MYRModel Year Report

2005 Infiniti FX35

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Infiniti FX35
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:12.909Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti FX35 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 61 complaints 2004: 120 complaints 2004 2005: 94 complaints 2005 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
2005: 94 complaints
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YearComplaints
20021
200361
2004120
200594
200640
200737
200834
200920
201011
201111
201214
20131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 27%

27% of complaints: air bags — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20180220

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, 20160331

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, 20150624

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 14%

14% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 13 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 94
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 20060828 — child seat

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 MEE

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 CAMPAIGNED

Campaign 05V338000 — 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 20170608 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V028000 — 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

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Infiniti FX35 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V555000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V338000 (child seat) 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 17V028000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2006

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ◆ 2003 ▲ 2006

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