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2009 Infiniti FX35Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2009 Infiniti FX35, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-054 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

2009 Infiniti FX35
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints200 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage140kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Infiniti FX35 has problems

20 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
Structure30
Air bags20
Electrical system20
Power train20
Steering20
Visibility/wiper20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Suspension10
Engine10
3 other systems30

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

1 recall

2009 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.

62%repaired · 2016 Q2

Steering: column

Recall 15V-054 · Feb 2, 2015 · 16,973 vehicles · 10,490 repaired

Risk. Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.

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

2009 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 2009 Infiniti FX35, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Steering column separationPE14034 · closed Feb 27, 2015
    No recall
In owners' words

What FX35 owners report

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

IN NOVEMBER OF 2019, WHILE DRIVING MY SON TO SCHOOL. 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…
Complaint 11327417 · Jun 5, 2020 · 160,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINITI FX35. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. INFINITI OF NAPERVILLE (1550 WEST OGDEN AVENUE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540, [PHONE]) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. THE…
Complaint 11174300 · Feb 4, 2019 · 140,000 miles
I HAVE MY CAR WASH THAT DAY, AND WHEN I WAS CLEANING INSIDE A NOTICE SOMETHING STICKY ON MY DASHBOARD...AND IT IS MELTING DOWN FRONT OF MY EYE'S AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO...I AM AFRAID TO CALL THE COMPANY BECAUSE I HAVE NO MORE GUARANTEE IN THE CAR... *TR
Complaint 10629604 · Aug 30, 2014 · 65,000 miles

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