2004 Infiniti FX35 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
120 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 80 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 120 complaints (21.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 4.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.7% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 1.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 26 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Structure:Body | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages: 26; Electrical System: 18; Air Bags: 15; Unknown Or Other: 13; Fuel System, Gasoline: 8; Structure: 8; Structure:Body: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 16 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 18 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 16; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 40 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 3; 2006: 12; 2007: 4; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2010: 19; 2011: 8; 2012: 9; 2013: 4; 2014: 8; 2015: 10; 2016: 11; 2017: 11; 2018: 2; 2019: 4; 2020: 6; 2021: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10157711 · 2006-05-17 (May 17, 2006)
MY VEHICLE HAS 25,000 MILES CURRENTLY. THERE WAS HEAVY JUDDERING WHILE BRAKING SINCE 22,000 MILES AND I DIDN'T ATTRIBUTE IT TO THE BRAKES AND THOUGHT IT WAS PROBABLY THE TIRE PRESSURE. I CHANGED THE TIRE PRESSURE TO DIFFERENT PSI BUT IT STILL DIDN'T HELP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER SAID I HAD TO CHANGE THE BRAKE PADS AND TURN THE BRAKE ROTORS. I FOUND THE NEXT DAY THAT THERE WAS TSB #05023 ISSUED BY INFINITI IN JULY 2005. MY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN SEPT 2003. THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR THE WARRANTY EVEN WHEN I REFERRED TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10157711 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10170653 · 2006-10-12 (October 12, 2006)
I OWN A 2004 INFINITI FX35 AWD. THERE'S A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN BRAKING AND ALSO WHEN I DRIVE NORMALLY NOT APPLYING BRAKES. I NOTICED THE NOISE AROUND 20,000 MILES. I TOOK THE CAR INTO MY LOCAL INFINITI DEALER (INFINITI OF THOUSAND OAKS) IN JANUARY 2006 WHEN I HAD OTHER SERVICES TO DO (ABOUT 30,000 MILES & 80% OF BREAK PAD LIFE LEFT AT THAT TIME). THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO FIX IT AND THE NOISE HAVE BEEN GETTING LOUDER. I'VE TAKEN IT INTO THE SAME INFINITI DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170653 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10371974 · 2010-12-21 (December 21, 2010)
MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND WE REALIZED THE + BATTERY CABLE WAS NOT MAKING GOOD CONTACT WITH THE BATTERY. WE HAVE NEVER MESSED WITH THE BATTERY. SINCE THEN THE HORN WILL NOT WORK. I TOOK IT IN AND IT WAS THE IPDM (INDEPENDENT P? DISBURSEMENT MODULE) AND IT COSTS $775 FOR THE PART. WHEN A CAR IS COMING INTO MY LANE, OR BACKING FROM PARKING SPACE TOWARDS ME, I HAVE NO WAY TO WARN THEM AND PROTECT MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. I RESEARCHED ONLINE TO TRY AND FIND A REPLACEMENT PART CHEAPER AND CAME UPON MANY BLOGS OF OWNERS OF 2004 FX35 WHO HAVE THE SAM…
Owner-reported narrative. 99,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10371974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10807151 · 2015-11-27 (November 27, 2015)
VEHICLE WAS RECALLED 2007 EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE IMPROPERLY REPAIRED PASSENGER SIDE BURNT OUT AGAIN REMAINS DIM AND STILL NOT PROPERLY WORKING DEFECTIVE WORK DONE AT SAWGRASS INFINITI 5801 MADISON AVENUE TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33321 CALLED MANAGER HE REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL RECEIVED A TRAFFIC TICKET FOR DEFECT... PLEASE INVESTIGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON SEATS SEATS JAM AND CAN BECOME A DANGEROUS SITUATION
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10807151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10092579 · 2004-09-14 (September 14, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE OVER THE SET SPEED. *NM THE VEHICLE DID NOT REMAIN IN CRUISE CONTROL AFTER SHIFTING TO A LOWER GEAR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10092579 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11318366 · 2020-03-17 (March 17, 2020)
MY CAR HAS 258000 HIGHWAY MILES IT'S WELL TAKEN CARE OF MAINTENANCE ALWAYS DONE ON TIME HAS NO ENGINE OR MECHANICAL ISSUES INSTEAD OF THE REVERSE I NOTICED ONE DAY IN 2019 MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO IN REVERSE IT ALMOST FELT LIMP LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL BUT I NOTICE WHEN I TAP ON THE GAS LIKE I'M TAPPING A CLUTCH ON A MANUAL CAR IT ENGAGES INTO REVERSE I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION MECHANIC AND IT WAS TELLING ME I MIGHT NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND I DON'T THINK I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WORKS FINE AND DRIVE AND IN EVER…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11318366 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149043 · 2006-01-30 (January 30, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MUD FLAPS ON ALL FOUR TIRES CAUSE SNOW AND ICE TO BUILD UP BETWEEN THE WHEEL WELLS AND THE TIRES. DUE TO THE ICY BUILD UP THE STEERING IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE BUILD UP OCCURS ON ALL VEHICLES WITH THAT TYPE OF MUD FLAPS.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10336798 · 2010-06-17 (June 17, 2010)
KEYLESS ENTRY AND INTERNAL DOOR LOCKING ACTUATORS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AUTOMATIC STEERING WHEEL AND SEAT POSITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK (INTERMITTENT). DOORS FAIL TO LOCK WHEN ACTUATED. ALSO WHEN LOCKED AND KEYLESS ENTRY IS ACTIVATED VARIOUS DOORS /OR REAR HATCH WILL FAIL TO UNLOCK. ALSO WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE PASSENGER DOOR (FRONT) FAILS TO LOCK OR UNLOCK EITHER REMOTELY OF BY PUSHING THE DOOR LOCKING BUTTON. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336798 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10542957 · 2013-09-10 (September 10, 2013)
I DO SEE MULTIPLE OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUES. PLEASE FIND MY ISSUES HERE.......ISSUE 1: THE GAS GAUGE IMPROPERLY REPRESENTS THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK AND THE FOLLOWING ISSUES ARE CONSTANTLY PRESENT: 1) A FULL TANK IS NEVER SHOWN VIA THE GAUGE 2) THE GAS GAUGE SPORADICALLY JUMPS AROUND REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TANK 3) THE "EMPTY" LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS AS MUCH AS 1/2 TANK OF GAS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME AS THIS IS MY FAMILY CAR AND I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD SON IN MY VEHICLE A LOT AND WHAT IF MY CAR WOULD STALL OUT …
Owner-reported narrative. 130,410 miles reported. Look up ODI 10542957 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160074 · 2006-06-17 (June 17, 2006)
FRONT TIRES RAN OVER A SHARP OBJECT IN THE ROAD, WHICH PROPELLED IT TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK AND CREATED A GAS LEAK. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10160074 at NHTSA ↗