Is the 2013 Infiniti JX35 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 2013 Infiniti JX35?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Infiniti JX35 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

2013 Infiniti JX35

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2013 Infiniti JX35
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 280
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2013: 280 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	280

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

31% · 87 reports

Most commonly citing front passenger and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated that while waiting for traffic to move, another vehicle driving at approximately 80 MPH rear ended the vehicle. None of the air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-08

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was 45 MPH and crashed into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-12

Power train

29% · 80 reports

Most commonly citing torque converter and cvt.

CRASH

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Lost all power in my cvt tranny and wonât move or shift gears not even indicates what gear im in, itâs a recall on others why isnt it on mine being a common…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-18

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle hesitated while driving forward.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact while reversing, there was a delay in the transmission shifting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the vehicle received a tune up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08

Electrical system

13% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

FIRE

Service brakes

10% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

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When slowing to a stop on a city street downward incline the brakes will fade and the seat belt pretensioner will fire. Seems to be related to intelligent brake assist or ABS system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-08

NHTSA campaign id No. 13V139000. Started car. Pulled out of parking lot. The brakes in my 2013 Infiniti JX35 had a complete failure and would not stop car at all.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-02

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH, when the brakes became unresponsive. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-18

Engine

5% · 15 reports

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2012-07-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-11-29 Collision Mitigation System Malfunction
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2012-09-10Fuel system, gasoline12V398000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 22, 2012. Due to an assembly issue, the fuel transfer tube may be misrouted…

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-route the fuel transfer tube and install a new O-ring, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan…

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2013-05-06Air bags13V069000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out…

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at…

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2013-11-18Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic13V445000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15…

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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2014-04-14Air bags, electrical system14V138000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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2015-03-09Structure15V033000 Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015.

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2015-03-18Recall queryClosed 2015-09-01 Occupant Classification System Failure
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2015-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2017-05-02 Occupant Classification System Failure
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2015-11-30Air bags15V681000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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2016-06-10Air bags16V244000 Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Infiniti JX35 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 87 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 80 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 12V398000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 13V069000 · Air bags
Recall 13V445000 · Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 14V138000 · Air bags, electrical system
Recall 15V033000 · Structure
Recall 15V681000 · Air bags
Recall 16V244000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2013 Infiniti JX35 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 2013 Infiniti JX35?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Infiniti JX35 have?: 7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.