Most common 2004 Infiniti FX35 problems
Share of the 120 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti FX35 complaints by model year
Best FX35 years: 2011, 2010, 2012. Years to avoid: 2004, 2005, 2003. Compare all years →
2004 Infiniti FX35 recalls (7)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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
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
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.
Air bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners May contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Exterior lighting
During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' a rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners May contact Infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.
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Fuel system, gasoline
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose May crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on February 27, 2006, for Nissan owners, and on March 13, 2006, for Infiniti owners. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2004 Infiniti FX35:
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
What 2004 Infiniti FX35 owners say
Locks & latches all 27 →
The rear latch door lock on my 2004 Infiniti FX35 has suddenly become inoperable. I discovered this after I placed shopping items in the rear compartment and drove. I noticed the rear door was not closed after driving about a mile and had to pull over to attempt to close it. When I tried it would not close and the rear door lock compartment appeared to be stuck and keeping the door from closing. Once I manually manipulated the lock on the bottom of the latch door to open it, I closed the door and the door now will not unlock. After research I discovered this was a Nissan part called the rear door actuator that stopped working. According to my internet research this is a very common and costly problem for Nissan owners and sometimes occurs with multiple passenger doors for some owners. …
3 doors on my 2004 FX35 will not open from inside or outside-this is a safety issue. First week in sept I tried to open back door to retrieve my books, etc and the door would not open. I leaned in from driver side and noticed door was unlocked so I tried to open from the inside-it would not open,. My auto has only 46,000 miles on it. I took to dealer and he said he had never seen this happen before. He kept the car for 3 days and said it took them all day to open the 2 back doors. He said all for on my acculatos(something like that) failed and they replaced them at charge or over $ 2000.00. This is a serious flaw in the auto if the doors can not be opened from the inside or outside. What if I had been in an accident and the doors could not be opened? …
Body & structure
The exterior door handles of my FX35 all came off..when trying to open door. Initially occurred with one of the rear doors. Thought maybe I was too rough with it..so didnt make much of it. When second rear door broke off..I knew something wasnt right. I call Infiniti..they replied stating that there wasno recall. The driver side handle then broke off 2 years ago..then finally front passenger last month. I cant believe it. When you spend money on an "luxury" vehicle, all four of the door ahndles should not be coming off.
Infiniti dashboard bubbling excessively causing glare while driving. Apparently there was a recall for this issue but my dealer never told me. I am the original owner and I was taking my car to the dealer for maintenance and repairs up until 2011 and the deal never told me there was a recall. No apparently the recall is expired or something and is not covered. I don't understand how a recall can expire if its an safety issue and how a deal can get away without notifying their clients.
Electrical system
Trunk, passenger door, and rear passenger door do not lock unlock when using remote and controls on drivers door 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 environment for this type of scenario. 2. Nissan knowing there is a security problem with their locking mechanism and not recalling them for safety concern is negligent. It's an open door to a lawsuit if someone were to be murdered due to a door that didn't lock, although the driver pushed the lock button and heard the locking noise. Remember, in this case there's no obvious indication the door isn't locked unless someone walks up and opens it from the outside. …
Tl* the contact owns 2004 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the key fob failed to securely lock the doors when depressed. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of muskogee located at 841 n main st, muskogee, OK 74401, [phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the body control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no further assistance was taken. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
2004 Infiniti FX35 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 17 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Infiniti FX35 a good car?
Based on 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 FX35 rates avoid: 4.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the FX35 at the same age. It is one of the FX35 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Infiniti FX35?
The locks & latches — 27 complaints, 23% of all complaints for this model year, most often about doors › latch. Next are the body & structure (19) and electrical system (18).
How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti FX35 have?
There are 7 recalls for the 2004 Infiniti FX35, the most recent from January 9, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti FX35?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2010 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2005 and 2003. See the full Infiniti FX35 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 Infiniti FX35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 36% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.