Infiniti FX35 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti FX35 model year (2003–2013) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti FX35 Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 78 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 98
1 recall · 92 complaints
Top issue: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Problem score: 95
2 recalls · 67 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 79
Best Infiniti FX35 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 9 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 9
0 recalls · 11 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 11
0 recalls · 14 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 14
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Infiniti FX35 — 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 | 12 | — | — | 15 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 14 | Good |
| 2009 | 0 | 11 | — | — | 11 | Good |
| 2008 | 2 | 28 | — | — | 34 | Good |
| 2007 | 2 | 27 | — | — | 33 | Good |
| 2006 | 2 | 28 | 3 | — | 40 | Caution |
| 2005 | 2 | 78 | 7 | — | 98 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 1 | 92 | — | — | 95 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 2 | 67 | 3 | — | 79 | Avoid |
All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti FX35 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade FX35 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 FX35 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 FX35 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 Infiniti FX35 if possible. It has 2 recalls, 78 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 98 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year FX35 to buy?+
The 2012 Infiniti FX35 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 FX35 has the fewest problems?+
The 2012, 2009, 2010 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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