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Infiniti FX35Model year report

2006 Infiniti FX35 Problems

Complaints
40filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
94,379miles, 26 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Infiniti FX35 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2006 Infiniti FX35. The part named most often is air bags, with 19 complaints (48% of the total), followed by body and structure (7) and exterior lighting (5). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 94,379 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 66 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the cushion and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (1), Steering (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 reimbursed. I should not have to pay for this recall which I can not afford.”

NHTSA complaint #11150369, filed 2018-11, 99,500 miles

Body and structure: “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 to replace the dashboard but will now do nothing to correct this safety hazard even though it did not appear on my car till this year.”

NHTSA complaint #10731309, filed 2015-06, 115,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11202783, filed 2019-04, 40,000 miles

Other or unknown: “I am the second owner of this vehicle. The dashboard has been melting since 2012. I took my vehicle into a new orleans Infiniti dealership who told me to contact the manufacturer because there was a recall on the bubbled melting dashboards. I called the manufacturer in 2012 and they told me that the recall had expired. I asked them why didn't I get a notification they stated that the notification went to the original owner. At this time they updated their system with my address and contact into. I tried again in 2016 they told me the same thing, that it expired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11115722, filed 2018-08, 80,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

27% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 122,000 miles.

8%0–100%10–2519%25–508%50–7523%75–10023%100–15019%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (26 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 94,379 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Infiniti FX35. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
FX35/45 · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 15.1% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Infiniti FX35 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
FX35 AWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic152017$3,950
FX35 RWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic152218$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2006 Infiniti FX35 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 66 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 66 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti FX35

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121462,1070—19—Not enough data
20111175,0000—19—Not enough data
20101385,0000—19—Not enough data
20092062,0001—19—Falling
20083596,5004—18Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20073871,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20064094,3797—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20059489,5009—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200412060,0007—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20036167,00010—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Infiniti FX35 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Infiniti FX35 have?

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2006 Infiniti FX35 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Infiniti FX35 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 19 complaints (48% of the total), followed by body and structure with 7.

Has the 2006 Infiniti FX35 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Infiniti FX35 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Infiniti FX35 (FX35 RWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Infiniti FX35 reported?

Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 94,379 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 122,000 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.