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Infiniti FX35Model year report

2009 Infiniti FX35 Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
62,000miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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
19 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Infiniti FX35 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2009 Infiniti FX35. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (20% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and air bags (2). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 75 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Cracking dashboard in multiple areas: around entertainment center, around each air vent, where knee touches dash (near steering wheel). And now I'm feeling the driver's side arm rest begin to crumble. I believe there is an inferior product behind the fancy dash material and it is now crumbling. Vehicle is parked at home in garage or in shade.”

NHTSA complaint #11254580, filed 2019-09, 51,500 miles

Body and structure: “In november of 2019, while driving my son to school. The passenger door locks wouldn't allow the door to open. He had to climb over my seat in order to exit the vehicle. The door has not opened since. I've called several Infiniti dealers since last nov and they all have referred me to a body shop to fix the problem. All 3 body shops I've contacted had no idea how to fix the problem or how to get the door open without doing major damage to the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11327417, filed 2020-06, 160,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2009 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,843.”

NHTSA complaint #11511132, filed 2023-03, 178,843 miles

Electrical system: “2009 FX35 Infiniti more than 80% of the time I experience electrical shocks after exiting my car touching the door to close it. I contacted an Infiniti to investigate and was told they found grounds o.k. And suggested before exiting the car I should touch the inside of the door frame to discharge any electrical current especially if I were to gas up the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10332166, filed 2010-05, 2,000 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 50,072 and 114,000 miles.

13%0–106%10–256%25–5044%50–750%75–10013%100–15019%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: 62,000 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.

201120142017420202023
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 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-cyl7-speed automatic162118$4,550
FX35 RWD3.5L 6-cyl7-speed automatic162319$4,350

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 2009 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. 75 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 75 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 2009 Infiniti FX35 have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2009 Infiniti FX35 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Infiniti FX35 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (20% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2009 Infiniti FX35 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Infiniti FX35 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Infiniti FX35 (FX35 RWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Infiniti FX35 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,072 and 114,000 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. 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.