Total Complaints
55 filings
INFINITI FX35 · model year
55 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash reports, and 7 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006INFINITIFX35 carries 55 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires, 3 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 2006 FX35 is air bags with 18 filings, followed by unknown or other (5) and exterior lighting (4). 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 2006 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
55 filings
Crashes Reported
5 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 18 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
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
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 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the
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
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be inspected and the contact was informed that the vapor hose and fuel filler hose needed to be replaced. The contact partially repaired the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V555000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Mileage: 175,000
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The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
Mileage: 71,000
HELLO MY CAR INFINITI FX35 2006G VIN [XXX] IS SUITABLE FOR A RECALLED COMPANY TO REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAGS, AS WELL AS THE FRONT AND REAR HEADLIGHTS, I TURNED TO INFINITI RUSSIA AND INFINITI USA, HELP ME SOLVE THIS ISSUE IN RESPONSE TO SILENCE, HELP ME DEAL WITH THIS PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JS
HELLO MY CAR INFINITI FX35 2006G VIN [XXX] IS SUITABLE FOR A RECALLED COMPANY TO REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAGS, AS WELL AS THE FRONT AND REAR HEADLIGHTS, I TURNED TO INFINITI RUSSIA AND INFINITI USA, HELP ME SOLVE THIS ISSUE IN RESPONSE TO SILENCE, HELP ME DEAL WITH THIS PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JS
THE OFFICIAL DEALER OF INFINITI UKRAINE DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE A RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN ON MY CAR
Mileage: 112,354
THE OFFICIAL DEALER OF INFINITI UKRAINE DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE A RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN ON MY CAR
Mileage: 112,354
THE OFFICIAL DEALER OF INFINITI UKRAINE DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE A RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN ON MY CAR
Mileage: 112,354
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NCORRECT OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS, AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG
Mileage: 96,758
NCORRECT OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS, AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG
Mileage: 96,758
TAKATA RECALL : AIR BAG LITE FLASHES CONTINUE IN DASH WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR IN MOTION
Mileage: 186,496
THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS PROGRAMS: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES. COULD YOU HELP WITH THIS REPLACES.
Mileage: 40,000
THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS PROGRAMS: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES. COULD YOU HELP WITH THIS REPLACES.
Mileage: 40,000
THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS PROGRAMS: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES. COULD YOU HELP WITH THIS REPLACES.
Mileage: 40,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE HEADLIGHT UNITS AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO TURN OFF. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT ONE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER INCLUDED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000.
Mileage: 181,000
SEAT (DRIVER'S) ADJUSTMENT/ MOVEMENT (BACK & FORTH) HAS A SCARY 'KINK/TWIST/WIGGLE'. I FEAR THAT THE SEAT MAY BECOME DISLODGED FROM IT'S RAIL/TRACK, WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFT DOES NOT CLOSE, BUT REOPENS ABOUT 2-INCHES WHEN THE WINDOW LIFT BUTTON IS RELEASED.
Mileage: 30,000
SEAT (DRIVER'S) ADJUSTMENT/ MOVEMENT (BACK & FORTH) HAS A SCARY 'KINK/TWIST/WIGGLE'. I FEAR THAT THE SEAT MAY BECOME DISLODGED FROM IT'S RAIL/TRACK, WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFT DOES NOT CLOSE, BUT REOPENS ABOUT 2-INCHES WHEN THE WINDOW LIFT BUTTON IS RELEASED.
Mileage: 30,000
TAKATA RECALL - HOW DO I REPLACE MY AIR BAGS WHEN MY INFINITI DEALERSHIP NO LONGER HANDLES INFINITI AND TAKATA WILL NOT HONOR MY RECALL EXPENSE? I LIVE IN A CITY OF OVER 200,000 PEOPLE BUT THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP IS 300 MILES AWAY AND I AM HANDICAPPED. IF I HAVE TO HAVE SOMEONE TAKE IT ELSEWHERE HOW WILL I BE REIMBURSED. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS RECALL WHICH I CAN NOT AFFORD.
Mileage: 99,500
I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING SINCE 2012. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO A NEW ORLEANS INFINITI DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BUBBLED MELTING DASHBOARDS. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN 2012 AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED. I ASKED THEM WHY DIDN'T I GET A NOTIFICATION THEY STATED THAT THE NOTIFICATION WENT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER. AT THIS TIME THEY UPDATED THEIR SYSTEM WITH MY ADDRESS AND CONTACT INTO. I TRIED AGAIN IN 2016 THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING, THAT IT EXPIRED. I TRIED AGAIN AUGUST 2018 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS EXTENDED BUT ONCE AGAIN IT EXPIRED IN 2014, THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE I CALLED IN 2012 AND WAS TOLD I NO LONGER QUALIFIED ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS EXTENDED AND I STILL WASN'T NOTIFIED OF THE EXTENSION. MY 'LUXURY' LEATHER SEATS HAVE ALSO BEGUN CRACKING AND TEARING UP. I AM SO DISPLEASED WITH THIS EXPERIENCE. I HAVE OWED MY VEHICLE FOR 8 YEARS AND WILL NEVER
Mileage: 80,000
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.
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