Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Infiniti JX35 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Infiniti JX35. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The vehicle was purchased on August 16, 2025, and the vehicle mileage was 172,000. On November 26, 2025, the vehicle was repossessed, and upon further investigation, it was discovered that that vehicle's mileage was 151,289. The contact found out that the vehicle was a salvage vehicle, but the dealer did not inform the contact that the vehicle had a salvaged title. The contact stated that the dealer refused payment, and the contact had difficulty registering the vehicle.
When I purchased the car no warning lights or problems were wrong with it it drove fine. The same day I got it home which is an hour away, the check engine light came on so i called them back. I took car back to shop and told them the code said it was the converter they said that was not right and it was just bad gas put in it so they reset engine light. As soon as i got back home the engine light came back on and then all the power locks on the doors stopped working. I took it to meinieke in greenville in which they said my converter went bad and that is why the engine light was on. Then they said it must have been in water because it was severe rust underneath the hood. and it effected electrical system. However, none of this information was on the car fax report. no flood damage, no repairs etc. Also none of this was occurring
Transmission failed at 101000 miles. Going 70 miles a hour on interstate.it slowed down to15 miles a hour, for the love of something no one hit me, but it could of been a deadly combo. I'm also on a fb group and everyone complains of their trans going out. Also before then alternator and radiator fan, maf throttle and purge valve at 90000 miles, which none is covered. I did pay $3000 for a extended warranty up to 116000 miles. But this transmission is a Worldwide Nissan problem and should of been recalled. Also my BCI continues malfunctioning. I've only had the vehicle since February 2022.
Airbag light flashing in dashboard; passenger front seat sensor not working- showing unoccupied when occupied with adult. VIN # not showing as part of recall, yet this is a known issue with the model/year. Interesting a common trend with certain VIN #s like mine shown on NHTSA complaints page. Another recall campaign needed to include these VIN numbers. Have reported several times to the dealership. I've now paid $1000 to repair the airbag sensors, and problem is not resolved. Nissan is responsible and this is a safety issue. NTSHA needs to do another recall campaign.
while driving the vehicle randomly looses power to the engine and all electrical power goes off. The dash is completely without power. Engine will not accelerate and looses power steering like the engine is off. After a few moments all power is returned and engine comes back on to normal operation.
There are several complaints regarding the headlights that the headlights continue to get moisture in them and it requires a new headlight assembly. There were 16 cases regarding the JX35 model and several for the QX60 model that replaced it.
I have three issues that I have had within 3 days of buying this certified pre-owned JX35. (1) the vehicle information display (I.e., dashboard panel) stopped working while driving on a major city route leaving me without turn signal capabilities, speedometer, fuel gauge and any vehicle information such as tire pressure, maintenance, etc. The display came back on later and so did the malfunction indicator light. The local Infiniti dealership repaired the problem under warranty by replacing a "combination meter." (2) I received a call from a parts representative at the local Infiniti dealership who stated that a part associated with the occupant classification system (ocs) recall would be in soon and I should make an appointment to get the ocs repaired. …
I have replaced the battery in my 2013 Infiniti JX35 3-4 times. Dealership continues to say this is normal. Recently, multiple exterior light bulbs have gone out and the 'instrument cluster' suddenly went dark while I was driving. I cannot see meters like gas, speed, etc. I cannot hear or see my blinker or headlight indicators. Additionally, all the power controls including speed control no longer work. I am concerned there is a significant electrical safety hazard. I no longer feel safe driving this car with my children. There are many reports of similar claims for the 2013 Infiniti JX35 electrical system online. I would like Infiniti to take responsibility for knowingly putting people in danger by refusing to acknowledge and fix a known problem with this car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact stated that on another occasion, the failure occurred after the vehicle was stopped. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact also stated that rear passenger side window motor, both master switches on the front and rear driver and passenger sides were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. While driving at 40 MPH, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times. The technician was unable to diagnose or repaired the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V138000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Related recalls
Electrical system › Software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical system › Software
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20,…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical complaints in other JX35 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2013 Infiniti JX35?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Infiniti JX35, 13% of the model year's 280 complaints. The component named most often is instrument panel › speedometer/odometer (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Infiniti JX35 electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-138 (software, Mar 25, 2014); NHTSA recall 13V-445 (software, Oct 17, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2013 Infiniti JX35 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 12,000 miles, and 60% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.