Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Infiniti FX35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Infiniti FX35 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V139000 Front Passenger Air Bag Cushion May Tear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode 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 #03V476000 NISSAN/FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V164000 NISSAN/TRANSAXLE/DIFFERENTIAL BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 13 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 12 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Seats 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
Of the 60 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 60 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Infiniti FX35 is plagued by significant airbag-related recalls and a moderate level of owner complaints, notably in the airbag and lock systems. While it offers a comfortable ride, its long-term reliability is questionable due to these issues and potential repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 60,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| latch/locks | 80,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| fuel filler hose | 70,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| front brake calipers | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect timing belt
- Check brake fluid
- Rotate tires regularly
- Replace air filter
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Hard-to-lock doors
- Fuel smell during refueling
- Unusual braking noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Infiniti FX35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.