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2013 Infiniti JX35 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 79 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Infiniti JX35, 28% of all 280 complaints logged for the year. Median mileage at failure was 99,500 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this component on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
79
28% of 280
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
99,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • CVT loses power or won't shift, sometimes leaving the vehicle stuck without a clear gear indication.
  • At low speeds between 10 and 30 mph, the front end shudders or bucks, forcing owners to press harder on the accelerator to keep moving.
  • Vehicle refuses to accelerate from a stop, with engine revving high while road speed stays flat or the car stalls out entirely.
  • Some owners report multiple full transmission replacements on the same vehicle within a few years of ownership.
  • Front differential or transfer case failures produce thumping or whirring noises along with fluid leaks.
  • Odometer speed readings reported jumping erratically while the transmission made loud noises during acceleration.

When 2013 Infiniti JX35 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2013, latest Jul 29, 2026.

2013 Infiniti JX35 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter42013 Q32016 Q32018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12022 Q32024 Q1
79 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Infiniti JX35

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by JX35 model year

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

  1. 201379 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2013 Infiniti JX35?
NHTSA lists 79 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 JX35, which is 28% of the 280 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Infiniti JX35 transmission?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 JX35, despite the complaint volume.
At what mileage do 2013 JX35 transmissions typically fail?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 99,500 miles.
Did the transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries for this component and year.

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.