AI Damage2006 Infiniti FX35: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Infiniti FX35 filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 40
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 48% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 18% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 13% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 8% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 5% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 5% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- Air bags: 19 complaints (48% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Structure: 7 complaints (18% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 5 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (8% of all).
- Engine: 3 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 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.
Ncorrect operation of the headlights and taillights, as well as the passenger airbag
The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The contact sustained back, chest, and facial injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed.
The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be inspected and the contact was informed that the vapor hose and fuel filler hose needed to be replaced. The contact partially repaired the vehicle.
The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
The contact stated that whenever it rained, water entered the headlight units and caused the headlights to turn off. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that one of the headlights was previously repaired and the vehicle was no longer included in the extended warranty.
Also, the passenger side front electric window lift does not close, but reopens about 2-inches when the window lift button is released.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti fx35. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the dashboard began to peel and bubble up. In addition, the sun glared onto the dashboard and the chrome pieces, which obstructed the contact's view of the road.
My 2006 fx 35 dashboard has bubbled. It is so ugly that we had to buy a covering to cover it up. I am very disappointed that this is happening to a car that we spent a lot of $ on and is supposed to be a "luxury" car -- my husband goggled and found there was a recall in 2015 on 2006 infinity fx 35 and also found that…
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 5,948 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FX35 has 37 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 40, about average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti FX35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, structure, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 40. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (8%), stalls while driving (5%), warning lights, check engine (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Infiniti FX35?
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 2006 Infiniti FX35 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 2006 models
Read also
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.