Are there many faults in used FX35?
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Generally speaking, the failure rate of the Infiniti FX35 is not high, but the failure rate of used cars depends on the specific situation. The following is a related introduction about the Infiniti FX35: Exterior features: The FX35 not only has a camera at the rear of the vehicle, but also two "side eyes" at the bottom of the side mirrors to assist the driver with operations such as reversing, combining the appearance of an SUV and a sports car. Performance: Equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, the power reaches 332 horsepower, with a maximum power of 317 kW and a peak torque of 500 N·m, pushing the limits of performance.
I previously drove a friend's 2007 FX35. The chassis tuning of this car is quite solid, but used models do have some common issues. The most typical one is the high fuel consumption—it easily hits 15L/100km in city driving, which is expected given the 3.5L displacement. The air suspension is prone to leaks, a well-known problem, and repairing it costs several thousand yuan each time. My friend's car had two airbags replaced. The electronics can also be temperamental, with power windows often getting stuck and the central display occasionally going black. However, the engine and transmission are robust—the VQ series is durable, and with regular maintenance, it can easily last 200,000 km. Overall, the car doesn't have many faults, but maintenance costs are about 20% higher than other Japanese cars from the same year.
Several buddies in our car enthusiast group have owned second-hand FX35s, and from our discussions, it seems this car has quite a few nagging issues. The body electronic modules are particularly finicky, especially in older models—the rain sensors and parking sensors are prone to false alarms. Rear differential noise is a common problem, producing a humming sound at highway speeds, and replacing it with an OEM part costs around five to six thousand. The AC compressor is also problematic, with slow cooling in the summer. The mechanical parts, however, are reliable—once you replace wear-and-tear items like the suspension bushings, it runs solidly. If buying used, it's best to go for post-2009 facelift models, as the pre-facelift versions have a 30% higher failure rate. Also, be sure to check the transmission fluid change records.
