2006 Infiniti FX35
This year had at least 30% fewer 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.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 40 complaints
View as data table
| 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
48% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing inflator module.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Infiniti FX35. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started pulling to the right. When attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle veered to the right and the front passenger tire detached.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-11
Also filed under Steering and wheels
Structure
18% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the rear lift gate door no longer stayed open. The contact was told that she should hold the door open instead of allowing it to stay open on its own.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-05
Exterior lighting
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Engine
8% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle stalled in freeway traffic do to electrical failure for engine ignition system. There is a service bulletin for this problem regarding ground why is there no recall, if it is so common cause the engine to fail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-23
Electrical system
8% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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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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2021-04-19Air 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
2006 Infiniti FX35 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V555000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06V328000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06V244000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V028000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V139000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2006 Infiniti FX35 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Infiniti FX35 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti FX35?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Infiniti FX35 have?
- 7 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.