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2011 Infiniti FX50

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2011 models.

Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
16 combined ยท 14 city / 20 hwy
Length
191.3 in
Curb weight
4,586 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Few owner complaints1 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 25 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 15% below the 2011 SUV - average of 18.9 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2011 models โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2011 Infiniti FX50 is a SUV - offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine 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 4,586 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 15% worse than the 2011 SUV - average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 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 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2011

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2010 FX50 โ€” a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 FX50 โ†’

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD191.3 in76 in66.1 in113.8 in64.6 / 64.6 in4,586 lb54/46

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence โ€“ Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
FX50 AWD5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S7)All-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-15%$5,150555
Spend $13,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.9 MPG2011 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 Infiniti FX50.

Similar 2011 SUV -s

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2011 Infiniti FX50 (this car)16 MPGNot rated0
2011 Land Rover Range Rover15 MPGNot rated5
2011 Porsche Cayenne21 MPGNot rated5
2011 BMW X522 MPGNot rated18
2011 BMW X321 MPGNot rated5
2011 Lexus RX29 MPGNot rated1
2011 Volvo XC9018 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Infiniti FX50.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2011 Infiniti FX50 is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
Unknown Or Other1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2011 Infiniti FX50 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Infiniti FX50. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2013 FX5016191.3 inNot rated00
2012 FX5016191.3 inNot rated00
2010 FX5016191.3 inNot rated00
2009 FX5016191.3 inNot rated02

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this โ†’