2003 Infiniti FX35 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 20%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Infiniti FX35, 20% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought my vehicle used (2003 fx 35) in 2010 and have experienced what seems to be some very common complaints associated with the vehicle . Defects that the local dealers (mcallen , texas) have refused to address. 1) cracked dash. Several large cracks running the length of the dashes. 2) faulty car lock actuators. This seems absolutely ridiculous that the problems can be so prevalent (check the web) , but yet nissan fails to take responsibility for it. I can understand the dash not being a hazard , however, the locks can be. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637788, filed 2014-09, 65,000 miles“I have a 2003 infinity FX35, for some time I have been having trouble with all the door actuators they sometime work and some not, now they don't work at all. It started with the drivers door and like 2 months later the rest of the doors including the trunk. I had it check with an electromechanical and he told me is the door actuators that I have to replace all of them. I have been reading that this happens to all infinity FX35 models and some others. I really think this is a very serious safety issue and something most be done about it.... …”
NHTSA complaint #10444765, filed 2012-01, 98,000 miles“Power door lock actuators operate intermittently. There has been several instances having the rear child door lock engaged and we could not open the rear doors from the outside because the actuators failed. Children had to exit out the front by climbing over the front seats. While at a parking garage a large vehicle parked close to the passenger side of our car and could not open doors to re-enter. Again, intermittent operation of power door lock actuators , both front and rear driver side door locks failed. We had to enter the vehicle through the rear tailgate/hatch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493569, filed 2013-01, 97,878 miles“Doors will not lock or unlock along with gasdoor lock. Dealership says its an actuator problem, they all need to be replaced at a cost of nearly $500 per lock times 6 locks. (4 doors, rear hatch and gasdoor) safety issue as sometimes I cannot get out of the driver side door.”
NHTSA complaint #10324134, filed 2010-04, 45,000 miles“Vehicle locks do not work correctly. Very inconsistent. Cannot open them , and cannot close them using the electronic locking system. This is a safety hazard to my six year old who sits in the back.”
NHTSA complaint #10520719, filed 2013-06, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051765Apr 3, 2013Infiniti: lock/unlock request button on outside door handle outside door handle does not respond. Lock/unlock request button located on outside door handles of vehicles can be…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Infiniti FX35
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Infiniti FX35
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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