2006 Infiniti Fx35 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (12) · Structure (3) · Engine (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal:cushion 2021-03-04 · campaign 21V139000 · 26,158 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
Risk: A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
Fix: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C2.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2020-01-09 · campaign 20V008000 · 307,962 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. T
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-10 · campaign 17V028000 · 152,554 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V349000 · 413,852 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nis
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (67)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-006D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB10-029C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB13-007I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 67 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-07-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 175,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 infiniti fx35. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to be inspected and the contact was informed that the vapor hose and fuel filler hose needed to be replaced. the contact partially repaired the vehicle. the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vin w…”
2022-05-09 · Unknown Or Other“здравствуйте, [xxx] , я владелец infiniti fx35 2006 года выпуска [vin [xxx] ] и, согласно vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin / у меня есть несколько неполных дефектов в моей машине. не могли бы вы, пожалуйста, проверить это и поддержать меня с заменой деталей? заранее благодарю вас!" information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 …”
2021-06-01 · Air Bags · 71,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 infiniti fx35. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 71,000.…”
2021-03-07 · Exterior Lighting“hello my car infiniti fx35 2006g vin [xxx] is suitable for a recalled company to replace the front airbags, as well as the front and rear headlights, i turned to infiniti russia and infiniti usa, help me solve this issue in response to silence, help me deal with this parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable in…”
2020-11-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 112,354 mi“the official dealer of infiniti ukraine does not want to make a recruitment campaign on my car…”
2019-10-07 · Exterior Lighting · 96,758 mi · 💥 crash“ncorrect operation of the headlights and taillights, as well as the passenger airbag…”
2019-07-18 · Air Bags · 186,496 mi“takata recall : air bag lite flashes continue in dash when engine is running or in motion…”
2019-04-22 · Service Brakes · 40,000 mi“this vehicle has 3 recalls programs: the front passenger air bag, dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. could you help with this replaces.…”
2019-03-12 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 181,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti fx35. the contact stated that whenever it rained, water entered the headlight units and caused the headlights to turn off. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that one of the headlights was previously repaired and the vehicle was no longer included in the extended warranty. t…”
2019-01-28 · Vehicle Speed Control · 30,000 mi“seat (driver's) adjustment/ movement (back & forth) has a scary 'kink/twist/wiggle'. i fear that the seat may become dislodged from it's rail/track, while driving. also, the passenger side front electric window lift does not close, but reopens about 2-inches when the window lift button is released.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.