VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Infiniti JX352013–2013
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Infiniti JX35 Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 187 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Infiniti JX35 — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 187 | 8 | — | 46 | 45 | 46 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Infiniti JX35 Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the JX35 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 46).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year JX35 to buy?+
See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every JX35 model year.
Which JX35 years have the most problems?+
The 2013 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2013 JX35 leads with 4 recalls and 187 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 JX35 problems?+
The most frequently reported Infiniti JX35 issues involve: AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.