Most common 2006 Infiniti FX35 problems
Share of the 40 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 →
2006 Infiniti FX35 recalls (7)
Air bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion
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
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 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
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.
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 a possible defect involving the 2006 Infiniti FX35:
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.
What 2006 Infiniti FX35 owners say
Air bags
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Infiniti FX35. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started pulling to the right. When attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle veered to the right and the front passenger tire detached. The contact was unconscious when she hit her head as the vehicle flipped. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The contact sustained back, chest, and facial injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The dealer (grubbs Infiniti, 1500 e state hwy 114, grapevine, tx 76051, [phone]) was notified of the failure, but did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Body & structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the dashboard began to peel and bubble up. In addition, the sun glared onto the dashboard and the chrome pieces, which obstructed the contact's view of the road. Sewell Infiniti in dallas, texas was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle had a warranty defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 252-49072. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
The dashboard of the vehicle has started to melt/bubble up. This has resulted in a very shiny/sticky dash which on sunny days reflects light back up onto the inside of the windshield creating a very distracting/obstructing glare making it difficult to see the road. Infinity extended their warranty from 2010 up to 2014 to replace the dashboard but will now do nothing to correct this safety hazard even though it did not appear on my car till this year.
Lights
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that whenever it rained, water entered the headlight units and caused the headlights to turn off. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that one of the headlights was previously repaired and the vehicle was no longer included in the extended warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 181,000.
This vehicle has 3 recalls programs: the front passenger air bag, dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. Could you help with this replaces.
2006 Infiniti FX35 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Infiniti FX35 a good car?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 FX35 rates average: 17% fewer complaints than a typical year of the FX35 at the same age. 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 2006 Infiniti FX35?
The air bags — 19 complaints, 48% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal › passenger side › inflator module. Next are the body & structure (7) and lights (5).
How many recalls does the 2006 Infiniti FX35 have?
There are 7 recalls for the 2006 Infiniti FX35, the most recent from March 4, 2021 (cushion). 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 2006 Infiniti FX35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 97,000 miles; 27% 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.