AI Damage2011 Infiniti FX35: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Infiniti FX35 filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 18% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 9% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 9% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 9% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (9% 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, 7-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 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 left steering knuckle abrutly broke while in the driving on the high way which led the car out of control and began to spin around and finally hit the road rail.it closely led to a disastrous crash with other cars on the road .
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, Electrical power has gone out at 6 months. After purchase. Break down on interstate. Vehicle dealership: ONEAUTOSALESORLANDO
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.
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.
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
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.
While going up and down a winding the road the car began to accelerate on its own. Tried to apply the break to know avail. After about 2-3 minutes the car returned to normal.
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 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FX35 has 37 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- 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 2011 Infiniti FX35?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (27%), fuel system, fuel smell (18%), stalls while driving (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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.