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Infiniti FX352003–2013

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

🚙 SUV
Infiniti FX35
2003–2013
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
16
Recalls
0
Complaints
2003
Best Yr
0
Injuries
Avoid 2003
11
Years Analyzed
16
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Best Years to Buy a Infiniti FX35

Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.

#1 PICK20yr old
2006
Acceptable · 51/100
Reliability57/100
Value window39/100
Recalls2
Complaints0
#2 PICK19yr old
2007
Acceptable · 51/100
Reliability57/100
Value window39/100
Recalls2
Complaints0
#3 PICK18yr old
2008
Acceptable · 51/100
Reliability57/100
Value window39/100
Recalls2
Complaints0

Infiniti FX35 Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2003

5 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2005

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#3 WORST
2004

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Federal Defect Investigations

NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 1 past investigation into the FX35 became recall.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 11, 2026.

Infiniti FX35 — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
201300——
82
46
69
Excellent
201200——
82
42
68
Excellent
201100——
82
39
67
Excellent
201000——
82
39
67
Excellent
200900——
82
39
67
Excellent
200820——
57
39
51
Caution
200720——
57
39
51
Caution
200620——
57
39
51
Caution
200530——
57
39
51
Caution
200420——
57
39
51
Caution
200350——
57
39
51
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the FX35 compares — best year within each era shown.

2013–2017

Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2013 (Buyer Score 69).

Best: 2013
2013 · 69

Pre-2013

Older FX35 models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
2012 · 682009 · 672010 · 672011 · 672003 · 512004 · 512005 · 512006 · 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year FX35 to buy?+

The 2006 Infiniti FX35 scores highest on our Buyer Score (51/100) — combining a reliability score of 57/100 with a value score of 39/100. It has 2 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.

Which FX35 years have the most problems?+

The 2003, 2005, 2004 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2003 FX35 leads with 5 recalls and 0 owner complaints.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common FX35 problems?+

See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Infiniti FX35.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar suv vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every FX35 year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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