Is the 2011 Infiniti FX35 reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 FX35 has a complaint index of 13, among the lowest of the nine model years covered, and carries a Best verdict relative to other FX35 years.

What problems does the 2011 Infiniti FX35 have?

NHTSA lists 11 complaints for 2011, led by fuel system issues (36% of complaints, median mileage 72,000), plus electrical, engine, suspension, steering, and transmission reports.

Does the 2011 Infiniti FX35 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2011 FX35.

What year Infiniti FX35 should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2005, 2007, and 2008 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 88, 75, and 100 respectively; 2011 is not one of the years to avoid.

How does the 2011 FX35 compare to other years?

The 2011 FX35 has a complaint index of 13 and ranks 8th worst (meaning 2nd best) out of 9 years, behind only 2010's index of 25 reversed - 2010 actually scores lower at 25, but 2011's 13 is the lowest complaint index among the compared years.

2011 Infiniti FX35 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2011 Infiniti FX35 ranks 8th of 9 model years with a complaint index of 13, the second-lowest in the lineup, and carries a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 11 complaints and zero recalls for this year, with fuel system issues the top concern at 36% of complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 13/100; #8 of 9 FX35 years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 11; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 1; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Fuel System
Best nearby year: 2010; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 18.5; 16 city / 22 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2011 Infiniti FX35 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2011 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.

2011 compared with other FX35 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2009	Good	38	20	1	18.5
2010	Good	25	13	0	18.5
2011	Best	13	11	0	18.5
2012	Caution	50	14	0	18.5
2013	No verdict	0	1	0	—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Infiniti FX35 reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 FX35 has a complaint index of 13, among the lowest of the nine model years covered, and carries a Best verdict relative to other FX35 years.
What problems does the 2011 Infiniti FX35 have?: NHTSA lists 11 complaints for 2011, led by fuel system issues (36% of complaints, median mileage 72,000), plus electrical, engine, suspension, steering, and transmission reports.
Does the 2011 Infiniti FX35 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2011 FX35.
What year Infiniti FX35 should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2005, 2007, and 2008 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 88, 75, and 100 respectively; 2011 is not one of the years to avoid.
How does the 2011 FX35 compare to other years?: The 2011 FX35 has a complaint index of 13 and ranks 8th worst (meaning 2nd best) out of 9 years, behind only 2010's index of 25 reversed - 2010 actually scores lower at 25, but 2011's 13 is the lowest complaint index among the compared years.