37 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.
Most common 2003 Infiniti FX35 problems
13 of the 61 complaints (21%) are about the airbags.
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Air Bags · airbags
13
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0
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages · door locks and latches
10
0
0
0
Structure · body and frame
5
0
0
0
Engine
4
0
0
0
Electrical System
4
0
0
0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · brakes
2
0
0
0
Child Seat
2
0
0
0
Visibility › Windshield
1
0
0
0
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration
1
0
0
0
Unknown or Other
1
0
0
0
10 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion21V139000
Filed Mar 4, 202126,158 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
Risk. A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module20V008000
Filed Jan 9, 2020307,962 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V349000
Filed May 24, 2016413,852 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Filed May 15, 20151,090,569 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Filed Apr 17, 201512,606 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.
Filed Aug 31, 2006105,200 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Risk. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Filed Jul 11, 2006105,200 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' A REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.
Risk. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT AT 1-800-662-6200.
Filed Dec 13, 2005192,659 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper03V476000
Filed Nov 14, 200324,300 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSENING.
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, IT WOULD ALLOW THE CALIPER TO ROTATE OR SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE TO FAIL, REDUCING THE VEHICLE'S ABILITY TO STOP. IT COULD ALSO DAMAGE THE WHEEL, CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. EITHER ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SECURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Filed May 5, 2003164 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE PROPELLER SHAFT(S) TO THE TRANSAXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL(S) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Risk. IF THE BOLTS COME LOOSE, THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
All 10 campaigns on file, newest first.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Air Bags
Filed Feb 20, 2026DC
My airbag light came on again recently, without any incident and I am concerned that this means my car is now unsafe. This happened in 2017 and it was a repair that was made without charge. I have now been informed that it would cost over $1,000 to repair, but I think this is a malfunction that should be covered by the Dealer, as there has been an issue with the airbags before.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Mar 20, 2025NV
Ever since I bought my infiniti the air bag light flashed rapidly on the dash. I received notice a couple years ago about the air bags being recalled.I took my vehicle to Roseville Infiniti and supposedly the airbags were replaced I expected it to take a couple hours it was in and out in under 2 hours. When i left the deLership the light was still blinking and never quit blinking. My concern was to call and ask why it was still blinking ? I was told that it probably wasnt reset however the air bag was replaced . I was in an accident recently and it was a serious frontal collision and not one airbag went off . I was seriously injured my hand was fractured my left leg was hurt and I had a concussion and cervical sprain this all would have been prevented had my airbags deployed.
Service Brakes
Filed Dec 22, 2023MI
Gg
SuspensionCrashFire
Filed Nov 19, 2023FL
Vehicle has too many manufacture errors
Air Bags
Filed May 19, 2021AL
Good day! According to the VIN code of my car, there are revocable companies, the dealer refuses to replace it.
Air Bags
Filed May 10, 2021150,000 milesNC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V008000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
Electrical System
Filed Jan 11, 2021135,000 milesNV
SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THEIR BCM AND DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS. THEY CONSTANTLY GO OUT, OR DO NOT FUNCTION ALL THE TIME.
Air Bags
Filed Aug 5, 2020120,000 milesPA
AIRBAG DEFECTIVE AND MY DASH BOARD IS CRACKED
Air Bags
Filed Aug 4, 2019AA
TAKARA RECALL L. PLEASE REPLACE THIS ITEM BY REVOCABLE COMPANY. I ASK YOU TO CLARIFY WHAT REVOCABLE CAMPAIGNS ARE CONDUCTED FOR MY CAR?
Engine
Filed May 2, 2019153,000 milesVA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE, VDC, AND SLIP WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAITED TEN MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED LESS THAN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE LEFT AND RIGHT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED SHEEHY INFINITI OF CHANTILLY (LOCATED AT 4145 AUTO PARK CIR, CHANTILLY, VA 20151, (703) 372-0381) AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED BY PHONE THAT THE FAILURE COULD ALSO BE DUE TO A LOOSE WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SHEEHY DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT CRANK POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 35590467. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit
Filed May 23, 2018200,000 milesWA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSAXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL WERE FRACTURED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V164000 (POWER TRAIN). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Air Bags
Filed Dec 10, 2017DC
TAKATA RECALL FOR AIRBAG TAKING TOO LONG!!!! FIRST THE DEALER SAID MY CAR WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. NOW YOUR SITE SAYS THE DEALER IS "WAITING ON PARTS". I THINK THE OLDEST CARS SHOULD BE FIXED FIRST.
