Avoid: 2005, 2004, 2003 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2013
11 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 11 model years, the Infiniti FX has 533 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. 2004 drew the most complaints (141), 2013 the fewest (6).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Infiniti FX vehicles (US, public record).
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2004 (141 complaints). Lowest: 2013 (6).
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.
Intermittent no-start conditions, random battery drain, malfunctioning gauges/climate control, sporadic alarm activation, and faulty door lock actuators.
Soft-touch dashboard material degrades, bubbles, and cracks, primarily on earlier models (e.g., 2006). Was subject to an extended warranty program now expired.
Engine burns oil and/or develops leaks from valve cover gaskets and less commonly the oil pan. Noted as a common issue on higher-mileage examples.
Worn bushing causes driveline vibrations and noise. Replacement is described as a labor-intensive repair.
Reports of transmission hesitation, slippage ("revs go up but car barely gets faster"), and jerking during acceleration, potentially related to valve body or internal wear.
Owner insights cover all generations of the FX. Individual model years are broken down above.
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