2003 Infiniti Fx35 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Infiniti Fx35.

20022004
Complaints
84
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2003 Infiniti Fx35 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:132,667 mi
Crash-related:1
#212 complaints

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Avg mileage:78,597 mi
#38 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:103,697 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Infiniti Fx35.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS131132,667 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1278,597 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8103,697 mi
STRUCTURE756,667 mi
ENGINE4112,254 mi
POWER TRAIN311150,439 mi
SEATS31
CHILD SEAT265,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING276,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE287,275 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT2200,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP27,775 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2120,000 mi
11,500 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1117,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM189,550 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH121,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT1
SEAT BELTS1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST11 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER113,500 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1600 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1600 mi
STEERING111
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY120,000 mi
SUSPENSION111

Recalls for 2003 Infiniti Fx35

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,877,305 vehicles.

21V139000AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
~26,158 affected

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. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.

21V139000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
~26,158 affected

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. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.

20V008000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~307,962 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

16V349000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~413,852 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

15V287000AIR BAGS
~1,090,569 affected

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. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

15V226000AIR BAGS
~12,606 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

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