MYRModel Year Report

2003 Infiniti FX35

◆ Worse than typical
2003 Infiniti FX35
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:31.575Z

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
61
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 1 complaint 2003: 61 complaints 2003 61 2004: 120 complaints 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 40 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2012: 14 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint
2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 61 complaints 2003 61 2004: 120 complaints 2004 2005: 94 complaints 2005 2006: 40 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2009 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 14 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013
2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 61 complaints 2003 61 2004: 120 complaints 2004 2005: 94 complaints 2005 2006: 40 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2009 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 14 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013

2003: 61 complaints

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YearComplaints
20021
200361
2004120
200594
200640
200738
200835
200920
201013
201111
201214
20131

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

21% · 13 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2017-12-10

Latches/locks/linkages

20% · 12 reports

Electrical system

13% · 8 reports

Structure

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing body.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Infiniti FX35. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the driver side dashboard area was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or serviced. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-17

Power train

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing differential unit and axle shaft.

CRASHFIRE
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vehicle has too many manufacture errors

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-19

Also filed under Steering and suspension

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Infiniti FX35. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal noise was heard under the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-23

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the mechanic advised that the heat shields that covered the catalytic converter and pipes were rusted and corroded.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-07

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2003Complaint volume 61 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2003-05-27Power train03V164000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2004-01-05Service brakes, hydraulic03V476000 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.

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    2006-02-27Fuel system, gasoline05V555000 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…

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    2006-12-18Exterior lighting06V328000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

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    2006-12-18Exterior lighting06V244000 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…

    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.

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    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-06-15Air bags15V287000 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.

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    2015-06-16Air bags15V226000 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.

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    2016-12-19Air bags16V349000 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.

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    2020-02-12Air bags20V008000 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.

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    2021-04-19Air bags21V139000 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Infiniti FX35 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V164000 · Power train
  • Recall 03V476000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 05V555000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06V328000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06V244000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 15V287000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V226000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V139000 · Air bags
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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.