Infiniti

FX35

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · model years 2003 to 2012

Includes FX35 2WD, FX35 AWD and FX35 RWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2011. complaints: 11, below this model's typical 36; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4.

Worst year: 2005. complaints: 94, about 2.6x this model's typical 36; recalls: 9, about 2.3x this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Infiniti FX35
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2003	2Gas	17	$3,650	10	61	no data	AIR BAGS 17%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 61, about 1.7x this model's typical 36 recalls: 10, about 2.5x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 12 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	2Gas	17	$3,650	7	120	no data	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 18%, STRUCTURE 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 120, about 3.3x this model's typical 36 recalls: 7, about 1.8x this model's typical 4 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	2Gas	17.5	$3,550	9	94	no data	AIR BAGS 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 12%
complaints: 94, about 2.6x this model's typical 36 recalls: 9, about 2.3x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	2Gas	17.5	$3,550	7	40	no data	AIR BAGS 35%, STRUCTURE 13%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%
complaints: 40, above this model's typical 36 recalls: 7, about 1.8x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 51 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	2Gas	17.5	$4,425	4	37	no data	AIR BAGS 19%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 37, above this model's typical 36 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	2Gas	17.5	$4,425	4	35	no data	AIR BAGS 45%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%
complaints: 35, below this model's typical 36 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 20 Score: 45 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	2Gas	18.5	$4,175	1	20	no data	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, STRUCTURE 13%, AIR BAGS 9%
complaints: 20, below this model's typical 36 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 4 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	2Gas	18.5	$4,175	0	13	74	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%, AIR BAGS 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%
complaints: 13, below this model's typical 36 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 88 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	18.5	$4,175	0	11	76	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 27%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 11, below this model's typical 36 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 90 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.1 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	18.5	$4,175	0	14	78	ENGINE 20%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, AIR BAGS 15%
complaints: 14, below this model's typical 36 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 86 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2003: 17 to 2012: 18.5

Owner complaints2003: 61 to 2012: 14

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Infiniti FX35 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.