2010 Infiniti FX: common problems and reliability

The 2010 Infiniti FX has 15 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. 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 2010 model year

15
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Infiniti FX vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2010 a good year for the FX?

Across the 6 FX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 14 (2012) to 88 (2003). With 15 complaints, the 2010 FX sits belowthe 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

electrical system
4
power train
3
visibility
2
service brakes
2
hydraulic
2

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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