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Infiniti FX35 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 64 owner complaints on the Infiniti FX35 from 30 production runs; the worst run has 5, the typical one 2.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 64 complaints · 30 runs · 2003–2012 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported FX35 run is JNRAS08W63X (2003 builds) with 5 complaints, 2.4× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 24% of reports; 2003 is the worst model year at 2.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for FX35 model years 2003–2009.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti FX35 has 30 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 38% of every FX35 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti FX35 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JNRAS08W63X••••••20035——
JNRAS08W03X••••••20035——
JNRAS08W53X••••••20035——
JNRAS08W13X••••••20035——
JNRAS08W73X••••••20034——
JNRAS08W33X••••••20033——
JNRAS08UX3X••••••20033——
JN8AS1MW4CM••••••201231—
JNRAS08U03X••••••2003311
JNRAS08W93X••••••20032——
JNRAS08U13X••••••20032——
JN8AS1MU8CM••••••20122——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 18 FX35 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 17 FX35 VINs so far, most often 2012, 2006, 2010 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti FX35 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2003 car draws 2.3 complaints per run, a 2012 one 1.8.

FIG.02·Infiniti FX35 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20121.81481
20032.350222
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2003 at 2.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.8.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 24% of everything Infiniti FX35 owners report: Air Bags, 16 of 64 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti FX35 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags161—
Electrical System10——
Latches/locks/linkages9——
Structure8——
Engine8——
Unknown Or Other61—
Power Train511
Service Brakes4——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on the Infiniti FX35; the 6 below cover build years 2003 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti FX35 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
20V008000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2003–2008
16V349000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2003–2008
21V139000Air Bags:frontal2003–2008
17V028000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2005–2008
06V244000Exterior Lighting2003–2006
05V555000Fuel System, Gasoline2003–2006
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

20V008000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2003: 17 years on the road before the recall.

The FX35 against its rivals

The FX35 draws 2.1 complaints per production run; the Mazda CX-7 4.5, the Mitsubishi Endeavor 1.7 and the Kia Borrego 2.5.

FIG.05·Infiniti FX35 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Infiniti FX3564302.14.7%
Mazda CX-79802174.52.1%
Mitsubishi Endeavor2371401.710.5%
Kia Borrego78312.510.3%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 64 reports on the Infiniti FX35, 4.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti FX35 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti FX35All vehicles
Complaints filed641,115,966
Involved a crash3 (4.7%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (1.6%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported558,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti FX35 share of that is 64 complaints over 30 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti FX35
Recalls44 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems74 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices366 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2003–2012

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti FX35 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 64 NHTSA complaints from 30 FX35 runs and 13 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which FX35 production run has the most complaints?

JNRAS08W63X, a 2003 build, with 5 complaints. The typical FX35 run has 2.1.

Which FX35 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2003 is heaviest at 2.3 complaints per run and 2012 lightest at 1.8.

Does the FX35 get more complaints than the Mazda CX-7?

No: 2.1 complaints per production run for the FX35 against 4.5 for the Mazda CX-7.

How many FX35 complaints involve a crash?

4.7% of 64 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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