YearToAvoid

2010 Infiniti FX35 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2010 Infiniti FX35 ranks 7th out of 9 model years with a complaint index of 25 and earns a Good verdict. It has 13 complaints, no recalls, 0 crashes, and 0 fires, making it one of the more solid years for this model.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
25/100
#7 of 9 FX35 years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
13
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2011
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16 city / 22 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2010 Infiniti FX35 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System4 (31%)
  2. Airbags3 (23%)
  3. Other3 (23%)
  4. Engine2 (15%)
  5. Brakes1 (8%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (8%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Brakes reportedly failed to stop the car quickly even at very low speed, nearly causing a collision while parking.
  • Sun visor lighting wiring reportedly shorted out, tripping a fuse in the electrical system.
  • Owners describe an automatic starter malfunction that locked the car and prevented it from being put into gear.
  • Engine reportedly stalled or shut off repeatedly at low speeds, linked by some owners to a P0024 code without triggering the check engine light.
  • Dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag area raised concern about sharp plastic pieces if the airbag deployed.
  • Suspension reportedly produced a banging noise at 40 mph followed by the vehicle veering to the left.
2010 Infiniti FX35 complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2011Jun 2015Apr 2018Jan 2021Oct 2021May 2024
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (2).

2010 Infiniti FX35 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2010 Infiniti FX35 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,325
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other FX35 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010201120122013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Avoid10035417.5
2009Good3820118.5
2010Good2513018.5
2011Best1311018.5
2012Caution5014018.5

All Infiniti FX35 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Infiniti FX35 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 FX35 has a Good verdict with a complaint index of 25, only 13 complaints, and zero recalls, ranking 7th out of 9 model years.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Infiniti FX35?
The top problem area is the Electrical System with 4 complaints (31% share), followed by Airbags with 3 complaints (23%) and Engine issues with 2 complaints (15%).
Does the 2010 Infiniti FX35 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2010 Infiniti FX35.
What year Infiniti FX35 should I avoid?
Among FX35 years, 2005, 2007, and 2008 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 88, 75, and 100, while 2010 is rated Good.
At what mileage do 2010 FX35 problems tend to appear?
The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 85,000 miles, though electrical issues showed up at a median of 68,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.