2013 Infiniti JX
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2013 Infiniti JX has 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the airbag lights are showing that they are not functioning when there is an adult in the passenger seat. we have a video of me (an adult) sitting in the car with the airbag lights showing they are off. there is an open recall for a similar issue with the same make, model and year of my car. i h. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
18
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
6 complaints- • THE AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE SHOWING THAT THEY ARE NOT FUNCTIONING WHEN THERE IS AN ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE HAVE A VIDEO OF ME (AN ADULT) SITTING IN THE CAR WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHTS SHOWING THEY ARE OFF. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OF MY CAR. I H
- • WITH WIFE SITTING CORRECTLY IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" SENSOR LIGHTS UP. HAVE TAKEN IT IN NUMEROUS TIMES AND TOLD THEY CANNOT FIND INCIDENT IN LOGS. FINALLY INFINITI SENT AN ENGINEER DOWN TO LOOK INTO ISSUE. WAS ISSUED A LOANER JX35 AND HAD NO ISSUES. SEEING THAT THERE WERE NO IS
- • THIS IS MY 2ND NHTSA COMPLAINT (FIRST #10510406). I HAVE VIDEOS DOCUMENTING PROBLEM, TO WHICH INIFINITI'S RESPONSE WAS (PRIOR TO MOST RECENT OFFICIAL RECALL IN 04/2014) "WE ARE NOT SITTING IN THE SEAT PROPERLY". I WAS THRILLED TO HEAR ABOUT THE 2014 RECALL THINKING "FINALLY!", BUT I HAVE HAD IT APPL
“THE AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE SHOWING THAT THEY ARE NOT FUNCTIONING WHEN THERE IS AN ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE HAVE A VIDEO OF ME (AN ADULT) SITTING IN THE CAR WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHTS SHOWING THEY ARE OFF. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OF MY CAR. I H”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
4 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. WHILE TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHUDDERED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR COUPLER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN LOCAL TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND VIBRATED BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PROSPECT AUTO REPAIR WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND W
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. WHILE TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHUDDERED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR COUPLER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
2 complaints- • SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES IN A YEAR. ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON 1/15/14 CAR WENT FROM 55 TO 30 AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE TO RESET - SERVICE AT INFINITY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND DIRECTED ME TO CONSU
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUTTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIORITY INFINITI OF GREENBRIER (1812 GREENBRIER PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMI
“SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES IN A YEAR. ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON 1/15/14 CAR WENT FROM 55 TO 30 AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE TO RESET - SERVICE AT INFINITY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND DIRECTED ME TO CONSU”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • THE ENTIRE COMPUTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND OVERHEATED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE OUT AFTER WE RETURNED IT TO OUR GARAGE! THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED ONE OR TWO DAYS DEPENDING ON PART DELIVERY. IT HAS BEEN 8 DAYS SINCE DELIVERY AND WE ARE TOLD THE PART
“THE ENTIRE COMPUTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND OVERHEATED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE OUT AFTER WE RETURNED IT TO OUR GARAGE! THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED ONE OR TWO DAYS DEPENDING ON PART DELIVERY. IT HAS BEEN 8 DAYS SINCE DELIVERY AND WE ARE TOLD THE PART ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
1 complaints- • SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES IN A YEAR. ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON 1/15/14 CAR WENT FROM 55 TO 30 AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE TO RESET - SERVICE AT INFINITY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND DIRECTED ME TO CONSU
“SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES IN A YEAR. ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON 1/15/14 CAR WENT FROM 55 TO 30 AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE TO RESET - SERVICE AT INFINITY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND DIRECTED ME TO CONSU”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 18 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: THE AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE SHOWING THAT THEY ARE NOT FUNCTIONING WHEN THERE IS AN ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE HAVE A VIDEO OF ME (AN ADULT) SITTING IN THE CAR WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHTS SHOWING THEY ARE OFF. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OF MY CAR. I H
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. WHILE TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SHUDDERED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR COUPLER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES IN A YEAR. ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON 1/15/14 CAR WENT FROM 55 TO 30 AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE TO RESET - SERVICE AT INFINITY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND DIRECTED ME TO CONSU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: THE ENTIRE COMPUTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND OVERHEATED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE OUT AFTER WE RETURNED IT TO OUR GARAGE! THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED ONE OR TWO DAYS DEPENDING ON PART DELIVERY. IT HAS BEEN 8 DAYS SINCE DELIVERY AND WE ARE TOLD THE PART
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti JX — Year Comparison
How does 2013 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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