Infiniti JX35 Transmission Problems

Owners have filed 79 complaints about transmission & drivetrain problems with the Infiniti JX35 — 28% of all JX35 complaints. The worst model years are 2013 (79). Problems typically start around 100,000 miles. No transmission recall has been issued for the JX35.

79complaints
2013worst year
100ktypical miles
0related recalls
1crashes
0fires

Transmission complaints by model year

201379
Transmission complaints per model year, Infiniti JX35.
YearComplaintsShare of year's complaintsTypical mileage
20137928%100,000 miles

Which parts fail

  • Automatic transmission › Torque converter
    1
  • Automatic transmission
    1
  • Automatic transmission › Internal › CVT
    1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    916%
  • 25k–50k
    59%
  • 50k–75k
    47%
  • 75k–100k
    1119%
  • 100k–150k
    2340%
  • 150k+
    610%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with engine codes P0101 - Mass airflow sensor, P0456 - Small evaporation leak, and transmission codes P0868 - Secondary pressure drop, P0746 - Pressure control solenoid, and C1F05 - Accelerator pedal actuator power supply circuit. The contact was referred to another independent mechanic who specialized in transmission repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: ITB15-012D Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

2013 JX35 · 90,000 miles · Dec 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact while reversing, there was a delay in the transmission shifting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the vehicle received a tune up. On another occasion, while driving 60 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and after several attempts the vehicle restarted; however, the vehicle was not operating properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure might be related to the transmission however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 146,000.

2013 JX35 · 146,000 miles · Aug 2023

Frequently asked questions

Which Infiniti JX35 years have transmission problems?

By NHTSA complaints, the 2013 (79) model years. Transmission complaints make up 28% of all complaints for the 2013.

Is there a recall for Infiniti JX35 transmission problems?

No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for any Infiniti JX35 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.

At what mileage do Infiniti JX35 transmission problems start?

Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles; 24% happened before 50,000 miles.

What part fails most often?

Owners most often name the automatic transmission › torque converter (1 mentions), followed by the automatic transmission (1).

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.