Engine
Filed Oct 16, 201715 milesCA
BLOWN HEAD GASKET
Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 11, 2017TN
MY VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL AND MY SLIP LIGHT AND MY VDC LIGHT COMES ON . READ MANUAL IT SAY SHOULD NOT COME O UNLESS VEHICLE IS MOVING . THIS MAKES 3 TO 4 TIMES IT HAS DONE THIS . CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO PAY A TOWING BILL!!!! CAN CLEAR CODES AND IT IS FINE FOR AWHILE THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN. THIS TIME LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF .AND SUV WILL NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN 2 TO 3 MILES PER HOUR !!!!
Air Bags
Filed Jun 12, 2017FL
TAKATA RECALL - NO PERMANENT REPAIR HAS BEEN DONE ON MY INFINITI FOR THE TAKATA AIRBAG, THIS HAS BEEN IN EFFECT SINCE 2/2016 AND IS UNACCEPTABLE. PLEASE GET THIS REPAIRED ASAP
Air Bags
Filed Feb 2, 2017MA
URGENT SAFETY RECALL AIR BAG
Air Bags
Filed Dec 28, 2016NC
THE RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS HAS KEPT ME FROM BEING ABLE TAKE MY KIDS TO THEIR EVENTS, TAKE PROSPECTS/CLIENTS OUT AND WHEN I CALLED INFINITY OF CHARLOTTE, NC-WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR THEY WOULD NOT OFFER ME A RENTAL UNTIL FIXED. INSTEAD THEY OFFERED TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG WITH THE EXACT SAME MODEL AIR BAG. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REP SAID THERE WAS ONLY A 1% CHANCE THE BAGS WOULD DEPLOY SPRAYING SHRAPNEL THROUGHOUT THE CABIN. THERE HAVE BEEN 15 DEATHS ALREADY AND I WOULD NEVER RISK SOMEONE BEING KILLED OR DISFIGURED. I UNFORTUNATELY DON'T HAVE A RENTAL CAR SO I RISK IT EVERYDAY. APPARENTLY THE OTHER MODELS ALL GOT A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FROM ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR BUT NOT THE 2003 FX35.
Air Bags
Filed Dec 14, 2016128,000 milesPA
TAKATA RECALL (PREVIOUS CASE NUMBER 1039551) I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING UP WITH INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS SINCE AUGUST 2016 AND WAS ADVISED TODAY FROM [XXX], REGIONAL MANAGER THAT THE OFFICIAL (NOT TEMPORARY PIECE) WAS AVAILABLE FOR INSTALLATION. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE NHTSA WEBSITE STATES THAT AS OF 12/14/2016 "RECALL IS INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE". THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN DISHONEST WITH ME BEFORE AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE NOT GIVING ME A TEMPORARY REPAIR WITH "LOW RISK", BUT THE ACTUAL OFFICIAL REPAIR WITH "NO RISK" AS I DRIVE OFTEN WITH A 2 YEAR OLD, AND WIFE... AND I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED SOMEONE LOSING THEIR LIFE DUE TO A SIMILAR RECALL ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air Bags
Filed Oct 21, 2016NY
TAKATA RECALL THE RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THIS CAR IN MAY 2016, AND THE DEALERSHIPS STILL DO NOT HAVE PARTS AS OF TODAY, 10/21/2016. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD THAT THE PARTS WILL NOT BE HERE BEFORE MID TO END OF NOVEMBER. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING TOLD THAT IT IS SAFE TO STILL DRIVE THE CAR, AS LONG AS WE REFRAIN FROM ANYONE BEING IN THE FRONT SEAT. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT FEASIBLE IF YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CAR, AND MULTIPLE FAMILY MEMBERS. I AM AWARE THAT MANY CARS HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL, BUT I DO BELIEVE THAT EXTREME URGENCY MUST BE GIVEN TO THE OLDEST MODEL YEAR CARS THAT ARE MOST AT RISK, AS IN THIS CASE. I REACHED OUT TO INFINITI CUSTOMER AFFAIRS TODAY, AND AFTER MUCH PROTESTING ON MY PART, THEY AGREED TO REACH OUT TO AN INFINITI RETAILER AND CALL ME BACK IN A WEEK, IN HOPES OF GETTING A LOANER VEHICLE. I WANT TO STRESS THAT WE HAVE MADE DUE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE UNTIL NOW, BUT AT SOME POINT THE BURDEN CANNOT BE PLACED ON THE CUSTOMER. THEY SHOULD BE GIVING LOANER VEHICLES TO THOSE CUSTOMERS THAT HAVE HIGH RISK OLDER MODEL CARS. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WAS NEWS OF ANOTHER PERSON BEING KILLED YESTERDAY IN CALIFORNIA AS A RESULT OF THE AIRBAG ISSUE. THIS PERSON ALSO HAD AN OLDER MODEL CAR. I AM SURE THIS CUSTOMER WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR, AS I WAS TOLD NUMEROUS TIMES PRIOR. HOWEVER, THERE MUST BE SOME ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE PART OF THE CAR MAKER TO PROVIDE CONTINGENCY PLANS FOR CUSTOMERS AT HIGH RISK, SUCH AS CAR MODELS TEN YEARS OR OLDER. I AM CERTAIN MANY PEOP
