Infiniti FX35 Problems by Year

We compared every Infiniti FX35 model year from 2003–2012 using 445 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 13 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2004, 2005 and 2003, which drew far more complaints than other FX35 years at the same age. The best years are 2011, 2010 and 2012.

10model years
445complaints
13recalls
2004, 2005worst years
2011, 2010best years

Complaints by model year

2003200420052006200720082009201020112012611209440373520131114
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti FX35. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201214−33%—EngineAverage
201111−61%—Fuel SystemGood
201013−56%—ElectricalGood
200920−28%1BodyAverage
2008351.2×4AirbagAverage
2007371.3×4AirbagAverage
200640−17%7AirbagAverage
2005942.6×9AirbagAvoid
20041204.3×7Door Lock & LatchAvoid
2003612.1×10AirbagAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median FX35 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Infiniti FX35 problems

Latest Infiniti FX35 recalls

Air bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion

NHTSA recall 21V-139 · Mar 4, 2021 · 26,158 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008.

Remedy: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-008 · Jan 9, 2020 · 307,962 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-028 · Jan 10, 2017 · 152,554 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-349 · May 24, 2016 · 413,852 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,…

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 15V-287 · May 15, 2015 · 1,090,569 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

All 13 Infiniti FX35 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti FX35 should you avoid?

2004, 2005 and 2003 — these years have the most complaints relative to other FX35 years at the same age, led by locks & latches problems in the 2004.

What is the best year for the Infiniti FX35?

2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other FX35 years at the same age, followed by 2010 and 2012. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Infiniti FX35 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (108), electrical system (62) and body & structure (59). Airbag complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the Infiniti FX35 had?

13 recalls across 2003–2012. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Infiniti FX35 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.