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Infiniti FX35Model year report

2008 Infiniti FX35 Problems

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
96,500miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns 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 2008 Infiniti FX35 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2008 Infiniti FX35. The part named most often is air bags, with 19 complaints (54% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and electrical system (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 20 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 71 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.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). 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: Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata airbag issue. My 2008 Infiniti FX35 was recalled due to the takata recall passanger side airbag. After it was repaired by an Infiniti dealership my airbag light came on the dash within the first day. Dealership now claims the drivers airbag all of the sudden needs to be replaced at a cost of $1900. Recall replacement is causing this, no way it is all of the sudden needing tom be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10953940, filed 2017-02, 94,000 miles

Other or unknown: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11340663, filed 2020-07, 75,000 miles

Electrical system: “I took my car in on oct 5th for the takata airbag recall. Soon after the Infiniti technician completed the work my airbag light came on. I contacted Infiniti and took my car back and they will not repair my car. They are charging me $2388 to repair it because they said the two airbags are not connected. I explained that the airbag light had never been on until the technician did the work and now Infiniti is refusing to take responsibility for their actions.”

NHTSA complaint #11044709, filed 2017-11

Seats: “Problem appears closer to recent recall of hundai sonata cars w/ steering wheel bags. While traveling down busy 4-lane highway, sensor light came on associated with seat and airbags. Roswell Infiniti , roswell, ga had to completely tear apart steering wheel column, work on airbags, sensors, and other items. I had just purchased vehicle from another dealer, but has only a little over 105,000 miles. Did not expect almost $4,000 in repairs due to this problem. I think it is a problem associated with other japanese models and should have a recall. Please investigate as soon as possible. …”

NHTSA complaint #11081902, filed 2018-03, 109,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,800 and 120,000 miles.

0%0–106%10–2519%25–506%50–7525%75–10031%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 96,500 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 2008 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

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2008 model year: forward collision warning not available, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

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 2008 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$4,850
FX35 RWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic152218$4,550

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

Recall details for the 2008 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. 71 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 71 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 2008 Infiniti FX35 have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2008 Infiniti FX35 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Infiniti FX35 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 19 complaints (54% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.

Has the 2008 Infiniti FX35 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Infiniti FX35 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Infiniti FX35 (FX35 RWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Infiniti FX35 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,500 miles and the middle half falls between 53,800 and 120,000 miles; 25% 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.