2012 Infiniti FX35
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2012: 14 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
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 14 total reports mention: engine.
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This engine uses a metal timing chain inside the engine. Infinit chose to use plastic guides and tensors to keep the chain in place and not wear stretch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-19
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-22
I was driving through an intersection at about 15/20 miles an hour as the light had just turned green & my car just shut down out of no where all the lights were on on the dash, and the car rolled to a stop. I turned the emergency lights on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-22
Air bags
3 of 14 total reports mention: air bags.
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Takata recall. I was driving my FX35 2012 Infiniti and the airbag spontaneously deployed and exploded. I did not hit any car or object, this was not due to an accident.... Just a deployment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-11
While driving in the middle lane on a five lane freeway, a piece of debris (About 1X2 ft) was bouncing from lane to lane. It bounced into my lane and went under my 2012 infinite FX35. I heard a loud bang and my airbags ejected open.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
Electrical system
3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Visibility
1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.
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Incident happened about 9AM with temperatures in low 30SF. As I was pulling out of parking lot,I heard what sounded like glass tinkering. It got colder/more windy in car & more light coming from moonroof area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-28
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Infiniti FX35 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 Infiniti FX35 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti FX35?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Infiniti FX35 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.