2004 Infiniti FX35 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Infiniti FX35, 6% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“- the contact stated while driving the 2004 Infiniti FX35, the headlights will only illuminate the distance of about one and a half car lengths ahead. The road conditions were generally clear. The contact had the headlights replaced due to a recall. The dealership advised the contact they would be unable to do any adjustments on the headlights due to it being a federally mandated recall. The vehicle currently had an odometer reading of 30,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10184991, filed 2007-03, 30,000 miles“- the contact took her 2004 Infiniti FX35 to the dealer on 01-31-07 to have recall work performed on the vehicle regarding the exterior lighting: headlights (NHTSA campaign id number: 06v328000). The dealer replaced the head lamp assembly and contact stated that they only illuminate about 60 to 80 ft in front of the vehicle. At the point you only see a line and above that line is pitch black. The contact lives in a rural section where they are many roads with no street lights. The contact is concerned because she is having trouble driving at night. …”
NHTSA complaint #10181859, filed 2007-02, 45,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11561055, filed 2023-12“The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti FX35. There was recall work performed on her vehicle for the exterior headlights (recall# 06v328000). After the recall work was performed she has been unable to see more than two feet in front of the vehicle while using the head lights. The dealer stated that the head lights were designed to work that way. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 37,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10192788, filed 2007-06, 36,000 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 04 Infiniti FX35. The contact smelled some type of odor coming through the vents. The odor smelled like mold. The technician at nissan stated that it was mold. The fog light was inoperative, the bumper was damaged, the leather on the seats was wearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10125944, filed 2005-08Related recalls
- 06V328000Aug 31, 2006During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108…Covers: Infiniti FX35 2003–2006, FX45 2003–2006
- 06V244000Jul 11, 2006During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108…Covers: Infiniti FX35 2003–2006, FX45 2003–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10032304Nov 27, 2013Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. Water in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not…
- 10021509Apr 18, 2007Exterior lamp fogging.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Infiniti FX35
27 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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