Is the 2005 Infiniti FX35 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Infiniti FX35 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti FX35?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Infiniti FX35 have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

2005 Infiniti FX35

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2005 Infiniti FX35
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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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 94
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2005: 94 complaints

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

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

27% · 25 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Car was in a small low speed front end impact. Passenger air bag and seat belt deployed, although no passengers in car. Drivers side air bag and seat belt did not. Clearly there is a problem with the drivers side air bag seat belt and detonator.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-20

Also filed under Seat belts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti FX35. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact attempted to make a turn and all the air bags deployed except for the frontal side air bag. There were no warning indicators or an impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-31

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti FX35. While driving 20 MPH and approximately 200 feet from the driveway, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle crashed into a utility pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-24

Latches/locks/linkages

15% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

Electrical system

14% · 13 reports

Structure

14% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Service brakes

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

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On Monday, June 20 as I was driving up the ramp to go to the gw bridge, there was a lot of traffic and we were in a slow motion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-27

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2005Complaint volume 94 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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2006-08-28Child seat05V338000 Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified brackets to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on August 28, 2006. The Infiniti Q45 model vehicles are being…

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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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2017-06-08Air bags17V028000 Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: 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.

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

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Infiniti FX35 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 25 reports on file for this year.
Latches/locks/linkages: 14 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 05V555000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 05V338000 · Child seat
Recall 06V328000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 06V244000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 15V287000 · Air bags
Recall 15V226000 · Air bags
Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
Recall 17V028000 · Air bags
Recall 20V008000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Infiniti FX35 reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Infiniti FX35 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti FX35?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Infiniti FX35 have?: 9 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.