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Infiniti JX35 check engine light comes on

14 of the 281 owner complaints about the Infiniti JX35 describe check engine light.

owner complaints
14
typical mileage
130,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

Often reported together

Transmission failure 6Shudder 4CVT failure 2

Trouble codes mentioned

P17F0 1P0840 1P0746 1P0715 1

What owners say

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Transmission · 182,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle hesitated while driving forward. After parking the vehicle, the contact later returned and started the vehicle; however, while driving a short distance, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power and failed to properly accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was parked at a nearby parking lot and later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 182,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

While driving on the freeway, the vehicle's driver assistance system suddenly became unavailable. Although the car was still able to move, the transmission would not shift gears. The engine RPMs rose unusually high — when applying pressure to the gas pedal, the RPMs could reach 4,000 to 5,000, but the vehicle accelerated very slowly. I could only maintain a speed of around 50–60 mph. It felt like the transmission was stuck in one gear and the power was not being properly delivered to the wheels. This limited acceleration and loss of responsiveness created a significant safety concern on the freeway. The following day, the check engine light turned on. I took the vehicle to AutoZone for a diagnostic scan, which returned multiple fault codes: P0840 (Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit), P0715 (Input/Turbine Speed Sensor A), and P0746 (Pressure Control Solenoid A Performance or Stuck Off). After researching the issue, I found that many other Infiniti JX35 owners have reported similar failures involving the CVT transmission. This appears to be a recurring defect that significantly affects drivability and safety. The repair estimate I received is over $4,000, and the vehicle remains in a compromised condition. I am reporting this as a safety concern involving powertrain failure, elevated engine stress, and loss of acceleration control.

Filed Oct 17, 2023 · Transmission · 156,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that her husband used an OBD reader and retrieved DTC Code: P17F0, which indicated a CVT transmission failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: ITB15-012E. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 162,996 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the transmission fluttered and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the transmission fluttered and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2023 · Transmission · MD

The transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was perfectly fine. I've found articles recalling the JX 35 for transmission issues. The car is available for inspection. Our safety was put at risk when the vehicle would not accelerate as I was going through a main intersection while vehicles were coming towards me. This issue came out of no where. No check engine light warning came on to warn me of the issue. The check engine light came on the next day when I started the vehicle. The Infiniti dealership confirmed that the transmission failed and needs to be replaced. The issue first appeared on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Again there was no check engine warning light when the issue started. The next day on July 10, 2023 the check engine light appeared and the vehicle was towed to the Infiniti dealership.

Filed Jul 16, 2022 · Driver assistance, Transmission · SC

I own a 2013 Infiniti JX35 and the transmission failed on 1 July 2022. It was replaced by AAMCO in Irondale Alabama on the 8th of July. The transmission promptly failed on the way back to SC. during the failure, the FCW and BCI malfunction warning lights came on and the vehicle shuddered and loss power while I was on the highway. the check engine light also came on. I am now hearing that this is a common problem with the 2013 JX35 and the 2014-15 QX60 SUVs. Had I known about this issue, I never would have purchased this death trap. I have made a subsequent trip to the AAMCO here in Columbia, SC and they reset or cleared the codes and as soon as I got on the road to head home, they came right back and I loss power and the vehicle began to shudder again.

Filed Sep 22, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · NC

When I purchased the car no warning lights or problems were wrong with it it drove fine. The same day I got it home which is an hour away, the check engine light came on so i called them back. I took car back to shop and told them the code said it was the converter they said that was not right and it was just bad gas put in it so they reset engine light. As soon as i got back home the engine light came back on and then all the power locks on the doors stopped working. I took it to meinieke in greenville in which they said my converter went bad and that is why the engine light was on. Then they said it must have been in water because it was severe rust underneath the hood. and it effected electrical system. However, none of this information was on the car fax report. no flood damage, no repairs etc. Also none of this was occurring

Filed May 24, 2021 · Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she pulled over and waited for a few minutes before restarting the vehicle to resume normal driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where they were unable to provide an official diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 infiniti jx35. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · PA

In september of 2016, my car exhibited a shuddering motion when driving. It was found to be a faulty transmission and was replaced at ~ 85,000 miles. It was passed the warranty period and was paid out of pocket. Approximately, one month ago my wife experienced the same problem and was towed to a local nissan dealership. I explained the transmission history to the nissan service tech and that it felt the same as when the transmission failed before.they were unable to duplicate the problem. I took the car home. On 12/2, the problem again happened. I brought it back to the nissan dealer who diagnosed a transmission problem. They advised I should return to the infiniti dealership as they replaced the transmission. It is a year old with ~15,000 miles on it. The infinity service department was unable to detect the transmission code but said it was due to an engine cylinder misfire. The proceeded to change the plugs, the drive belt and clean the fuel injection system. Upon picking up the vehicle, I started the car and it immediately began bucking/ misfiring. The engine light came on. I went back inside the service department. They dove with me around the lot and witnessed the misfiring. The car is still in the shop. Infinity said there wasn't a transmission problem although the nissan serviceman stated the code should still be in the cars system. I found several complaints online concerning faulty transmissions and was wondering what others have experienced.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Infiniti JX35 check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Infiniti JX35?

Owners who report it most often also describe complete transmission failure, shudder or vibration when accelerating and hesitation when accelerating, and the codes they mention most are P17F0, P0840 and P0746.

Which Infiniti JX35 years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2013 (14 complaints).

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