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#BS-2005-INFFX3-58D72005 Infiniti Fx35
Based on reports from 122 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 122 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.
Top reported problems
power side mirrors stopped working
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
air bag warning light is on
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
front windows wouldnt go back up
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
25 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 96K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (17 reports) • Median: 96K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Airbags (25 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Negotiation Talking Points
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Where the complaints fall
2005 Infiniti Fx35: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Infiniti Fx35, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 96,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 96K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2005 Infiniti Fx35, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Latches & Locks Issues
Latches & Locks complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2005 Infiniti Fx35, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches & locks-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2005 Infiniti Fx35, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Infiniti Fx35. Recent trend: stable.
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Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict
Recall History (9 recalls)
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS IN THE REAR SEATS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT IN THIS STANDARD. THIS MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN ATTACHING SOME CHILD SEATS TO THESE BRACKETS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
AIR BAGS
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.
+ 4 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Infiniti Fx35 is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2005 Infiniti Fx35 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
122
Class avg
546
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 122 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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