KnownCarProblems2006 Infiniti FX35 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Infiniti FX35, most often about the air bags (48% of complaints, typically around 98,000 miles). It is 4th of 12 FX35 model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2006 Infiniti FX35 problems
Air bags
19 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Takata recall - how do I replace my air bags when my Infiniti dealership no longer handles Infiniti and takata will not honor my recall expense? I live in a city of over 200,000 people but the nearest dealership is 300 miles away and I am handicapped. If I have to have someone take it elsewhere how will I be…
My 2006 Infiniti dashboard started to develop bubbles approximately 4 years ago. They have progressively gotten worse over time. I just found out that Infiniti extended the warranty to 8 years but I was never notified by them or the local dealership. In essence they were hiding the fact that they offered a no charge…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the dashboard had melted and caused a glare on the windshield when driving during the daytime during bright sunlight. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the dashboard contained bubbles and was deteriorating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,100. Updated 12/09/14
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 13%My 2006 Infiniti dashboard started to develop bubbles approximately 4 years ago. They have progressively gotten worse over time. I just found out that Infiniti extended the warranty to 8 years but I was never notified by them or the local dealership. In essence they were hiding the fact that they offered a no charge…
The dashboard of the vehicle has started to melt/bubble up. This has resulted in a very shiny/sticky dash which on sunny days reflects light back up onto the inside of the windshield creating a very distracting/obstructing glare making it difficult to see the road. Infinity extended their warranty from 2010 up to 2014…
Lights
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that whenever it rained, water entered the headlight units and caused the headlights to turn off. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that one of the headlights was previously repaired and the vehicle was no longer included…
This vehicle has 3 recalls programs: the front passenger air bag, dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. Could you help with this replaces.
Engine
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
2006 Infiniti FX35. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle muffler and heat shield covering catalytic converter corrosion and rust. The consumer was informed the muffler rusting and the heat shield falling off, was due to moisture and environment conditions. The consumer stated a few weeks ago, his wife found piece of…
Vehicle stalled in freeway traffic do to electrical failure for engine ignition system. There is a service bulletin for this problem regarding ground why is there no recall, if it is so common cause the engine to fail.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 8%Tl contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking; he could also smell fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 05v555000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be inspected and the contact was informed that the vapor hose and fuel filler hose needed to be replaced. The contact partially repaired the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and…
Electrical
3 complaints · 8%Vehicle stalled in freeway traffic do to electrical failure for engine ignition system. There is a service bulletin for this problem regarding ground why is there no recall, if it is so common cause the engine to fail.
Vehicle failed to start after sitting overnight,upon research, found this is a commom problem with this vehicle with no help from manufacturer(nissan).it seems that the ipdm(intelligent power distribution module) on numerous nissan made vehicles are defective.also upon removal of the camshaft position sensor found it…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Infiniti FX35 recalls
Air bags: cushion
Risk: A tear in the air bag may decrease air bag performance, and increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 2021. Owners may contact infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Infiniti's number for this recall is r20c2.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (infiniti) is recalling certain 2003 infiniti fx35, 2006-2008 fx35 and fx45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20v-008. The air bag cushion was folded incorrectly, which could increase internal pressure and tear the air bag cushion during deployment.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began february 12, 2020. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 maxima, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2007-2011 versa sedan and versa hatchback, 2001-2004 infiniti i30 and i35, 2002-2003 inifiniti qx4, 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45 and 2006-2010 m35 and m45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on june 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2012 nissan versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan) and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a". Additionally, if not included in "zone a" above, nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 infiniti m35 and m45 and 2009 nissan versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b". Additionally, if not included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx4
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began december 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by may 15, 2017. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45, 2003-2004 infiniti i35, 2006-2010 infiniti m35 and m45, and 2007-2011 nissan versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45, 2003-2004 infiniti i35, 2006-2008 infiniti m35 and m45, and 2007-2008 nissan versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tenn
Lights: headlights
Risk: This standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
Fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: This standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' a rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2006 Infiniti FX35
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti FX35?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (19 complaints, typically around 98,000 miles); body and structure (7 complaints, typically around 101,000 miles); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Infiniti FX35 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 4, 2021 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Infiniti FX35?
- It is 4th of 12 FX35 model years by number of complaints, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.