Engine
Filed Jun 29, 201660,000 milesCA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING TEN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES BEFORE REACHING HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 26, 2016GA
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V226000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical System
Filed Apr 17, 201568,000 milesNY
ALL DOORS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. NISSAN / INFINITI HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE SINCE 2005 THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES AFFECTED. I'M TIRED OF GOING ROUND AND ROUND WITH THEM TO FIX THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Sep 21, 201465,000 milesTX
I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE USED (2003 FX 35) IN 2010 AND HAVE EXPERIENCED WHAT SEEMS TO BE SOME VERY COMMON COMPLAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE . DEFECTS THAT THE LOCAL DEALERS (MCALLEN , TEXAS) HAVE REFUSED TO ADDRESS. 1) CRACKED DASH. SEVERAL LARGE CRACKS RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE DASHES. 2) FAULTY CAR LOCK ACTUATORS. THIS SEEMS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS THAT THE PROBLEMS CAN BE SO PREVALENT (CHECK THE WEB) , BUT YET NISSAN FAILS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. I CAN UNDERSTAND THE DASH NOT BEING A HAZARD , HOWEVER, THE LOCKS CAN BE. I CANT EVEN OPEN MY HATCH, AND THIS IS SUPPOSE TO BE A LUXURY VEHICLE? *TR
Structure
Filed Sep 5, 2014NC
IN THE SUMMER OR FALL OF 2012, I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE OF THE HORN, WASN'T WORKING NOR WAS MY REMOTE FOE LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. A FEW DAYS LATER I SEEN A CRACK NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE AIR VENT. NOW THE CRACKS HAVE SPREADED TO OTHER AREAS OF MY DASHBOARD. I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS IN THE PAST ABOUT REPAIRING/OR REPLACE DASHBOARD. *TR
Electrical System
Filed Jul 16, 2014107,000 milesKY
FRONT DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. SOME TIMES THEY WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB AND MUST USE A KEY. RECENTLY THEY HAVE BEEN LOCKING BY THEMSELVES AS IF THE ACTUATOR FAILS. *TR
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Jun 19, 201362,000 milesTX
VEHICLE LOCKS DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY. VERY INCONSISTENT. CANNOT OPEN THEM , AND CANNOT CLOSE THEM USING THE ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO MY SIX YEAR OLD WHO SITS IN THE BACK. *TR
Visibility › Windshield
Filed May 29, 2013FL
POORLY INSTALLED WINDSHIELD CAUSING SERIOUS WATER LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE DASH AND WATER DAMAGE ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR. *TR
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Jan 20, 201397,878 milesCA
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES HAVING THE REAR CHILD DOOR LOCK ENGAGED AND WE COULD NOT OPEN THE REAR DOORS FROM THE OUTSIDE BECAUSE THE ACTUATORS FAILED. CHILDREN HAD TO EXIT OUT THE FRONT BY CLIMBING OVER THE FRONT SEATS. WHILE AT A PARKING GARAGE A LARGE VEHICLE PARKED CLOSE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR CAR AND COULD NOT OPEN DOORS TO RE-ENTER. AGAIN, INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS , BOTH FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCKS FAILED. WE HAD TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE REAR TAILGATE/HATCH. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND LOCK WERE OPERATING AT THAT TIME AND MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS. STILL TO THIS DAY THE LOCKS OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY, AND NOW HAVE 115,000 MILES. *TR
