2004 Infiniti FX35 recalls and problems

The 2004 Infiniti FX35 has 7 safety recalls and 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Infiniti dealer.

Recalls
7
Complaints
120
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Infiniti FX35 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Infiniti FX35 recalls

Recall 20V-008: Air Bags

Reported Jan 9, 2020 · 307,962 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 16V-349: Air Bags

Reported May 24, 2016 · 413,852 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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.

Recall 15V-287: Air Bags

Reported May 15, 2015 · 1,090,569 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.

Recall 15V-226: Air Bags

Reported Apr 17, 2015 · 12,606 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.

Recall 06V-328: Exterior Lighting

Reported Aug 31, 2006 · 105,200 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 06V-244: Exterior Lighting

Reported Jul 11, 2006 · 105,200 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 05V-555: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 13, 2005 · 192,659 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

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.

2004 Infiniti FX35 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages27
Structure19
Electrical System18
Air Bags15
Unknown or Other13
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Exterior Lighting7
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Seats5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Visibility/Wiper4
Seat Belts3

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 7
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 3
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
  • Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 1
  • Structure › Body › Bumpers — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Fog Lights — 1
  • Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1
  • Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Infiniti FX35 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · reported Dec 20, 2023
Hello dear infinity company. 1 problem is the seat belts, they don't tighten back. Problem 2: the headlights are very poorly lit and there are internal microcracks, the lamps are standard. Problem 3: Cruise control sometimes does not work and does not brake when approaching a vehicle. 4 the problem of moisture getting into the headlights and internal microcracks
Structure · reported May 28, 2020
The front side rails of the body of the vehicle have corroded (Rusted) from the inside and have perforated the exterior of the members exposing them to further damage. In my opinion, the vehicle is no longer safe to be driven without the risk of the members collapsing and possibly causing an accident.
Unknown or Other · reported May 26, 2020
The dashboard on this vehicle is severely deteriorating. 99% of the dashboard is has began to melt and developed medium to large size air bubbles. When it is sunny outside the bubbles create a glare on the windshield causing driving distraction. From researching this matter, there are many customer who are having the same issue.
Visibility/Wiper · at 16,900 miles · reported Apr 1, 2020
Dear sir or madam, my name is [xxx]. I’m owner of infiniti fx35 2003 [VIN [xxx] ] and according tovinrcl.safercar.gov/VIN/ I have several incomplete defects in my car. Could you please check this and support me with parts replacement? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6).
Unknown or Other · reported Mar 17, 2020
My car has 258000 highway miles it's well taken care of maintenance always done on time has no engine or mechanical issues instead of the reverse I noticed one day in 2019 my car didn't want to go in reverse it almost felt limp like it was in neutral but I notice when I tap on the gas like I'm tapping a clutch on a manual car it engages into reverse I took it to a local transmission mechanic and it was telling me I might need a new transmission and I don't think I need a new transmission because the transmission works fine and drive and in every other gear but reverse I've been an xfiniti…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Infiniti FX35 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2004 Infiniti FX35: 20V-008 (air bags), 16V-349 (air bags), 15V-287 (air bags), 15V-226 (air bags), 06V-328 (exterior lighting) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Infiniti FX35?

Owners report latches/locks/linkages problems most often (27 reports), followed by structure (19). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.

Are Infiniti recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Infiniti dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.