AI Damage2009 Infiniti FX35: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Infiniti FX35 filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 15% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 10% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 10% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 10% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 5% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 5% of all complaints
- Structure: 3 complaints (15% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (10% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (10% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (10% of all).
- Steering: 2 complaints (10% 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, 7-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 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.
The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,843.
The air bag light started blinking. I took to Nissan thr6 ran diagnostic on it $152 and said the passenger sensor was bad. It would cost $8000 to replace it because the whole seat would need replaced.
This Item is called the rear cross member that attach's the rear shocks, drive axle and brakes. The sway bar on the driver side has already dislodged from the vehicle therefore when you apply the brakes, the rear axle seems to be shifting because the sway bar is used to supply a stationary support to the rear drive…
The passenger door locks wouldn't allow the door to open. He had to climb over my seat in order to exit the vehicle. The door has not opened since. I've called several infiniti dealers since last nov and they all have referred me to a body shop to fix the problem.
Hi. My car has a sticky smelly dashboard. I contacted infiniti but I was told that my car is not under warranty. It smells like burnt rubber and it hard to see threw the windshield. How can I get this fixed?
Infiniti of naperville ([address], naperville, [ZIP], [phone]) was contacted and stated that the failure may be due to the door lock actuator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Replace steering shaft on the ex35,fx35, suv's built from oct 31, 2007 to april 16, 2008. Extra play in the steering may increase the risk of a crash. Www.edmunds.com
While driving on the highway, the gears stall on the 2nd gear and power cuts off from the engine. This has occurred 3 times on highways. Turned off the car and restarted with no engine response. Did this 2 more times and engine restored power. Engine stalling is common with daily driving and cuts off when in 2nd gear.
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 8,261 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FX35 has 37 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 20, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- 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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Infiniti FX35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, air bags, electrical system. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (15%), windows, sunroof (15%), airbag warning light (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2026-11-06.