Infiniti FX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti FX model year (2003–2013) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti FX Years to Avoid
8 recalls · 78 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 116
6 recalls · 92 complaints
Top issue: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Problem score: 110
8 recalls · 67 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 97
Best Infiniti FX Years to Buy
0 recalls · 9 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 9
0 recalls · 14 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 14
1 recall · 13 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 16
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Infiniti FX — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 9 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 16 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 14 | Good |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 17 | Good |
| 2008 | 2 | 28 | — | — | 34 | Good |
| 2007 | 2 | 27 | — | — | 33 | Good |
| 2006 | 5 | 28 | 3 | — | 49 | Caution |
| 2005 | 8 | 78 | 7 | — | 116 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 6 | 92 | — | — | 110 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 8 | 67 | 3 | — | 97 | Avoid |
All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti FX Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade FX units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder FX models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year FX should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 Infiniti FX if possible. It has 8 recalls, 78 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 116 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year FX to buy?+
The 2012 Infiniti FX is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 9. It has only 0 recalls and 9 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which FX has the fewest problems?+
The 2012, 2010, 2011 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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