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2013 Infiniti JX35 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Infiniti JX35, 7% of its 280 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 25,000. No injuries were tied to structure/body incidents, and the related recall (15V033000) addresses a hood release mechanism.

Structure & Body complaints
20
7% of 280
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
25,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a persistent rattle in the center dash or mid-stack area that dealers attempted to fix multiple times without success.
  • Some report a sharp edge on the front door frame that caused facial injury.
  • Several describe the dashboard information display shutting off mid-drive, losing the speedometer, fuel gauge, and turn signal indicators temporarily.
  • One owner reported the hood latch failing to stay locked, causing the hood to pop open while driving.
  • Another described a wheel separating from the vehicle while driving, damaging another car.

When 2013 Infiniti JX35 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 17, 2012, latest May 7, 2026.

2013 Infiniti JX35 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2012Apr 2014Feb 2015Nov 2018May 2023Jan 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to May 2026; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Infiniti JX35

  1. NHTSA 15V033000Jan 26, 2015Structure & Body170,665 vehicles

    Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.

    Risk: If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Structure & Body complaints by JX35 model year

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

  1. 201320 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Infiniti JX35 have?
NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 JX35, which is 7% of the 280 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Infiniti JX35 related to structure or body issues?
Yes. Recall 15V033000, reported in January 2015, covers a hood release mechanism; Nissan modified the angle to provide additional length.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically appear on the 2013 JX35?
The median mileage at failure across reported structure and body complaints is 25,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to these complaints, though 2 injuries were reported in this category.
What kinds of structure and body problems do owners describe most?
Owners describe dashboard rattles, a sharp door edge causing injury, dashboard display failures, a hood latch not staying locked, and a wheel separating while driving.

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.