Are there many faults in used Infiniti FX35?
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Currently, the Infiniti FX35 does not have a high failure rate. It is an important SUV model under the Infiniti brand, which was introduced in North America in 2003. Below is detailed information about Infiniti vehicles: Overview: INFINITI is a luxury vehicle brand under Nissan, established in North America in 1989. Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, it is a Japanese brand and part of the Japanese automotive industry. With its unique and avant-garde design, excellent product performance, and customer experience-focused services, Infiniti quickly became one of the most important brands in the global luxury car market. Others: Main models include the Infiniti DX, Infiniti Essence, Infiniti EX, Infiniti EX25, Infiniti EX35, Infiniti ESQ, Infiniti FX, Infiniti G, Infiniti G25, Infiniti G35, Infiniti G37, and others.
I've had experience with quite a few older FX35 models. The three major components of this car are actually quite reliable, but as it ages, it tends to develop some minor issues. The VQ35 engine is particularly durable, not burning oil even after ten years, though the engine mounts are prone to cracking, which can cause vibrations. The air suspension usually needs replacement around 80,000 kilometers, and an OEM air pump replacement can cost around ten thousand yuan. A common issue with the transmission is solenoid valve sticking, resulting in noticeable downshift jerks when the engine is cold. The electronics are the most troublesome, with window regulators, door lock motors, and DVD navigation screens often malfunctioning. I've seen an owner of a 2007 model always keeping jumper cables in the trunk due to electrical leakage issues that frequently drain the battery. The used car price is indeed attractive, but the refurbishment costs could buy you a Honda Fit. For buyers with a budget of 60,000 yuan, I recommend setting aside 30,000 yuan for repairs, especially paying attention to whether the chassis bushings have aged or cracked.
As a long-time German car owner who drove an FX35 for two years, I must say its mechanical performance is impeccable, but the electrical system is just bizarrely Japanese. When I took it over with 110,000 km on the odometer, it needed repairs three times in the first three months: twice for malfunctioning steering wheel buttons skipping songs randomly, and once for a blue screen on the reverse camera. After replacing the suspension components, it was rock-solid on highways, but city driving made you suspect a fuel tank leak—real-world consumption started at 18L/100km. Mechanics say its cooling system is temperamental, with the viscous fan clutch being particularly finicky; once in traffic, the coolant temperature shot straight to the redline. The modding scene often swaps in a 350Z transmission valve body to fix gearshift jerkiness, and retrofitting a CarPlay module is more cost-effective than fixing the OEM nav. Worth it? Parts are 30% cheaper than same-year X5 components, but finding a specialist workshop is harder than finding a soulmate.
