How common are engine problems in the 2013 Infiniti JX35?

NHTSA lists 26 Engine complaints for the 2013 JX35, which is 9% of the 280 total complaints filed for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Infiniti JX35 engine or transmission issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 JX35.

At what mileage do 2013 JX35 engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 68,250 miles.

Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these engine complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 26 Engine complaints for the 2013 JX35.

2013 Infiniti JX35 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Engine complaints for the 2013 Infiniti JX35, 9% of all 280 complaints filed for the model year. Median mileage at failure is 68,250 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine/transmission complaint pattern.

Engine complaints: 26; 9% of 280
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 68,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report a bucking or jerking sensation and sudden loss of power at low speeds, often around 10-25 mph in traffic.
Several complaints describe the vehicle failing to accelerate despite the engine revving high, with the transmission or engine treated as intertwined in owner descriptions.
Some owners report the radiator fan motor making loud noises before failing, leading to engine overheating.
Multiple owners describe violent jerking on acceleration from a stop paired with the check engine light illuminating.
A subset of owners report full transmission failure being diagnosed by dealers, in some cases tied to a service campaign that did not cover their VIN.

When 2013 Infiniti JX35 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 21, 2013, latest Apr 15, 2025.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Apr 2025; peak Oct 2013 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Infiniti JX35

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by JX35 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201326 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2013 Infiniti JX35?: NHTSA lists 26 Engine complaints for the 2013 JX35, which is 9% of the 280 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Infiniti JX35 engine or transmission issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 JX35.
At what mileage do 2013 JX35 engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 68,250 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these engine complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 26 Engine complaints for the 2013 JX35.