Total Complaints
148 filings
INFINITI FX35 · model year
148 NHTSA complaints, and 7 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004INFINITIFX35 carries 148 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 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 2004 FX35 is latches/locks/linkages with 26 filings, followed by electrical system (18) and air bags (15). 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 7 active recall campaigns, 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 2004 FX35. 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.
Total Complaints
148 filings
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 26 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 |
| AIR BAGS | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
| STRUCTURE | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
| SEATS | 5 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| CHILD SEAT | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES REQUIREMENTS OF THE S
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississ
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registere
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may caus
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' A REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are
Hello dear infinity company. 1 problem is the seat belts, they don't tighten back. Problem 2: the headlights are very poorly lit and there are internal microcracks, the lamps are standard. Problem 3: Cruise control sometimes does not work and does not brake when approaching a vehicle. 4 the problem of moisture getting into the headlights and internal microcracks
Hello dear infinity company. 1 problem is the seat belts, they don't tighten back. Problem 2: the headlights are very poorly lit and there are internal microcracks, the lamps are standard. Problem 3: Cruise control sometimes does not work and does not brake when approaching a vehicle. 4 the problem of moisture getting into the headlights and internal microcracks
Hello dear infinity company. 1 problem is the seat belts, they don't tighten back. Problem 2: the headlights are very poorly lit and there are internal microcracks, the lamps are standard. Problem 3: Cruise control sometimes does not work and does not brake when approaching a vehicle. 4 the problem of moisture getting into the headlights and internal microcracks
ALWAYS SLIP VDS ON
Mileage: 45
THE FRONT SIDE RAILS OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE HAVE CORRODED (RUSTED) FROM THE INSIDE AND HAVE PERFORATED THE EXTERIOR OF THE MEMBERS EXPOSING THEM TO FURTHER DAMAGE. IN MY OPINION, THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO BE DRIVEN WITHOUT THE RISK OF THE MEMBERS COLLAPSING AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR
THE DASHBOARD ON THIS VEHICLE IS SEVERELY DETERIORATING. 99% OF THE DASHBOARD IS HAS BEGAN TO MELT AND DEVELOPED MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE AIR BUBBLES. WHEN IT IS SUNNY OUTSIDE THE BUBBLES CREATE A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING DRIVING DISTRACTION. FROM RESEARCHING THIS MATTER, THERE ARE MANY CUSTOMER WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.*DT*JB *TR
THE DASHBOARD ON THIS VEHICLE IS SEVERELY DETERIORATING. 99% OF THE DASHBOARD IS HAS BEGAN TO MELT AND DEVELOPED MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE AIR BUBBLES. WHEN IT IS SUNNY OUTSIDE THE BUBBLES CREATE A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING DRIVING DISTRACTION. FROM RESEARCHING THIS MATTER, THERE ARE MANY CUSTOMER WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.*DT*JB *TR
DEAR SIR OR MADAM, MY NAME IS [XXX]. I’M OWNER OF INFINITI FX35 2003 [VIN [XXX] ] AND ACCORDING TOVINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/ I HAVE SEVERAL INCOMPLETE DEFECTS IN MY CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS AND SUPPORT ME WITH PARTS REPLACEMENT? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mileage: 16,900
MY CAR HAS 258000 HIGHWAY MILES IT'S WELL TAKEN CARE OF MAINTENANCE ALWAYS DONE ON TIME HAS NO ENGINE OR MECHANICAL ISSUES INSTEAD OF THE REVERSE I NOTICED ONE DAY IN 2019 MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO IN REVERSE IT ALMOST FELT LIMP LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL BUT I NOTICE WHEN I TAP ON THE GAS LIKE I'M TAPPING A CLUTCH ON A MANUAL CAR IT ENGAGES INTO REVERSE I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION MECHANIC AND IT WAS TELLING ME I MIGHT NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND I DON'T THINK I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WORKS FINE AND DRIVE AND IN EVERY OTHER GEAR BUT REVERSE I'VE BEEN AN XFINITI CUSTOMER FOR MANY YEARS AND I WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU GUYS I JUST NEED HELP FIXING MY CAR I LOVE THIS CAR I FEEL LIKE SHE COULD RUN OVER 300,000 MILES I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP MY BABY IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHY MY REVERSE MAY NOT BE WORKING PLEASE NOW IF FOR SOME REASON MY ALL-WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT IS ON THE DASH AND THE SLIP LIGHT AND I THINK ONE MORE LIGHT BUT I CAN'T RECALL A
THE DASHBOARD MELTS, CAUSE BY EXTREME HEAT IN THE SUMMER, IT WOULD SEEM LIKE THE DASHBOARD WAS MADE FROM CHEAP MATERIAL THAT CAN ONLY WITHSTAND VERY LOW TEMPERATURE. MY DASHBOARD HAS BUBBLE ALL OVER AND LOOKS AWFUL. HOW CAN SUCH GLOBAL RESPECTABLE COMPANY ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN. I SPOKE TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO OWN THIS CAR AND THEY HAVE THE SAME COMPLAIN. I CAN BARELY TOUCH OR PUT ANYTHING ON MY DASHBOARD ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT.
Mileage: 90,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO SECURELY LOCK THE DOORS WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF MUSKOGEE LOCATED AT 841 N MAIN ST, MUSKOGEE, OK 74401, (888) 532-5718) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS TAKEN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,000.
Mileage: 51,000
MY DASHBOARD HAS MELTED AND IS VERY STICKY. I HAVE CONTACTED SWELL INFINITY BUT HAVE NOT GOTTEN A RESPONSE. I REALLY CAN'T DRIVE IT DURING THE DAY BECAUSE OF THE GLARE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. GOD BLESS
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING,ITS ALL GOOEY. ITS MELTED SO BAD I CANT EVEN REPLACE THE RADIO.ALSO THE ACTUATORS RANDOMLY WORK AND THEIR ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLINE BUT NO RECALLS HAVE EVER BEEN MADE.
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING,ITS ALL GOOEY. ITS MELTED SO BAD I CANT EVEN REPLACE THE RADIO.ALSO THE ACTUATORS RANDOMLY WORK AND THEIR ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLINE BUT NO RECALLS HAVE EVER BEEN MADE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BUBBLED AND PEELED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,535.
Mileage: 179,535
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CERRITOS AUTO SQUARE (18827 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, (562) 924-1661) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
THE DASH BOARD IS MELTING SHOWING BUBBLING (IE:POPCORN LIKE BOILS) OVER ENTIRE DASH BOARD. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER, HOWEVER, SEVERAL REPORTS OF THIS SAME CONCERN AS A RECALL ISSUE.
Mileage: 151,000
WELL I DID SOME RESEARCH AND I FOUND OUT THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE RECALL SINCE MAY 24, 2016. WHEN I CONTACTED INFINITY THEY TELL ME NO. PLEASE HELP. RIGHT NOW IT FLASHING
Mileage: 175,000
"TAKATA RECALL" - I RECEIVED A CARD NOTIFYING ME OF A RECALL OF MY VEHICLE BECAUSE OF FAULT WITH THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2004 INFINITI FX 35 VEHICLE. I TRAVEL REGULARLY AND AM CONCERNED THAT MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AD THAT SHOULD MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCE AN IMPACT THAT ANYONE IN MY CAR MAY BE AFFECTED BY FLYING DEBRIS FROM THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. I HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION TO TAKE IT GET REPAIRED.
2004 INFINITY FX35. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD MATERIAL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD WAS COMPLETELY BUBBLED AND BLISTERED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 09/14/2017*JS
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
Occupant Classification System Failure
Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
Steering column separation
Collision Mitigation System Malfunction
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.