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All cars · Infiniti FX35 · 2011

2011 Infiniti FX35. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints3NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain33%
Brakes33%
Suspension33%
Steering33%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
310000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 11V592000 Dec 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

    Defect. 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 ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

    Risk. IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Remedy. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Manufacturer communications 82

Infiniti filed 82 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
  • After filling up fuel tank, the fuel gauge would register tank is empty and fuel pump assembly

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Infiniti FX35 SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Infiniti FX35 SUV RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S7)RWD16 / 23 / 19Premium$4,050
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S7)AWD16 / 21 / 18Premium$4,300
5.0L 8-cylAuto (S7)AWD14 / 20 / 16Premium$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.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring473K
Infotainment, battery & electrical262K
Brakes & ABS358K
Oil changes & service156K
Steering & suspension339K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors123K
Heat, A/C & blend door221K
Oil leaks & gaskets17K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2008–3–Equipment adaptive / mobility
2009–6–Electrical
2010–5–Brakes
2011–3–Transmission & drivetrain
2012–1–Visibility
2013–2–Airbags

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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