Total Complaints
2 filings
INFINITI FX · model year
2011 INFINITI FX
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2011INFINITIFX carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2011 FX is power train with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2011 FX. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recalls (1)
11V59200019/12/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
Recent Complaints
20111118SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ENGINE ROARS PERIODICALLY WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES. CAR SAFETY PROBLEM: GAS PEDAL TOO HIGH. WHEN DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, SIDE OF FOOT CAN CONCURRENTLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. DEALER SAID CAN'T FIX, SHOWED ME THAT PEDALS ON MY 2011 FX35 IDENTICAL TO OTHERS AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
Mileage: 1,890
20111101POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI FX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT ERRONEOUSLY BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A REMEDY HAD NOT BEEN GENERATED FOR THE PARTICULAR FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Mileage: 100
Compare 2011INFINITIFX to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE23023Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
RQ15001Recall QueryClosed
Occupant Classification System Failure
PE15001Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
PE14034Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Steering column separation
PE12022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Collision Mitigation System Malfunction
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 INFINITI FX have?▼
The 2011 INFINITI FX has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2011 INFINITI FX?▼
Yes, the 2011 INFINITI FX has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 INFINITI FX?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 INFINITI FX is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Is the 2011 INFINITI FX safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.