2013 INFINITI JX35 Reliability
The 2013 INFINITI JX35 has 297 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby JX35 model years (2013–2013), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the JX35's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
297
NHTSA owner complaints
8
Recall campaigns
8
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2013 INFINITI JX35 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 model year, filed between 2012 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 93 | 31% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 83 | 28% |
| Electrical system | 37 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 28 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 9% |
| Engine | 16 | 5% |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 5% |
| Speed control / throttle | 14 | 5% |
2013 INFINITI JX35 recalls
8 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2013 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V398000 | Aug 14, 2012 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 22, 2012. Due to an assembly issue, the fuel transfer tube may be misrouted inside the fuel tank. As a result, the fuel level float may be… |
| 13V069000 | Mar 1, 2013 | Air bags | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction… |
| 13V139000 | Apr 12, 2013 | Service brakes | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013. The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness. This can lead to premature failure and… |
| 13V445000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti… |
| 14V138000 | Mar 25, 2014 | Electrical system — software | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant… |
| 15V033000 | Jan 26, 2015 | Body 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… |
| 15V681000 | Oct 20, 2015 | Air bags — frontal | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected… |
| 16V244000 | Apr 26, 2016 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and… |
How the 2013 compares with nearby JX35 years
Verdicts compare these JX35 model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 (this page) | 297 | 8 | Air bags | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2013 INFINITI JX35
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 8 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2013 INFINITI JX35 reliability FAQ
Is the 2013 INFINITI JX35 reliable?
The 2013 INFINITI JX35 has 297 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby JX35 model years (2013–2013), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the JX35's typical year.
What are the most common 2013 INFINITI JX35 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 INFINITI JX35 are air bags (93), powertrain / transmission (83), electrical system (37), service brakes (28). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2013 INFINITI JX35 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2013 INFINITI JX35, including 12V398000 (fuel system — storage / tank assembly) and 13V069000 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2013 INFINITI JX35 compare with the 2012 and 2014 models?
NHTSA has no comparable complaint record for the INFINITI JX35 model years on either side of 2013.
How do I check a specific used 2013 INFINITI JX35?
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More INFINITI JX35 research
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2013 JX35, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.