Structure
Filed Jan 4, 201367,000 milesPA
2003 INFINITI FX35 TRUNK LOCK ACTUATOR MOTOR AND PASSENGER DOOR STOP WORKING DEALER RECOMMENDATION WAS TO REPLACE BOTH ACTUATORS. *TR
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Jul 17, 201280,000 milesIL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED OR LOCKED USING THE KEY FOB OR THE INTERIOR DOOR LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Engine
Filed Jul 6, 2012236,000 milesNY
PURCHASED A NEW 2003 INFINITI FX35 WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 238,000 AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH THE DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. AT 234,634 AND FREQUENTLY THEREAFTER THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING WOULD JUST SUDDENLY OVERHEAT AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING AUTOMOBILE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AND START TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS OR ROADS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY WHEN YOU DRIVING AT 65 MPH. VERY, VERY SCARY AND JUST BARELY AVOIDED SEVERAL REAR END COLLISION. I AM STILL TRYING TO GET THE VEHICLE FIXED AND WOULD LIKE FOR THIS COMPLAINT TO BE RECORDED AS WITH ALL THE OTHER LISTED FX35 COMPLAINTS. *TR
Power Train
Filed May 7, 2012100,878 milesNY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE HEAT SHIELDS THAT COVERED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND PIPES WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND FILED A COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF THE CONTACT, ADVISING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,878.
Structure › Body
Filed Apr 17, 201220,000 milesFL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD AREA WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR SERVICED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20,000.
Electrical System
Filed Jan 22, 201298,000 milesPR
I HAVE A 2003 INFINITY FX35, FOR SOME TIME I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH ALL THE DOOR ACTUATORS THEY SOMETIME WORK AND SOME NOT, NOW THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL. IT STARTED WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR AND LIKE 2 MONTHS LATER THE REST OF THE DOORS INCLUDING THE TRUNK. I HAD IT CHECK WITH AN ELECTROMECHANICAL AND HE TOLD ME IS THE DOOR ACTUATORS THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. I HAVE BEEN READING THAT THIS HAPPENS TO ALL INFINITY FX35 MODELS AND SOME OTHERS. I REALLY THINK THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND SOMETHING MOST BE DONE ABOUT IT.... INFINITY SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS SINCE IS A VERY COMMON MALFUNCTION IN THEY'RE CARS. 1 ACTUATOR GOING BAD IS ONE THING BUT ALL OF THEM IS ANOTHER. THIS IS A VERY HIGH SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKE CARE OFF. *TR
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Oct 4, 2011PA
ALL FOUR DOOR LOCKS AS WELL AS THE HATCH LOCK CEASED TO WORK PROPERLY (I.E. WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN THE AUTOMATIC LOCK BUTTON WAS PUSHED.) TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ACTUATOR PROBLEM, AND THAT ALL WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED (AT GREAT EXPENSE). THIS IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. FIRST, WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR, DOORS COULD NOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED QUICKLY IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING ALONE, SECURITY OF THE CAR WAS LIKEWISE COMPROMISED. ALSO TROUBLING WAS THAT THE SOUND OF DOORS LOCKING WOULD STILL BE HEARD, BUT THE DOORS WERE NOT ACTUALLY LOCKED--THUS LEADING DRIVERS TO THINK THEIR CAR WAS SECURE WHEN IN FACT IT WAS NOT. THIS IS A PREVALENT PROBLEM WITH THESE SUV'S AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR A COMPONENT RECALL. *TR
