AI Damage2010 Infiniti FX: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Infiniti FX filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 25% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I feel that this is just another stall tactic. It has been over a year that I have been waiting for them to come up with a computer "update" to fix this problem. There needs to be an investigation and a recall of this engine. I have been told that it is the
Side mirrors are hindering sight - very large blind spot on each side. I have almost hit people in intersections. The mirrors are too large and it a very dangerous design flaw.
I have a 2010 infiniti fx35 it has a new feature rev idling; it is suppose to keep the rpms consistent as the engine slows; my car has very distinct power surges it will race up to an additional 1000 rpms as the car starts to come to a halt; infiniti has made 5 attempts on this car and has refused me service and I…
He told us the car is programmed this way, because there were problems in the past with the car stalling - well now it doesn't stop. He admitted there are other complaints. The problem cannot be resolved, because it is programmed in the computer. The car is not safe and appears to get worse with time.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FX has 2 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Infiniti FX?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel system, service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (50%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (25%), unintended acceleration (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Infiniti FX?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Infiniti FX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.