The Lemon IndexAll cars · Infiniti FX35 · 2009
2009 Infiniti FX35. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,700 and 30,000 miles. Median 18,000, from 6 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 33% |
| Tires | 17% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 17% |
| Speed control | 17% |
| Wipers & visibility | 17% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
15V054000 Feb 2015 Steering / Column
Defect. 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
Risk. Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Steering column separation | 2014 | 2015 |
Manufacturer communications 76
Infiniti filed 76 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S7) | 4Wheel or AWD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Auto (S7) | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2009–2013 Infiniti FX35, 5.6M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 4 | 73K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 62K |
| Brakes & ABS | 3 | 58K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 56K |
| Steering & suspension | 3 | 39K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 1 | 23K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 21K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 1 | 7K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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