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Sep 13, 2011123,000 milesTX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 65 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE CARPET BECAME JAMMED UNDERNEATH THE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Jun 15, 2011AL
2003 FX 35 INFINITI PASSENGER, DRIVER AND REAR HATCH DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON. HAVE TO MANUALLY REACH TO OPEN. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE HAVING CHILDREN IN THE CAR. *TR
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Mar 4, 2011FL
HAVE A 2003 INFINITI FX35, AND THE ELECTRONIC LOCKS NOW DO NOT FULLY LOCK OR UNLOCK AND THE UNLOCK MESSAGE APPEAR ON THE SCREEN WHILE DRIVING (THE WORK WHEN THEY WANT). FIRST ONE DOOR WENT OUT NOW THE OTHER. MY SENSE IS THAT A SMALL CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON IN THE BACK COULD BE IN SERIOUS DANGER IF THERE WERE AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR THEM TO BE EVACUATED. WITH ONLY ONE MANUAL LOCK FOR THE ENTIRE VEHICLE (ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR) A PERSON WOULD HAVE TO GO ACROSS THE CAR TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR IN AN EMERGENCY (IN ADDITION TO REACHING BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR). SINCE I SEE THIS AS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE, I BELIEVE NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE AND ORDER AN APPROPRIATE RECALL. IF YOU PERUSE VARIOUS MESSAGE BOARDS ON THE WEB, YOU WILL SEE THAT THIS IS A RATHER SIGNIFICANT ISSUE ASSOCIATED WITH MANY NISSAN PRODUCTS (THE SISTER MURANO IS ALSO SO AFFLICTED). *TR
Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Jun 28, 201035,000 milesTX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE REDUCED POWER AND STALLED. THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY WAS LOST. AFTER TWENTY MINUTES, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT MADE AND APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Apr 6, 201045,000 milesSC
DOORS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK ALONG WITH GASDOOR LOCK. DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS AN ACTUATOR PROBLEM, THEY ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF NEARLY $500 PER LOCK TIMES 6 LOCKS. (4 DOORS, REAR HATCH AND GASDOOR) SAFETY ISSUE AS SOMETIMES I CANNOT GET OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. *TR
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Filed Feb 8, 201085,000 milesOR
I HAVE AN '03 INFINITI FX35 WITH 90,000 MILES. I'M NOT AN ABUSIVE NOR NEGLIGENT OPERATOR AND HAVE HAD ALL MY SERVICES WELL MAINTAINED. CAR BEGAN BY OVERHEATING 15 HOURS INTO MY 16 HOUR DRIVE HOME FROM YELLOWSTONE THIS SUMMER. IT STARTED OVERHEATING WHEN I SLOWED DOWN IN TOWNS AND SUCH...REPLACED MY THERMOSTAT....FLUSHED EVERYTHING....DROVE FOR QUITE A FEW WEEKS MORE WITH NO PROBLEMS...THOUGHT IT WAS SOLVED :/ NOT QUITE. OVERHEATING BEGAN ONCE AGAIN...THIS TIME I HAD MY HEATER GOING AND NOTICED IT GOING COLD THEN WITHIN MINUTES MY TEMP BEGAN RISING. I PULLED RIGHT OVER KNOWING WHAT DAMAGES CAN BE INCURRED. I HAD COOLANT BEING EXPELLED FROM MY SPARE RESERVOIR JUST LIKE THE OTHER INSTANCES. I WAITED FOR IT TO COOL, FILLED IT WITH WATER/COOLANT AND MADE IT A WAYS FURTHER, THEN REPEAT, REPEAT. TOOK MY CAR TO INFINITI OF BEAVERTON WHO TOLD ME THAT MY ISSUE WAS A CRACKED RADIATOR. THEY WANTED 900 FOR IT. REPLACED IT, CAR STILL OVERHEATED. REPLACED WATER PUMP. STILL OVERHEATED. HAD MY CAR TOWED BACK TO INFINITI WHO FAILED TO HAVE A LOANER AVAILABLE (EVEN THOUGH I CALLED A DAY IN ADVANCE AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD). THEY MADE ME RENT A CAR! THEY TOLD ME THEY STILL COULDN'T DIAGNOSE IT AND THAT I HAD TO DRIVE OR HAVE IT TOWED TO A DIFFERENT SHOP AND PAY TO HAVE A 4 GAS HYDROCARBON TEST DONE. WELL SURE ENOUGH A ONE-WAY PINHOLE LEAK IN THE HEAD GASKET NOT DISPLAYING YOUR TYPICAL TRAITS OF GASKET BLOWOUTS...ONLY A SLIGHT RISE IN HYDROCARBONS, BUT ENOUGH TO SHOW IT HAD A LEAK ALLOWING AIR IN
