Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Infiniti FX35
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Infiniti FX35 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 120 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 #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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 27 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 8 complaints
Of the 120 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Infiniti FX35 has an average reliability rating due to its common issues with latches, electrical systems, and air bags. Although these problems are noted in complaints, the overall frequency of severe issues is moderate compared to competitors.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| latch/lock | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| air bag system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
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.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
- tire rotation and balance
- spark plug replacement
- timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- door lock failure
- frequent electrical malfunctions
- air bag warning lights
- fuel system leaks
- sudden battery drain
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Infiniti FX35 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.