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All cars · Infiniti FX35 · 2012

2012 Infiniti FX35. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints1NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Visibility100%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 80

Infiniti filed 80 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • After filling up fuel tank, the fuel gauge would register tank is empty and fuel pump assembly
  • On the instrument panel the air bag and seat belt warning lights give off an incorrect indication
  • BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include…

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 2

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

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
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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