2008 Infiniti FX35 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
96,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 35 complaints (54.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.9% |
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 | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
Air Bags: 19; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 2; Seats: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Electrical System: 1; Equipment: 1; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 19 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 5; 2017: 9; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10661456 · 2014-12-01 (December 1, 2014)
RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER SEIZED CAUSING THE LIQUID TO SPEW ALL OVER THE WHEEL CAUSING IT TO SMOKE AND BURNING SMELL; THE VEHICLE ALSO RUMBLED AND VIBRATED WHILE IN MOTION LIKE IT HAD A BAD FLAT TIRE.. ALSO, TIRE SENSOR ON THE SAME WHEEL HAD GONE BAD. THE LIGHT ON THE DASH FLASHES WHEN THE CAR STARTED AND STAYS ON THE WHOLE TIME. IN DASH TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE SHOWS "**" RATHER THAN THE ACTUAL PRESSURE AMOUNT. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 87,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10661456 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10545439 · 2013-09-25 (September 25, 2013)
I PURCHASED AN INFINITI FX35 FROM A LOCAL DEALER, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, I NOTED SOME CONDENSATION IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT, WHICH I QUICKLY POINTED OUT TO THE DEALER. I ALSO PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE. THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO CALL MY SALESMAN TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR. HE WAS ALWAYS CONVENIENTLY UNAVAILABLE. I COULD NEVER GET AN APPOINTMENT FOR 45 DAYS, AT WHICH TIME THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONDENSATION IS SO BAD THAT YOU CANNOT SEE THE LIGHT OR ROADWAY AHEAD OF YOU. I CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEH…
Owner-reported narrative. 53,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10545439 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11081902 · 2018-03-28 (March 28, 2018)
PROBLEM APPEARS CLOSER TO RECENT RECALL OF HUNDAI SONATA CARS W/ STEERING WHEEL BAGS. WHILE TRAVELING DOWN BUSY 4-LANE HIGHWAY, SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON ASSOCIATED WITH SEAT AND AIRBAGS. ROSWELL INFINITI , ROSWELL, GA HAD TO COMPLETELY TEAR APART STEERING WHEEL COLUMN, WORK ON AIRBAGS, SENSORS, AND OTHER ITEMS. I HAD JUST PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM ANOTHER DEALER, BUT HAS ONLY A LITTLE OVER 105,000 MILES. DID NOT EXPECT ALMOST $4,000 IN REPAIRS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. I THINK IT IS A PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH OTHER JAPANESE MODELS AND SHOULD HAVE A REC…
Owner-reported narrative. 109,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11081902 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11551589 · 2023-10-24 (October 24, 2023)
The car's fuel tank leaks. Further description is included in my attachments, pages 1-4.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11551589 at NHTSA ↗