The Lemon Index
2008
20102nd generation
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 11,024 in the U.S. in 2009 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 6 complaints in its first 3 years.
6 owner complaints, first 3 years 18–19 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
Only 6 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 15V054000 (steering) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work?
- Infiniti sent dealers 76 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “An applied vehicle has a fuel gauge that registers "empty" after the fuel tank has been”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Infiniti's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 6 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 30K miles (6K to 48K km) on the car (6 of all 6 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 5.6M views · 2009–2013 Infiniti FX35
Most-watched topics
- Gauges, lights & wiring73K views
How to Reset Oil Change Light Reset Infiniti FX35 2009 2010 2011 2012Auto Repair Champs · 42K views · 4 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical62K views
How to Remove Radio / Navigation / Display from Infiniti FX35 2012 for Repair.HiTechElectronic · 58K views · 2 videos - Brakes & ABS58K views
Infiniti FX35 | Rear Brake Pads DIY | 2009-2012In The Garage DIY · 33K views · 3 videos - Oil changes & service56K views
Infiniti FX35 - Oil Change DIY - 2009-2012In The Garage DIY · 56K views
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- Steering & suspension39K views
How To Replace Infiniti FX35 2nd gen Wheel Bearing Hub #badwheelbearingTR Rehab · 19K views · 3 videos - Intake, EGR & engine sensors23K views
Infiniti FX35 2nd Gen Crankshaft Position Sensor Removal and Camshaft Position Sensor LocationsTR Rehab · 23K views - Heat, A/C & blend door21K views
DIY Cabin Air Filter Change - 2nd Gen INFINITI FX35 / FX37 / QX70GQ37 · 14K views · 2 videos - Oil leaks & gaskets7K views
2010 INFINITI FX35 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement | VQ35HR | Infiniti Nissan | 350ZVisual Postcards with Mark · 7K views
Before you buy, watch
2013 Lexus RX 350 vs Mercedes-Benz GLK vs Infiniti FX37 0-60 $53K Mashup ReviewThe Fast Lane Car · 640K views
2012 Infiniti FX35 Drive and ReviewThe Fast Lane Car · 315K views
2009 Infiniti FX35 Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, Test DriveRedline Reviews · 301K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2009 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Infiniti told dealers about
Infiniti sent dealers 76 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- An applied vehicle has a fuel gauge that registers "empty" after the fuel tank has been
- Electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection
- The electronic control module (ecm) needs to be replaced on a 2004 my and later vehicle
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Steering · recall issued 2015
The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Infiniti FX35 recall, all years · All Infiniti recalls
Government investigations
- ClosedSteering column separation2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front — · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,950–$4,200 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Infiniti FX35 year. 2009 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 1 older years (2006–2006, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 7 Infiniti FX35 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2009 Infiniti FX35 reliable?
We can't score it: only 11,024 were sold in the U.S. in 2009 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2009 Infiniti FX35 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (33%), tires (17%) and fuel system, gasoline (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Infiniti FX35 have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Infiniti FX35 get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2009 Infiniti FX35 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2009 Infiniti FX35 cost in fuel a year?
About $3,950 to $4,200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Infiniti FX35 have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Infiniti FX35 year is better than the 2009?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2003 drew the fewest (about average).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works