AI Damage2008 Infiniti FX35: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Infiniti FX35 filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 35
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 54% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 3 Seats 6% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 6% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 3% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 3% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 3% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 3% of all complaints
- Air bags: 19 complaints (54% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (9% of all).
- Seats: 2 complaints (6% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Visibility: 2 complaints (6% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (3% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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 35 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 6 | 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.
On 01/24/08 I was driving at normal speed and went to step on the gas pedal of my infinity fx35 2008 when all of sudden the pedal got stuck,or it got stuck btw the mat, and causing the vehicle accelerate, at much faster speed, I had lost total control of my vehicle, it was only matter of seconds that I crashed into…
The car's fuel tank leaks. Further description is included in my attachments, pages 1-4.
My car dashboard had recall only for short time and now the defect is showing up badly. Pulse can you check and make one time exception.
The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a month prior, the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall.
Since then, the airbag light indicator stays on perpetually. I keep receiving notices of "urgent airbag safety recall" from "infiniti recall resolution team" atmt rcd 3/4/2020. I am afraid to go to the particular dealership because my car is never right after leaving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti fx35. The contact stated that the dashboard melted. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
The dashboard on my car became sticky several years ago. It became increasingly worse this summer such that it causes a glare on the windshield impairing visibility.
The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit while driving, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was towed to infiniti of lafayette (6201 johnston st, lafayette, la) where it was diagnosed that the spiral cable and module for the driver's side air bags were faulty and needed to…
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 6,335 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 17% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FX35 has 37 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 35, about average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti FX35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, seats. Total complaints: 35. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (20%), warning lights, check engine (11%), door locks, latches, handles (3%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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.