MYRModel Year Report

2003 Infiniti FX35

◆ Worse than typical
2003 Infiniti FX35
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:19.378Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti FX35 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 61 complaints 2003 2004: 120 complaints 2004 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 40 complaints 2006 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 34 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2012: 14 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaints 2013
2003: 61 complaints
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YearComplaints
20021
200361
2004120
200594
200640
200737
200834
200920
201011
201111
201214
20131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 21%

21% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL FOR AIRBAG TAKING TOO LONG!!!! FIRST THE DEALER SAID MY CAR WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. NOW YOUR SITE SAYS THE DEALER IS "WAITING ON PARTS". I THINK THE OLDEST CARS SHOULD BE FIXED FIRST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171210

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 20%

20% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 12 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

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PURCHASED A NEW 2003 INFINITI FX35 WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 238,000 AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH THE DEALER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120706

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2003 — complaint volume: 61
R 20030527 — power train

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE PROPELLER SHAFT(S) TO THE TRANSAXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL(S) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON A

Campaign 03V164000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040105 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSENING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SECURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Campaign 03V476000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060227 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006, FOR NISSAN OWNERS, AND ON MARCH 13, 2006, FOR INFINITI OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI

Campaign 05V555000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061218 — exterior lighting

DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Campaign 06V328000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061218 — exterior lighting

DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQ

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT AT 1-800-662-6200.

Campaign 06V244000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150615 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 15V287000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150616 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.

Campaign 15V226000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161219 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V349000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200212 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210419 — air bags

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 21V139000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Infiniti FX35 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V164000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V476000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V555000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V328000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V244000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V287000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V226000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V349000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V139000 (air bags) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Infiniti FX35 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Infiniti FX35 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti FX35?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Infiniti FX35 have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.