bobbyc Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have always like the fx35...the new ones not so much. does anyone have a fx35 or know about them...in terms of issues and over reliablity. are there any years to steer clear of? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter72 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 The only main issue that I know of is the timing chain tensioners wear quickly causing noise. If your looking at buying one try to find out if this repair has been performed. Maybe also done at a dealership which they would have used the updated parts. A dealership can check on the cars service history if it was done at a dealer in that same state. Other then that, have engine mounts and lower control arms checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I owned one (2005 FX35 sport) for 2 years. They are great looking vehicles and we did not have any issues with ours for over 40,000 miles. However, that is all I can say about them. My wife's Prius has more room inside than the FX35. It is amazingly cramped for such a large vehicle. It is also a gas hog. We could only average 17 mpg at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 We (my wife has a FX35), 2004 Lease turn in with a little over 25,000 when we bought it. We have had it for 3.5 years with about 58,000 miles. 1. Buy from a Infiniti dealer certified if possible with 90 % of the maintenance records or history. The 04 and 05 serpentine belt from factory squeals ( replace with newer belt, DO NOT ACCEPT BELT DRESSING !!!) 2. The battery is time consuming to replace, so get ready to dig in, if you do not have the dealer replace. 3. TIRES are expensive, depending on what model you go with your tire sizes will be 18 inch or 20 inch. The 18 inch Bridgestone are $1200.00 for set not including mounting, balancing and re-built tire pressure monitors. The Bridgestone are a better performance tire, however the wear out quickly. I replaced Bridgestones with Falken tire, not a hi-performance tire, but my wife will get more mileage out of them. Also, we had a leak from transmission hose, replace under warranty and no other problems. As stated, gas mileage is not the best and back seat space is just enough for teenagers not adults, but it is different kind of vehicle. I would dump my 4-Runner in a hot minute for FX35 or FX45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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