2011 Infiniti FX35: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 11 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 18.2% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 18.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 9.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Engine: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Power Train: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 2; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10619479 · 2014-08-07 (August 7, 2014)
THE LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE ABRUTLY BROKE WHILE IN THE DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY WHICH LED THE CAR OUT OF CONTROL AND BEGAN TO SPIN AROUND AND FINALLY HIT THE ROAD RAIL.IT CLOSELY LED TO A DISASTROUS CRASH WITH OTHER CARS ON THE ROAD . *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10619479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10744240 · 2015-07-28 (July 28, 2015)
WHILE GOING UP AND DOWN A WINDING THE ROAD THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. TRIED TO APPLY THE BREAK TO KNOW AVAIL. AFTER ABOUT 2-3 MINUTES THE CAR RETURNED TO NORMAL.
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10744240 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11150295 · 2018-11-09 (November 9, 2018)
FUEL GAUGE DOE,S NOT WORK
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11150295 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11306238 · 2020-01-31 (January 31, 2020)
2011 INFINITI FX 35 - DEALER RECOMMENDS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SENDER & A/C AMP FOR $1,765.09. MY RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS ISSUE/PART HAS BEEN A CONCERN SINCE 2003 (NISSAN/INFINITI) - I HAVE A 2011. BASICALLY THE GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS THEREFORE THE DRIVER DOESN'T KNOW WHEN GAS IS NEEDED. THIS MORNING 1/31/2020 I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND GOT 6 DOORS AWAY FROM MY HOME AND MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET - OUT OF GAS AND I HAD TO CALL AAA TO BRING ME GAS SO I COULD GET TO THE GAS STATION. I AM GRATEFUL THAT MY CAR STOPPE…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11306238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11307444 · 2020-02-06 (February 6, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI FX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (INFINITI OF ARDMORE 306 W LANCASTER AVE, ARDMORE, PA 19003) FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A REPLACE FUEL SENDER AND AC AMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS REFERENCING THE FAILURE TO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V074 COMPONENTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER) THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFER…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11307444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11429018 · 2021-08-13 (August 13, 2021)
The dashboard on this vehicle seem to be failing in such a way that it has become extremely shiny & sticky and causes major visibility issues. Nothing that we have used to clean the dash works to remove the shininess. This has gotten so bad that the glare caused makes it very difficult to see out of the windshield.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11429018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11434732 · 2021-09-28 (September 28, 2021)
All lugs on the right rear wheel have snapped off. At first it was one which was repaired. Then three at once broke off and caused damage. After it was repaired again the fifth and final one broke off.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11434732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11460575 · 2022-04-12 (April 12, 2022)
Component: Dashboard Risk: pieces crack and fall off and are propelled by the air conditioning into the face of the driver. The shine from the deteriorating dashboard is visually blinding during sunny days.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11460575 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.