2004 Infiniti FX35 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Infiniti FX35 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 148
- 4 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- 26 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,229
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Infiniti median
-4
median 152 across 27 Infiniti records
Vs 2002-2006
-121
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
18%
Latches/Locks/Linkages: 26 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Infiniti FX35
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 26
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18
- AIR BAGS 15
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8
4 recalls on record for the 2004 Infiniti FX35
- NHTSA 20V008000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 16V349000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 15V287000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with met
- NHTSA 15V226000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with met
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Infiniti FX35 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Infiniti FX35 reliable?
NHTSA has 148 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Infiniti FX35 and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (26 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Infiniti FX35 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti FX35?
Owners most often report problems with: latches/locks/linkages (26), electrical system (18), air bags (15), unknown or other (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Infiniti FX35?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.