2013 Infiniti JX35: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Suspension · MI

Frame/Subframe- Excessive Corrosion and cracks and breaks in the frame in several places the car jerks and swerves with harder than average breaking Death trap - i was getting new strut put on so my daughter could use this car in college Yes- this was confirmed and we have pictures and video. No- it has not been in an accident thank fully -- but very unsafe to drive-- why in infinity allowed to have these cars still on the road -- there mar multiple complaints - infinity should fix these cars - they are dangerous - we have taken very good care of the vehicle. everything else is working well. No warning signs.

Filed Nov 16, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · 161,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The ABS system was activated. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH the vehicle independently accelerated to 60 MPH. The vehicle was jerking while the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact was able to pull over. The contact called the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V445000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed May 8, 2023 · Engine · IL

My vehicle started jerking and would not gain speed while in traffic while I was dropping my children off at school. I took it an Infiniti dealer to learn that there is transmission failure.

Filed Nov 1, 2022 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle was jerking as the intelligent brake assist and blind spot intervention malfunction warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that she was unable to drive at faster speeds because the RPM would increase and remain at 5,000 RPM. Additionally, the contact stated that while she was coming to a stop at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle had not yet been taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2022 · MD

The car suddenly started jerking and stopped moving. After it was switched off and back on, it started to move again but the same issue happened again. After having the care towed to the dealership, I was informed that the transmission was bad an needed to be replaced. I had only ever taken the car to be serviced by the dealer and never was I informed that the transmission had any issues. After careful research, I found out that this was a common issue with this particular vehicle and several complaints had been lodged with the manufacturer, and there is even an active class action suit against them regarding the CVT transmission.

Filed Jun 16, 2021 · GA

When I was driving on the highway the vehicle jerked and been to lose speed without warning. This was very scary. I'm in the vehicle with my family going the speed limit and all of the sudden the speed drops no matter how much you push the gas pedal. We could have lost our lives and lives of others. This is beyond a safety issue.

Filed Oct 25, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 77,700 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 infiniti jx35. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle jerked violently and failed to accelerate. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to infiniti of coral gables (2701 s le jeune rd, coral gables, fl 33134, phone number: (786) 619-3009) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 77,700.

Filed Jul 13, 2012 · Brakes · 1,016 miles · NJ

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 are about to have a front end crash, it will automatically bring the vehicle to an immediate stop. After purchasing the vehicle, I read online that there is a glitch with the iba - that it was engaging the brakes even when no accident was eminent. I drove straight to the dealer asking to disconnect/turn off the options that allow the vehicle to stop automatically when in forward motion. They said that what I read online was an isolated incident (ironically in the area in which I reside) and that I shouldn't have any problems. I explained that I wanted it turned off anyway - I didn't feel safe knowing that it could happen to me. When the vehicle stops, it jerks the seatbelt tight, and I don't want that risk to my unborn child unless an accident is actually about to occur. They took the car in and when it emerged they assured me that all of the frontal brake assistance was turned off. 12 days later I was driving w/my 7 yr old, and when I drove over a bridge, the vehicle came to a dead stop, and all of our seatbelts locked up. Fortunately, the driver in the vehicle behind me was able to stop in enough time that he didn't hit me. I called the dealer where I leased the vehicle, and the service department explained to me that it is a known problem, and infiniti is working on a fix. I have learned that this problem has been known since may 2012 which is prior to my purchase. I am also told that this particular bridge is the only culprit in the entire country because it has too much metal. I will not drive this vehicle and jeopardize the lives of my family and others.