2013 Infiniti JX35: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Infiniti JX35: 7 recalls, 280 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
Recalls
7 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #12V398000 · 2012 · 7,842 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 prevented from dropping as the fuel is consumed and the fuel guage May read a fuel level higher than actually exists.
Why it matters: If the fuel guage does not accurately show when the tank is becoming empty, the vehicle May run out of gas unexpectedly, stalling, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-route the fuel transfer tube and install a new o-ring, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2012.
Airbags Vehicle recall #13V069000 · 2013 · 82,038 vehicles
What's wrong: Sensors within the passenger occupant detection system (ods) May have been manufactured out of specification. This May cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.
Why it matters: If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there May be an increased risk of personal injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ods sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013.
Electrical, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #13V445000 · 2013 · 151,695 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software May lead to an increase in stopping distance.
Why it matters: The increased stopping distance May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013.
Airbags, Electrical Vehicle recall #14V138000 · 2014 · 989,701 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 classification system (ocs) software May incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Why it matters: If the ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #15V033000 · 2015 · 170,665 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #15V681000 · 2015 · 919 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (ocs) control unit during a repair. These ocs control units May incorrectly classify the front…
Why it matters: If the ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 Infiniti q50, 2015-2016 Nissan murano, murano hybrid, and Chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these…
Why it matters: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ECU in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi,…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (87): the most common themes are warning light on (29), fails to deploy (9).
- Transmission & drivetrain (79): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (27), warning light on (20), stalls / loses power (14).
- Electrical (36): the most common themes are electrical failure (13), stalls / loses power (8), warning light on (6).
- Brakes (24): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (6).
Complaints peaked in 2013 (49 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 32,000 miles.
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 21 | Premium |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Infiniti JX35 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recalls for the 2013 Infiniti JX35. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Infiniti JX35 problems?
Owners have filed 280 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (87), transmission & drivetrain (79), electrical (36).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Infiniti JX35 get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (AV-S6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2013 Infiniti JX35 repair manual?
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