals flying off top of…
Poorly installed windshield causing serious water leaks when it rains on driver side and passenger side under the dash and water damage on the vehicle floor
FX35 years to avoid — and the clean ones
Complaints per model year. More reports usually means more cars on the road as well as more trouble, so read the crash and fire columns alongside the count.
| Model year | Complaints | Top system | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| 2003 | Air Bags | 2 | 1 |
The same model year, different builds
Every complaint carries the first 11 characters of the VIN — plant, year, body and engine. That is a production series, and complaints are spread across them very unevenly.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Distinct production series | 30 |
| Average complaints per series | 2.1 |
| Worst single series | 5 complaints |
| Average age at failure | 8.8 years |
A model average of 2.1 hides a worst series at 5. Enter a VIN above to see the numbers for that exact build instead of the model as a whole.
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How we count
Every figure here comes from complaints owners filed with NHTSA — 1,100,006 of them, covering 1,982 models built between 1981 and 2026.
A complaint is an unverified report: someone wrote down what happened to their car. It is not a confirmed defect and not a recall. What makes the volume useful is the pattern — when thousands of owners of the same build describe the same failure, that is a signal no marketing brochure will give you.
Two things we do that the source does not. First, we compute the age of the car at the moment of failure from the incident date and the model year. Second, we group complaints by the first 11 characters of the VIN — the production series — so a bad plant run does not disappear into a model-wide average.
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the FX35?
By complaint volume, 2003, 2012 drew the most owner reports. Bear in mind that popular years put more cars on the road, so check the crash and fire columns too.
Which FX35 years are the cleanest?
2012, 2003 have the fewest complaints on file. For recent years that can simply mean the cars are young.
How many complaints does the Infiniti FX35 have?
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, covering 2003–2012. Of those, 3 describe a crash and 1 a fire.
Are these complaints verified?
No. They are unverified reports from owners. NHTSA publishes them as filed and investigates only a fraction. The value is in the pattern, not in any single report.
Can I check complaints for one specific car?
Yes — enter its VIN above. We match the first 11 characters, which identify the plant, year, body and engine, so you get complaints on that exact production series rather than the whole model.