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2013 Infiniti JX35

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2013 Infiniti JX35 has 360 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 360. The most common issue is air bags problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: there is an intermitent problem with the functioning of the passenger airbag. approximately 50% of the time that there is a passenger sitting in the passenger seat the passenger airbag is turned off. these are adult passengers with weights from 125lbs to 185lbs and heights 5ft 7in to 6ft 6in. infini. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 6 crash reports 7 injuries

360

Total Complaints

7

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

AIR BAGS

87 complaints
24%
  • • THERE IS AN INTERMITENT PROBLEM WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE TIME THAT THERE IS A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF. THESE ARE ADULT PASSENGERS WITH WEIGHTS FROM 125LBS TO 185LBS AND HEIGHTS 5FT 7IN TO 6FT 6IN. INFINI
  • • RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO TURN "ON" WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER IS SEATED FULLY WITHIN THE SEAT. ON SOME OCCASIONS THE AIRBAG WILL TURN "ON" (INDICATOR LIGHT IS OFF) WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER IS PRESENT AND THEN WILL SWITCH TO "OFF" (INDICATOR LIGHT TURNS ON). ATTEMPTS TO REPO
  • • I AM A 140 LB WOMAN. WHEN I SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, EVEN PROPERLY, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS INTERMITTENTLY TURNED ON INDICATING THERE'S NO PASSENGER OR THE PASSENGER IS OUT OF POSITION. IT OFTEN (IN THE FIRST MONTH) HAPPENED AT THE BEGINNING OF A DRIVE, AND THE RECURRED AT TIMES, PERHAPS LOWER SPEEDS
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“THERE IS AN INTERMITENT PROBLEM WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE TIME THAT THERE IS A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF. THESE ARE ADULT PASSENGERS WITH WEIGHTS FROM 125LBS TO 185LBS AND HEIGHTS 5FT 7IN TO 6FT 6IN. INFINI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2013 Infiniti JX35

Based on 260 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 30K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
128
30-60K
32
60-100K
41
100-150K
46
150-200K
13
200K+
0

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 8K mi · 68 reports
0-30K
51
30-60K
9
60-100K
4
100-150K
4
150-200K
0
200K+
0

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 23K mi · 25 reports
0-30K
14
30-60K
3
60-100K
3
100-150K
3
150-200K
2
200K+
0

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 12K mi · 25 reports
0-30K
16
30-60K
5
60-100K
2
100-150K
1
150-200K
1
200K+
0

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 55K mi · 11 reports
0-30K
3
30-60K
3
60-100K
2
100-150K
3
150-200K
0
200K+
0

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

In line with typicalmedian 9K mi · 11 reports
0-30K
8
30-60K
1
60-100K
0
100-150K
1
150-200K
1
200K+
0

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 9 reports
0-30K
5
30-60K
0
60-100K
1
100-150K
3
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (7)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL20/10/2015

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 passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2013 Infiniti JX35

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,401
Per month
$200
Per mile
20.0¢
MPG
20
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,667/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,087/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 2013 Infiniti JX35

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
$2,079
Full coverage / month
$173
Liability only / year
$732
vs US avg
+24%
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 age0.92x
= Full coverage estimate$2079

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 2013 JX35, 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

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 360 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    AIR BAGS: THERE IS AN INTERMITENT PROBLEM WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE TIME THAT THERE IS A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF. THESE ARE ADULT PASSENGERS WITH WEIGHTS FROM 125LBS TO 185LBS AND HEIGHTS 5FT 7IN TO 6FT 6IN. INFINI

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

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, WE ONLY HAD THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE ABOUT 3-4 WEEKS WHEN IT STARTED TO EXHIBIT MAJOR FRONT END SHAKING/STEERING ISSUES WHEN OPERATING/ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN 15-25 MPH. THIS IS A HIGHLY UNSAFE SITUATION THAT COULD CAUSE THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

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

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: FUEL GAUGE CLAIMED 45 MILES UNTIL EMPTY; HOWEVER SOMETIME WITHIN THE NEXT MILE, FUEL GAUGE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO "-" AND VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS OUT OF GAS ON HIGHWAY. FORTUNATELY WAS NEAR OFF RAMP. WALKED TO GAS STATION WAS ABLE TO REFILL TANK, VEHICLE STARTED IMMEDIATELY. FUEL GAUGE FAULTY. *

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

  • ☐
    BRAKES: I LEASED MY JX IN JUNE 2012. THIS IS THE VEHICLE'S 1ST MODEL YR (RELEASED IN APRIL 2012). I LEASED IT BECAUSE I HAVE TWO YOUNG CHILDREN, I AM 24 WEEKS PREGNANT, AND THE JX BOASTS MANY MANY SAFETY FEATURES. ONE OF THESE SAFETY FEATURES IS THE INTELLECT BRAKE ASSIST(IBA). IF THE VEHICLE SENSES YOU

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

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Infiniti JX35 — Year Comparison

How does 2013 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
360
Recalls
7
Fire reports
2
Crash reports
6
Injury reports
7
Segment avg
360

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