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Feb 1, 201027,499 milesCA
1. HAVING A SECURE ENVIRONMENT IS PARAMOUNT IN CERTAIN NEIGHBORHOODS. WHEN LOCKING THE DOORS IT'S IMPERATIVE NOBODY CAN GAIN ACCESS AT WILL BY WALKING UP TO THE CAR. IF ANYONE CAN SIMPLY OPEN THE DOOR TO GAIN ACCESS, CARJACKING, INJURY, OR EVEN MURDER IS EASIER. IF THE DOORS LOCKED PROPERLY THIS PROVIDES A MORE SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR THIS TYPE OF SCENARIO. 2. NISSAN KNOWING THERE IS A SECURITY PROBLEM WITH THEIR LOCKING MECHANISM AND NOT RECALLING THEM FOR SAFETY CONCERN IS NEGLIGENT. IT'S AN OPEN DOOR TO A LAWSUIT IF SOMEONE WERE TO BE MURDERED DUE TO A DOOR THAT DIDN'T LOCK, ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER PUSHED THE LOCK BUTTON AND HEARD THE LOCKING NOISE. REMEMBER, IN THIS CASE THERE'S NO OBVIOUS INDICATION THE DOOR ISN'T LOCKED UNLESS SOMEONE WALKS UP AND OPENS IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE DRIVE "THINKS" THE DOOR IS LOCKED, WHEN IN REALITY IT'S AN "OPEN DOOR" FOR CARJACKING OR ROBBERY. THIS FAILURE IS AN INTERMITTENT OF OPERATION. SOMETIMES THE DOORS LOCK OK, OTHER TIMES THEY DON'T. IN ADDITION, SOMETIMES THE DOORS UNLOCK OK, OTHER TIMES THEY DON'T. 3. IN EMERGENCIES IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE ABLE TO UNLOCK DOORS QUICKLY. SINCE 99% OF THE TIME WE ALL USE THE BUTTON TO LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS, USING THE MANUAL LOCKING LEVER IS UNFAMILIAR. AND THE MURANO'S DESIGN IS SUCH THAT IT'S NOT EASY TO COMPREHEND IF IT'S NOT YOUR CAR, FOR INSTANCE A RENTAL CAR. I CAN EASILY UNDERSTAND HOW SOME PEOPLE WOULD BE CONFUSED HOW UNLOCK A DOOR USING THE MANUAL LEVEL IN AN EMERGENCY WHEN THEY VIRTUALLY HAVE NO EXP
Child Seat
Filed Jan 7, 200965,000 milesTX
THE LATCH SYSTEM IS INSTALLED FOR MY CHILD SEAT. HOWEVER, I CANNOT LATCH THE BELTS TO THE LOOPS BECAUSE THEY ARE PLACED TOO LOW ON MY INFINIT FX35 2003. *TR
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System
Filed Dec 31, 2008117,000 milesNJ
PURCHASED A NEW 2003 INFINITI FX35 WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 117,000 AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH THE DEALER BASED ON AUTO BOOKLET MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. AT 101,000 AND FREQUENTLY THEREAFTER THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING WOULD JUST SUDDENLY OVERHEAT AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING AUTOMOBILE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AND START TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS OR ROADS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION OR FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY WHEN YOU DRIVING AT 65 MPH. VERY, VERY SCARY AND JUST BARELY AVOIDED SEVERAL REAR END COLLISION. FOR THE PRICE OF THE AUTOMOBILE BRAND NEW, WITH BARELY OVER 100,000 MILES AND THE DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR FIX THE PROBLEM IS BEYOND COMPREHENSION AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THE DEALER SUGGESTED I PAY THEM $ 10,000 TO INSTALL A NEW ENGINE--THAT IS BEYOND COMPREHENSION. THIS PROBLEM IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS INVESTIGATION. THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11/9/2008. I WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR FOR FEAR OF A FATAL REAR END COLLISION. *TR
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Oct 16, 2008125,000 milesNC
HAVE A 2003 INFINITI FX35, AND THE ELECTRONIC LOCKS NOW DO NOT FULLY LOCK OR UNLOCK THE REAR DOORS. FIRST ONE DOOR WENT OUT NOW THE OTHER. MY SENSE IS THAT A SMALL CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON IN THE BACK COULD BE IN SERIOUS DANGER IF THERE WERE AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR THEM TO BE EVACUATED. WITH ONLY ONE MANUAL LOCK FOR THE ENTIRE VEHICLE (ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR) A PERSON WOULD HAVE TO GO ACROSS THE CAR TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR IN AN EMERGENCY (IN ADDITION TO REACHING BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR). SINCE I SEE THIS AS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE, I BELIEVE NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE AND ORDER AN APPROPRIATE RECALL. IF YOU PERUSE VARIOUS MESSAGE BOARDS ON THE WEB, YOU WILL SEE THAT THIS IS A RATHER SIGNIFICANT ISSUE ASSOCIATED WITH MANY NISSAN PRODUCTS (THE SISTER MURANO IS ALSO SO AFFLICTED). *TR
