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2010 Infiniti FX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Infiniti FX has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 5. The most common issue is transmission problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: i have a 2010 infiniti fx35 it has a new feature rev idling; it is suppose to keep the rpms consistent as the engine slows; my car has very distinct power surges it will race up to an additional 1000 rpms as the car starts to come to a halt; infiniti has made 5 attempts on this car and has refused .

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 4 of 4)

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints
40%
  • • I HAVE A 2010 INFINITI FX35 IT HAS A NEW FEATURE REV IDLING; IT IS SUPPOSE TO KEEP THE RPMS CONSISTENT AS THE ENGINE SLOWS; MY CAR HAS VERY DISTINCT POWER SURGES IT WILL RACE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 1000 RPMS AS THE CAR STARTS TO COME TO A HALT; INFINITI HAS MADE 5 ATTEMPTS ON THIS CAR AND HAS REFUSED
  • • COMPLAINTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 7 SPEED TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING IN LOW GEARS. SEEMS THAT BETWEEN 3RD & 4TH GEAR CAR HAS A PROBLEM ACCELERATING. I CAN'T MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR PASS ANOTHER CAR WITHOUT WORRYING THAT THE CAR WILL NOT PICK UP ENOUGH SPEED. I HAVE HAD MANY OCCASIONS WHEN THE CAR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE A 2010 INFINITI FX35 IT HAS A NEW FEATURE REV IDLING; IT IS SUPPOSE TO KEEP THE RPMS CONSISTENT AS THE ENGINE SLOWS; MY CAR HAS VERY DISTINCT POWER SURGES IT WILL RACE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 1000 RPMS AS THE CAR STARTS TO COME TO A HALT; INFINITI HAS MADE 5 ATTEMPTS ON THIS CAR AND HAS REFUSED ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Infiniti FX

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,667
Per month
$222
Per mile
22.2¢
MPG
18
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,001/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,286/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Infiniti FX

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,921
Full coverage / month
$160
Liability only / year
$732
vs US avg
+15%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1921

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
4 yr / 60K mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
7 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2010 FX, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
VISIBILITY(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: I HAVE A 2010 INFINITI FX35 IT HAS A NEW FEATURE REV IDLING; IT IS SUPPOSE TO KEEP THE RPMS CONSISTENT AS THE ENGINE SLOWS; MY CAR HAS VERY DISTINCT POWER SURGES IT WILL RACE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 1000 RPMS AS THE CAR STARTS TO COME TO A HALT; INFINITI HAS MADE 5 ATTEMPTS ON THIS CAR AND HAS REFUSED

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: WE TRADED IN A 2006 INFINITI FX35 FOR A 2010 MODEL. THE 2010 FX35 DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. WHEN WE TAKE FOOT OFF BRAKE, THE CAR GOES FORWARD ON ITS' OWN AND WHEN WE TAKE FOOT OFF GAS, CAR CONTINUES TO TRAVEL. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED BY NISSAN INFINITI OF PALM BEACHES, THEY SAID THE CAR HAS NO PR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: I HAVE A 2010 INFINITI FX35 IT HAS A NEW FEATURE REV IDLING; IT IS SUPPOSE TO KEEP THE RPMS CONSISTENT AS THE ENGINE SLOWS; MY CAR HAS VERY DISTINCT POWER SURGES IT WILL RACE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 1000 RPMS AS THE CAR STARTS TO COME TO A HALT; INFINITI HAS MADE 5 ATTEMPTS ON THIS CAR AND HAS REFUSED

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    VISIBILITY: SIDE MIRRORS ARE HINDERING SIGHT - VERY LARGE BLIND SPOT ON EACH SIDE. I HAVE ALMOST HIT PEOPLE IN INTERSECTIONS. THE MIRRORS ARE TOO LARGE AND IT A VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Infiniti FX — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2010
5Below Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
5

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