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2006 Infiniti FX35Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2006 Infiniti FX35, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-139 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

2006 Infiniti FX35
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year23% below the FX35 median · #5 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 26%Owner complaints403 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage98kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Infiniti FX35 has problems

40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags192
Structure70
Exterior lighting51
Electrical system30
Engine30
Seats20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Vehicle speed control20
Service brakes, hydraulic10
5 other systems52

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2006 Infiniti FX35 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

26%repaired · 2023 Q1

Air bags: frontal

Recall 21V-139 · Mar 4, 2021 · 26,158 vehicles · 6,805 repaired

Risk. A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2021 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 20V-008 · Jan 9, 2020 · 307,962 vehicles · 111,354 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2019 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 17V-028 · Jan 10, 2017 · 152,554 vehicles · 78,321 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2018 Q1

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 16V-349 · May 24, 2016 · 413,852 vehicles · 138,299 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 06V-328 · Aug 31, 2006 · 105,200 vehicles

Risk. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 06V-244 · Jul 11, 2006 · 105,200 vehicles

Risk. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other FX35 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FX35 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Infiniti FX35, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What FX35 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. 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…
Complaint 11419263 · Jun 1, 2021 · 71,000 miles
HELLO MY CAR INFINITI FX35 2006G VIN [XXX] IS SUITABLE FOR A RECALLED COMPANY TO REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAGS, AS WELL AS THE FRONT AND REAR HEADLIGHTS, I TURNED TO INFINITI RUSSIA AND INFINITI USA, HELP ME SOLVE THIS ISSUE IN RESPONSE TO SILENCE, HELP ME DEAL WITH THIS PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE…
Complaint 11399565 · Mar 7, 2021
THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS PROGRAMS: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES. COULD YOU HELP WITH THIS REPLACES.
Complaint 11202783 · Apr 22, 2019 · 40,000 miles

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