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Overview
Owner sentiment is strongly positive, characterized by deep affection for the vehicle's unique combination of sporty driving dynamics, distinctive styling, and proven powertrain reliability. The FX is consistently described as a "ground-breaking" and "ahead of its time" SUV that
Known issues
• Electrical Gremlins & Parasitic Draw — Intermittent no-start conditions, random battery drain, malfunctioning gauges/climate control, sporadic alarm activation, and faulty door lock actuators. Frequency: very frequent., Dashboard Bubbling/Melting — Soft-touch dashboard material degrades, bubbles, and cracks, primarily on earlier models (e.g., 2006). Was subject to an extended warranty program now expired. Frequency: very frequent.
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 0 | engine |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 | unknown or other |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 | air bags |
| 2006 | 44 | 0 | air bags |
| 2003 | 88 | 10 | air bags |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
2003 · air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator modulecampaign 20V008000
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-d
2003 · air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator modulecampaign 16V349000
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
2003 · air bagscampaign 15V287000
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 ru
2003 · air bagscampaign 15V226000
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, Hawai
2003 · exterior lightingcampaign 06V244000
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.
2003 · fuel system, gasolinecampaign 05V555000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
2003 · exterior lighting:headlightscampaign 06V328000
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.
2003 · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:calipercampaign 03V476000
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.
2003 · power train:automatic transmissioncampaign 03V164000
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.
2003 · air bags:frontalcampaign 21V139000
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 cu
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Version
50 V8 (390 Hp) ATTESA E-TS AWD Automatic
From 2011-2013
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