repaired · 2023 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
2008 Infiniti FX35Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2008 Infiniti FX35, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-139 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Infiniti FX35 has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Seats
2Visibility/wiper
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
1Service brakes
1Steering
55 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 19 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2008 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.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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
2008 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
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Infiniti FX35, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What FX35 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When there is a passenger seating the “Off Airbag Light is ON” when it should be turned off even after was sent to get fix at dealership
2008 INFINITI FX35. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIR BAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE AIR BAG DEFECT LIGHTS FLASHING ON VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL AND MULTI POINT INSPECTION DONE. DEALER STATED THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED BUT THE LIGHT…
I live 200-400 miles from any Infiniti dealer. Infiniti will not authorize the repair at my local Nissan dealership. The only option was to tow my car 200 miles to a dealer there and then tow it back. Obviously, if there were any issues following the repair...I would have to drive the 400 miles to…
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