DecodedCarsInfiniti FX35
8 model years from 2005 to 2012, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2012
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (50)
The 2012 FX35 in brief
The 2012 Infiniti FX35 is a SUV - offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,308 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 9% worse than the 2012 SUV - average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Infiniti FX35 has 8 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2012.
Its most efficient year was 2012 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (75), unknown or other (47), structure › body (18).
2005 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 7 campaigns and 182 owner complaints.
How the 2005 FX35 compares
The 2005 Infiniti FX35 is a SUV - offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,226 lb.
2012 FX35 pros & cons
Full 2012 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
FX35 changes by model year
- 2009
- New body dimensions: 2.3 in longer, wheelbase +1.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,308 lb | Not rated | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,308 lb | Not rated | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,308 lb | Not rated | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,308 lb | Not rated | 1 | 13 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 189 in | 4,314 lb | Not rated | 4 | 30 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 189 in | 4,226 lb | Not rated | 4 | 24 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 189 in | 4,226 lb | Not rated | 4 | 31 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 189 in | 4,226 lb | Not rated | 5 | 50 |
Alternatives to the 2012 FX35
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 21 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2012 BMW X5 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 14 |
| 2012 BMW X3 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2012 Lexus RX | 29 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo XC90 | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →