Half of all complaints arrive by 8 years of age, so 84.2% land after the 4-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Air Bags, with 16 complaints, typically at 10.1 years.
Infiniti FX35 years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 8 | yes | |
| 2003 | 50 | 22 | yes |
Does the market discount it? In our listings a 2003 FX35 asks a median $2,500, against $2,950 for a 2004, the next model year: about 15% less, so sellers do price some of the trouble in.
Among the 2 Infiniti FX35 years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2003, 2012; the three worth hunting are 2012, 2003.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 7% | covered | |
| 1 year | 10.5% | covered | |
| 2 years | 14% | covered | |
| 3 years | 15.8% | covered | |
| 4 years | 24.6% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 35.1% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 42.1% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 49.1% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 57.9% | you pay | |
| 9 years | 68.4% | you pay | |
| 10 years | 75.4% | you pay | |
| 12 years | 77.2% | you pay | |
| 13 years | 86% | you pay | |
| 14 years | 96.5% | you pay | |
| 15 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 4 years / 50,000 miles. Only 15.8% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 84.2% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (6 years / 70,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 20% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
What waits further out is Air Bags at 10.1 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10.1 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System | 7.3 yrs | — | — | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7.3 yrs | — | — | |
| Structure | 6.8 yrs | — | — | |
| Engine | 10 yrs | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 7.8 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 8.8 yrs | 1 | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 5.7 yrs | — | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the FX35's vehicle class. Per production run, the Subaru Outback draws 3.64, the Toyota Land Cruiser 1.49 and the Subaru Forester 3.35, against 2.13 for the FX35.
| Same class as the FX35 | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 159 | 2005–2026 | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 85 | 1981–2026 | |
| Subaru Forester | 121 | 1998–2026 | |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 57 | 2002–2026 | |
| Honda Element | 100 | 2003–2011 | |
| Jeep Liberty | 80 | 1993–2013 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Infiniti FX35 reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 2.13 against 3.73 for the average car, and in the middle of its class rivals.
When do FX35 problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 8 years of age. The most reported system is Air Bags, typically at 10.1 years, followed by Electrical System.
Will the warranty cover FX35 problems?
Mostly not: basic cover is 4 years / 50,000 miles, and only 15.8% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 20% of the complaints here.
Is the FX35 more reliable than the Subaru Outback?
Yes: 2.13 complaints per production run for the FX35 against 3.64 for the Subaru Outback.
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