2009 Infiniti FX35: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2009 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,843.”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2023
“The air bag light started blinking. I took to Nissan thr6 ran diagnostic on it $152 and said the passenger sensor was bad. It would cost $8000 to replace it because the whole seat would need replaced.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2021
“This Item is called the rear cross member that attach's the rear shocks, drive axle and brakes. The sway bar on the driver side has already dislodged from the vehicle therefore when you apply the brakes, the rear axle seems to be shifting because the sway bar is used to supply a stationary support to the rear drive shaft. I discovered this when braking I noticed that the vehicle dived to the right as if the rear axle had shifted. This vehicle is not safe to drive now.”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2021
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“Hi. My car has a sticky smelly dashboard. I contacted infiniti but I was told that my car is not under warranty. It smells like burnt rubber and it hard to see threw the windshield. How can I get this fixed?”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · May 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 infiniti fx35. After parking the vehicle, the contact was unable to open the front driver's side door. Infiniti of naperville (1550 west ogden avenue, naperville, il 60540, (630) 241-3000) was contacted and stated that the failure may be due to the door lock actuator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jan 2019
“Cracking dashboard in multiple areas: around entertainment center, around each air vent, where knee touches dash (near steering wheel). And now I'm feeling the driver's side arm rest begin to crumble. I believe there is an inferior product behind the fancy dash material and it is now crumbling. Vehicle is parked at home in garage or in shade.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2017
“Replace steering shaft on the ex35,fx35, suv's built from oct 31, 2007 to april 16, 2008. Extra play in the steering may increase the risk of a crash. Www.edmunds.com”Owner report · Wheels · Jan 2017
“While driving on the highway, the gears stall on the 2nd gear and power cuts off from the engine. This has occurred 3 times on highways. Turned off the car and restarted with no engine response. Did this 2 more times and engine restored power. Engine stalling is common with daily driving and cuts off when in 2nd gear. Infiniti dealership has attempted to reflash the transmission but nothing has been resolved.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 infinti fx35. While turning the vehicle, it vibrated and the steering made an abnormal clicking noise. This was the second time the failure occurred. The dealer diagnosed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2015
“This vehicle randomly and suddenly has engine failure. This alone should really not be much of an issue except this advanced technology vehicle looses steering and brakes as soon as the engine quits. I have had 3 near misses with accidents as a result. The dealership is not able to find the problem even though there is a service bulletin out about this problem. There are no computer codes left behind to detect why the stalls are occurring. The only thing that has saved me is that the vehicle can be started again in neutral which restores steering and breaking power. It is a scary and unsafe vehicle at this time and no body seems to be able to find a cure. *tr”Owner report · Engine · May 2014
Recalls - 1 campaign
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2009 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2009 Infiniti FX35 reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2009 Infiniti FX35. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2009 Infiniti FX35 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering:column. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.