Model year record
2011 Infiniti FX35 recalls & problems
The 2011 Infiniti FX35 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 11 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2011 Infiniti FX35.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2011 Infiniti FX35 SUV AWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
2011 Infiniti FX35 SUV RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
FX35 RWD
| City / highway | 16 / 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
FX35 AWD
| City / highway | 16 / 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 72,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 3 | — |
| Engine | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel | 2 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti FX. The contact noticed that the steering assembly was cracking without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,938.
- Engine
Engine, Electrical power has gone out at 6 months. After purchase. Break down on interstate. Vehicle dealership: ONEAUTOSALESORLANDO
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle was stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the mechanic associated the failure with faulty wiring. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact towed the vehicle to the same independent mechanic, where they replaced the battery and continued to associate the failure with the wiring or the fuel system. The independent mechanic had not repaired any components however, after a week and a half the vehicle began to drive properly. The…
- Unknown or other
Component: Dashboard Risk: pieces crack and fall off and are propelled by the air conditioning into the face of the driver. The shine from the deteriorating dashboard is visually blinding during sunny days.
- Wheels
All lugs on the right rear wheel have snapped off. At first it was one which was repaired. Then three at once broke off and caused damage. After it was repaired again the fifth and final one broke off.
- Unknown or other
The dashboard on this vehicle seem to be failing in such a way that it has become extremely shiny & sticky and causes major visibility issues. Nothing that we have used to clean the dash works to remove the shininess. This has gotten so bad that the glare caused makes it very difficult to see out of the windshield.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI FX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (INFINITI OF ARDMORE 306 W LANCASTER AVE, ARDMORE, PA 19003) FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A REPLACE FUEL SENDER AND AC AMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS REFERENCING THE FAILURE TO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V074 COMPONENTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER) THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 *LN *DL
- Fuel/propulsion system
2011 INFINITI FX 35 - DEALER RECOMMENDS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SENDER & A/C AMP FOR $1,765.09. MY RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS ISSUE/PART HAS BEEN A CONCERN SINCE 2003 (NISSAN/INFINITI) - I HAVE A 2011. BASICALLY THE GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKS THEREFORE THE DRIVER DOESN'T KNOW WHEN GAS IS NEEDED. THIS MORNING 1/31/2020 I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK AND GOT 6 DOORS AWAY FROM MY HOME AND MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET - OUT OF GAS AND I HAD TO CALL AAA TO BRING ME GAS SO I COULD GET TO THE GAS STATION. I AM GRATEFUL THAT MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF MY BLOCK AS OPPOSE TO STOPPING ON THE MOST DANGEROUS STRETCH OF HIGHWAY IN PHILADELPHIA "THE ROOSEVELT EXPRESSWAY/BLVD" - MAKING THIS…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.