2004 Infiniti FX35
This year had more than double the complaints of 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 120 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
22% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 26 distinct reports on file.
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I BOUGHT MY CAR AT 52,000 MILES AND HAD A MINIMAL WARRANTY STILL IN PLACE. I NOTICED THAT A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE DATE MY CAR LOCKS STARTED ACTING UP. UNFORTUNATELY, BY THE TIME I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THE WARRANTY WAS UP...STUPID ME!
NHTSA ODI report, 20120409
15% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.
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I BOUGHT MY CAR AT 52,000 MILES AND HAD A MINIMAL WARRANTY STILL IN PLACE. I NOTICED THAT A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE DATE MY CAR LOCKS STARTED ACTING UP. UNFORTUNATELY, BY THE TIME I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THE WARRANTY WAS UP...STUPID ME!
NHTSA ODI report, 20120409
13% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.
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WELL I DID SOME RESEARCH AND I FOUND OUT THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE RECALL SINCE MAY 24, 2016. WHEN I CONTACTED INFINITY THEY TELL ME NO. PLEASE HELP. RIGHT NOW IT FLASHING
NHTSA ODI report, 20180226
"TAKATA RECALL" - I RECEIVED A CARD NOTIFYING ME OF A RECALL OF MY VEHICLE BECAUSE OF FAULT WITH THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2004 INFINITI FX 35 VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171110
7% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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
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
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
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
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2004 Infiniti FX35 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (26 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- 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.
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FAQ
Is the 2004 Infiniti FX35 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Infiniti FX35 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti FX35?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti FX35 have?
7 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.