CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Infiniti FX35 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (19 reports).
2008 Infiniti FX35 recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Tear When Deployed
The passenger-side front airbag cushion in these vehicles may have been folded incorrectly.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
Certain Infiniti FX35, FX45, M35, and M45 vehicles, and some Nissan Versa models from the 2005 through 2010 model years, have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that can rupture when the air bags deploy in a crash.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Most common 2008 Infiniti FX35 problems
Problem areas named in the 35 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
UNKNOWN - I'M NOT SURE IF IM EVEN IN THE RIGHT PLACE TO EVEN COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS , BUT I HAVE A 2008 INFINITY FX35 AND 3 OUT OF THE 4 OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE JUST LITERALLY FELL OFF IN MY HAND AND THEY ALL FELL OFF LIKE WITH IN 3 WEEKS OF EACH OTHER .SO NOW I HAVE 1 REMAINING OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE THAT WORKS. AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THEM . AND I'M JUST WORRIED THAT IF I GET INTO A CAR ACCIDENT THAT THE RESCUE PERSONNEL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN ANY OF MY DOORS TO HELP WHOEVER IS IN MY CAR. WELL SOON I WILL HAVE TO GET IN AND OUT OF MY CAR THRU THE TRUNK . ANYWAYS HERE IS MY PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS SO IF THIS IS NOT WHO IM SUPPOSED TO BE TELLING MY CAR SITUATION TO CAN YOU PLEASE MA
When there is a passenger seating the âOff Airbag Light is ONâ when it should be turned off even after was sent to get fix at dealership
The car's fuel tank leaks. Further description is included in my attachments, pages 1-4.
2008 INFINITI FX35. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIR BAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE AIR BAG DEFECT LIGHTS FLASHING ON VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL AND MULTI POINT INSPECTION DONE. DEALER STATED THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH AS WELL AS NO MULTI POINT INSPECTION PAPERWORK WAS PRODUCED.
I live 200-400 miles from any Infiniti dealer. Infiniti will not authorize the repair at my local Nissan dealership. The only option was to tow my car 200 miles to a dealer there and then tow it back. Obviously, if there were any issues following the repair...I would have to drive the 400 miles to have it resolved. This is not acceptable to me. Recently, my son needed to borrow my car and he lives close to the Murray Utah dealer so I called them to arrange the repair. They made an appt. for this weekend, denied a replacement vehicle and then said that the visit would only be to inspect and see if my airbag needed to be replaced. If it did, they would need to order the part and have the vehi
2008 Infiniti FX35 questions
Does the 2008 Infiniti FX35 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Infiniti FX35: Passenger Front Airbag May Tear When Deployed; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti FX35?
Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (19), Unknown Or Other (6), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Infiniti FX35 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.