2003 Infiniti FX: common problems and reliability

The 2003 Infiniti FX has 88 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and latches/locks/linkages. Owners most often flag 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.

Safety record for the 2003 model year

88
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2003 Infiniti FX vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2003 a good year for the FX?

Across the 6 FX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 14 (2012) to 88 (2003). With 88 complaints, the 2003 FX sits abovethe model's median of 37.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
18
latches/locks/linkages
13
structure
12
exterior lighting
9
electrical system
9

Recalls affecting the 2003 FX

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 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-

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 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

air bags

Campaign 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 deploym

air bags

Campaign 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 associa

What owners say across generations

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.

  • 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 cover all generations of the FX. See the full FX owner picture and every model year.

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