Infiniti FX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

22
Total Recalls
370
Total Complaints
15
Total Crashes
13
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2005
Worst Year
2013
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Infiniti FX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2013BestExcellentFull report →
2012Excellent9Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2011Good132Fuel/Propulsion SystemFull report →
2010Good14Power TrainFull report →
2009Good114SteeringFull report →
2008Good1283Air BagsFull report →
2007Good127Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2006Caution32833Air BagsFull report →
2005WorstAvoid57847Air BagsFull report →
2004Avoid492Latches/Locks/LinkagesFull report →
2003Avoid76733Air BagsFull report →

11 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Infiniti FX Problems

Air Bags
66
Unknown Or Other
48
Electrical System
41
Structure
35
Latches/Locks/Linkages
30
Power Train
19
Fuel/Propulsion System
15
Seats
15
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
15
Exterior Lighting
12
Engine
11
Fuel System / Gasoline
8

Based on 370 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

FX Years to Avoid

2005 FX
78 complaints · 5 recalls · 4 crashes
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2004 FX
92 complaints · 4 recalls
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2003 FX
67 complaints · 7 recalls · 3 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best FX Years to Buy

2013 FX
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2012 FX
9 complaints · 0 recalls
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2011 FX
13 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Infiniti FX Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Infiniti FX Reliability

What year FX has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2005 Infiniti FX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 78 complaints and 5 safety recalls. See the full 2005 report for specific defects.

Is the Infiniti FX reliable?

The Infiniti FX has accumulated 370 owner-filed complaints and 22 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2013 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used FX.

What are the most common FX problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (66 reports), Unknown Or Other (48 reports), Electrical System (41 reports), Structure (35 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my FX has an open recall?

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