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2011 Infiniti FX problems

The most common problem on the 2011 Infiniti FX is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical FX model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2011 Infiniti FX problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 1

Engine and engine coolingReported December 19, 2011 · 14,718 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. As a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.
Risk
If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 30, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 11V592000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Infiniti FX 3

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2011 Infiniti FX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 18, 2011 · Brakes · 1,890 miles · CA

Engine roars periodically when I hit the brakes. Car safety problem: gas pedal too high. When depress the brake pedal, side of foot can concurrently depress the gas pedal, causing car to lurch forward. Dealer said can't fix, showed me that pedals on my 2011 fx35 identical to others at the dealership.

Filed Nov 1, 2011 · Transmission · 100 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 infiniti fx. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift erroneously between second and third gears. The dealer confirmed the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer advised that a remedy had not been generated for the particular failure. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 8,000.

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Questions about the 2011 Infiniti FX

Is the 2011 Infiniti FX reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Infiniti FX, close to a typical FX model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Infiniti FX?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 Infiniti FX have?

1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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