2005 Infiniti FX35 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
94 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
89,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 61 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 94 complaints (26.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 9.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 13 |
| Structure:Body | 10 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
Air Bags: 25; Unknown Or Other: 16; Electrical System: 13; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 13; Structure:Body: 10; Power Train: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Seats: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 12 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 19 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 19; 150,000 and above: 7
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 33 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 5; 2008: 1; 2010: 7; 2011: 7; 2012: 7; 2013: 4; 2014: 9; 2015: 6; 2016: 18; 2017: 15; 2018: 3; 2019: 5; 2020: 3
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 10149602 · 2006-02-06 (February 6, 2006)
I PURCHASED A 2005 INFINITI FX35, ON OCTOBER 2004 FROM MILLER INFINITI IN THE CITY OF VAN NUYS, CA AND EVER SINCE THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING, 3 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE, I CALLED MILLER INFINITI (SOMEBODY IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT) WAS AWARE OF SUCH ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND HE'S ONLY SUGGESTION WAS "QUOTE ON QUOTE" TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE REALLY FAST IN REVERSE THAN BRAKE REALLY FAST - AND THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. I TOOK HIS ADVICE AND STILL NO RESULTS UNTIL THIS DAY MY BRAKES ARE STILL SQU…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10149602 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158487 · 2006-05-29 (May 29, 2006)
I AM A CAUTIOUS DRIVER, NOT A RABBIT START-AND-STOP KIND OF DRIVER. I ACCELERATE SLOWLY AND DECELERATE SLOWLY, AND HARDLY EVER REVVED UP MY ENGINE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINCE 1963, AND WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT, I.E CAUSING INJURY TO MYSELF OR OTHERS. I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE 2005 INFINITI FX 35, VIN: JNRAS08W95X 205810 ON DEC. 21, 2004. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY 2005 INFINITI FX 35 TWICE, THAT WAS UNEXPLAINABLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, WITHOUT MY FOOT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL, ONCE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STILL…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,384 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10432788 · 2011-10-25 (October 25, 2011)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 161,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10432788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10547296 · 2013-10-08 (October 8, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INFINITI FX35. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD BANGING AS THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO ACCELERATE OVER 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND HAD CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE W…
Owner-reported narrative. 89,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10547296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10442210 · 2012-01-03 (January 3, 2012)
THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ARE FAILING IN A "LAZY" MANNER IN MY 2005 INIFINITI FX35. IT STARTED WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE LOCK AND NOW INCLUDES THE REAR HATCH. WHEN UNLOCKING OR LOCKING THE DOORS EITHER WITH THE FOB OR WITH THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THESE DOORS INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. THE FREQUENCY AT WHICH IT DOES NOT WORK IS INCREASING WITH TIME. THE DANGER IS THAT I HAVE TO MANUALLY CHECK IF THE DOOR ARE LOCKED. EVEN WHEN THEY ARE LOCKING I CAN NEVER BE SURE IF THEY ARE LOCKED BECAUSE I NEVER KNOW WHEN THEY WILL STOP…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10442210 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10652646 · 2014-11-05 (November 5, 2014)
AFTER ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE STEERING STILL VIBRATE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 135 miles reported. Look up ODI 10652646 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168271 · 2006-09-14 (September 14, 2006)
I OWN A 2005 AWD INFINITI FX35. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK AND I HEARD A LOUD NOISE INDICATING THAT THE CAR WAS KICKING UP SOMETHING UNDERNEATH IT. I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING IN THE ROAD BUT IT BECAME APPARENT LATER THAT I MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER SOME SMALL DEBRIS IN THE ROAD. I WAS CLOSE TO THE EXIT I TAKE FOR WORK AND I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE OFF THE HIGHWAY. AS I EXITED THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS LEAKING SOME LIQUID. THE SMELL OF THE LIQUID APPEARED TO BE GASOLINE. I WATCHED MY GAS GAUGE GO FROM ALMOST FULL TO 3/4 FULL AT A …
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168271 at NHTSA ↗