2011 Infiniti FX: common problems and reliability

An average FX year.

16 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2011 FX?

The 2011 Infiniti FX has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and power train.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

16
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Infiniti FX vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other FX years only. How we score it

Is 2011 a good year for the FX?

Across the 11 FX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2013) to 141 (2004). With 16 complaints, the 2011 FX sits below the model's median of 38.

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

fuel/propulsion system
4
power train
3
service brakes
2
hydraulic
2
electrical system
2

Recalls affecting the 2011 FX

engine and engine cooling

Campaign 11V592000

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

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.

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

Other FX model years

Compare every FX year side by side to see how 2011 ranks against the rest.

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