2006 Infiniti FX: common problems and reliability

The 2006 Infiniti FX has 44 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure. 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 2006 model year

44
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Infiniti FX vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2006 a good year for the FX?

Across the 6 FX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 14 (2012) to 88 (2003). With 44 complaints, the 2006 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
22
structure
7
exterior lighting
5
electrical system
3
engine
3

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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