Structure
Filed Oct 13, 2008TX
SEVERE BLISTERING ON DASH OF INFINITI FX35. GRADUALLY APPEARING OVER 1 YEAR WITH MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR
Structure
Filed Apr 16, 200838,000 milesFL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 13 CRACKS ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. THERE ARE ALSO APPROXIMATELY 4 CRACKS NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT COULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 5/6/08 *CN UPDATED 05/06/08 *TR
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System
Filed Jan 28, 200889,550 milesCA
2003 INFINITI FX35, ENGINE BROKEN WITH MILEAGE ONLY 89,992. NO CAR ACCIDENT RECORD. WELL MAINTENANCE DONE BY DEALER. MANUFACTURER HAS NO IDEA WHAT CAUSE THE ENGINE BROKEN. *TR
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Filed Aug 10, 20063,550 milesCA
IT USED TO BE THAT THE FIRST INITIAL BRAKE DRIVING IN A 15-20 MPH, THAT MY VEHICLE MAKES A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT TIRES, NOW IT DOES IT FOR THE FIRST 2 TO 3 BRAKING PATTERN. I AM JUST WORRIED THAT AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRES AND THE SAME PROBLEM ARISES, THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER WON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE DAMAGES IT MIGHT CAUSE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO CORRECT THE BRAKING PROBLEM IT CREATES. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THE SERVICE, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCUR. THE DEALER KEEPS GIVING ME ANALOGIES ABOUT A WINE GLASS, WATER ON YOUR FINGER TIPS AND RUNNING THEM OVER THE TIP OF THE GLASS....WHAT HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF THE CAR! AFTER 3 MONTHS LEASING THE VEHICLE, THE PROBLEM STARTED TO SHOW BUT WAS FIXED. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS THE WORST. WHEREIN EVEN BACKING UP MADE THE NOISE LIKE THE WHEEL WOULD SEPARATE. THIS WAS REMEDIED WHEN THE CALIPER WAS RECALLED. THE THIRD TIME I TOOK THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE ABS THAT MAKES THE NOISE. I UNDERSTAND THAT ABS APPLIES IN A SUDDEN BRAKE. BUT THIS WHOLE INCIDENT HAPPENS EVEN DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH. ALTHOUGH, EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS, I STILL HAVE TO TAKE MY SUV BACK TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE SAME RATTLING NOISE. THE SERVICE MANAGER KEEPS ON INSISTING THAT THIS IS NORMAL. THIS IS NOT NORMAL IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT DO TO MY FRIENDS VEHICLE, WHICH HAS THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL AS I HAVE. NOT TO MENTION, WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A 30,000 MILES SERV
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Filed Jun 30, 200627,000 milesNY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THROUGH LOCAL DEALERS FOR A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE FUEL TANK. IN ADDITION THE TIRE PRESSURE AIR SENSOR WAS ALSO SERVICED BUT WAS TAKEN BACK ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALERS PROPOSED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY FIX THE RIGHT TIRE AIR SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY BUT CHARGED FOR SERVICES TO THE LEFT TIRE AIR SENSOR. THE SERVICES WERE NOT DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS INFORMED OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS BETWEEN THE DEALER AND THE CONSUMER. UPDATED 07/25/06. *JB
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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
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Most recent recall on file: Mar 4, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.