Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2005 Infiniti FX35
The 2005 Infiniti FX35 shows common issues with the airbags and electrical system, raising some safety concerns for used car buyers. While generally reliable, checking for these known problems before purchasing is wise.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Infiniti FX35 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 94 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V028000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V349000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V287000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V226000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V328000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V244000 FMVSS 108/REAR COMBINATION LAMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V555000 FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V338000 FMVSS 225/LOWER ANCHORAGE BAR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 14 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 complaints
Of the 94 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 94 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Airbags malfunction
How to check: Ensure airbags deploy warning light is off
Electrical system failures
How to check: Inspect all electronics and switches for function
Door latches faulty
How to check: Check if doors lock and unlock smoothly
Brake issues reported
How to check: Verify brakes respond without excessive noise
Seats adjustment issues
How to check: Test power seat adjustments for operation
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Engine starts smoothly without dashboard warnings
Red flag: Warning lights on dashboard
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for irregular idle noises
Red flag: Knocking or ticking sounds
- 03
Initial acceleration
What to check: Check for smooth gear shifts
Red flag: Hard shifts or hesitation
- 04
Low-speed cornering
What to check: Steering feels responsive and steady
Red flag: Jerking or unsteady steering
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Car accelerates without vibrations
Red flag: Strong vibrations at speed
- 06
Braking
What to check: Car stops without pulling aside
Red flag: Car pulls or makes harsh noises
- 07
Parking
What to check: Gear shifts to reverse smoothly
Red flag: Delay in engaging reverse
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag issue been addressed?
- Any recent electrical repairs completed?
- Have any door latches been replaced?
- When were brakes last serviced?
- Are there any issues with seat adjustments?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle recall history
- Service and maintenance records
- Accident history report
- Airbag repair receipts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Infiniti FX35 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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