YearToAvoid

Infiniti JX35 Best and Worst Years (2013)

NHTSA data covers only the 2013 Infiniti JX35, so there's no multi-year comparison to rank. That single model year shows 280 complaints and 7 recall campaigns, led by airbags (31%) and transmission/powertrain issues (28%), with a median failure mileage of 32,000.

Model years
1
2013
NHTSA complaints
280
Recall campaigns
7
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Top problem area
Airbags

JX35 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti JX35 problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2013No verdict—280717Airbags20.5—

Most common Infiniti JX35 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

  1. Airbags87 (31%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain79 (28%)
  3. Electrical System47 (17%)
  4. Brakes28 (10%)
  5. Engine26 (9%)
  6. Other25 (9%)
  7. Structure & Body20 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (4%)
  9. Fuel System10 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts7 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Infiniti JX35 should I avoid?
NHTSA only has complaint data for the 2013 JX35, so there is no other model year to compare it against. That year logged 280 complaints and 7 recall campaigns.
Is the 2013 Infiniti JX35 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 JX35 shows 280 complaints, with airbags (31%) and transmission/powertrain problems (28%) as the top reported areas. Median mileage at failure was 32,000.
What are the most common problems with the Infiniti JX35?
Across the data available, airbags account for 31% of complaints, transmission/powertrain issues 28%, electrical system 17%, brakes 10%, engine 9%, and structure/body 7%.
Does the Infiniti JX35 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2013 Infiniti JX35, with no do-not-drive recalls reported.
How many complaints does the Infiniti JX35 have?
NHTSA records 280 total complaints for the Infiniti JX35, all tied to the 2013 model year, which is the only year with data available.

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.