KnownCarProblems2008 Infiniti FX35 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Infiniti FX35, most often about the air bags (54% of complaints, typically around 121,000 miles). It is 6th of 12 FX35 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2008 Infiniti FX35 problems
Air bags
19 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 121,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit while driving, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was towed to Infiniti of lafayette (6201 johnston st, lafayette, la) where it was diagnosed that the spiral cable and module for the driver's…
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a month prior, the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall. The vehicle was taken to sewell Infiniti of dallas (7110 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209) where it was…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 17%I'm one of many experiencing the bubbling/sticky dashboard problem that has become sononomous w/ Infiniti/nissan autos from 04-2010. The sticky/bubbling area has become a safety hazard from glare & distraction that could result in injury/death to others. There was an 8 yr warranty extension from date of manufacturing…
The Infiniti's first generation FX35 are know to have melting dash because Infiniti used inferior materials. Its melting and poses a safety hazard while driving. Infiniti, nissan has acknowledged there was a problem, but did not do a proper recall such as toyota for their same issue with their melting dashes.
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 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.
Full defect summary
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
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 2008 Infiniti FX35
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti FX35?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (19 complaints, typically around 121,000 miles); other or unspecified (6 complaints); electrical (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti FX35 have?
- 4 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 2008 a bad year for the Infiniti FX35?
- It is 6th of 12 FX35 model years by number of complaints, with 35 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.