Most common 2009 Infiniti FX35 problems
Share of the 20 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 →
2009 Infiniti FX35 recalls (1)
Steering › Column
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2009 Infiniti FX35:
Steering column separation
In a January 28, 2015 letter to NHTSA, Nissan identified a safety defect in the steering column assemblies used in certain model year (MY) 2008 and 2009 Infiniti EX35, Infiniti FX35/45 and Nissan GT-R vehicles equipped with power tilt/telescope steering columns supplied by Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd (NHTSA Recall No.
What 2009 Infiniti FX35 owners say
Body & structure
In November of 2019, while driving my son to school. The passenger door locks wouldn't allow the door to open. He had to climb over my seat in order to exit the vehicle. The door has not opened since. I've called several Infiniti dealers since last nov and they all have referred me to a body shop to fix the problem. All 3 body shops I've contacted had no idea how to fix the problem or how to get the door open without doing major damage to the vehicle. I ha e filed a complaint with Infiniti customer relations, they told me that since the car is out of warranty they will not help w any repair cost. I have also spoken with a design engineer from Nissan about this issue. He confirmed that this is a major safety hazard that needs addressed immediately. Upon research in the Infiniti forums and other websites I notice that I am not the only one with this issue. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Infiniti FX35. After parking the vehicle, the contact was unable to open the front driver's side door. Infiniti of naperville (1550 west ogden avenue, naperville, il 60540, [phone]) was contacted and stated that the failure May be due to the door lock actuator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
2009 Infiniti FX35 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 21 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Infiniti FX35 a good car?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 FX35 rates average: 28% 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 2009 Infiniti FX35?
The body & structure — 3 complaints, 15% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the electrical system (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (2).
How many recalls does the 2009 Infiniti FX35 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2009 Infiniti FX35, the most recent from February 2, 2015 (column). 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 2009 Infiniti FX35 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 25% 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.