2006 INFINITI FX35 inspection checklist

5 critical recalls on file for the 2006 INFINITI FX35. Verify each one has been completed via the VIN at NHTSA before you buy. The rest of this checklist covers the general inspection — even on a clean record, never skip the test drive items.

1 Verify safety recalls before you drive off

Recall fixes are free regardless of warranty status. Ask the seller for proof — or have the dealer pull the VIN history.

Nissan North America, Inc — fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
NHTSA 20V008000 · severity: critical
Nissan North America, Inc — fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA 17V028000 · severity: critical
Nissan North America, Inc — fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA 16V349000 · severity: critical
During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no — fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA 06V328000 · severity: critical
During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no — fix: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact Infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA 06V244000 · severity: critical

2 Paperwork — before you sign

The seller's transparency on these tells you what kind of seller you're dealing with.

Title in seller's name (not "open title" or "signed by previous owner")
Service records — at least the last 24 months
VIN on the dash matches the door jamb sticker and the title
Run a paid vehicle history report (Carfax or AutoCheck) — accident, salvage, odometer rollback
Confirm any open recalls have been completed (NHTSA VIN lookup)
If financing, get the rate in writing before you set foot on the lot

Inspection items derived from 0 owner complaints and 7 active recall campaigns filed with NHTSA on the 2006 INFINITI FX35. Category-specific guidance is written by ProblemsByVin contributors with ASE-certified mechanic review. This checklist is meant to surface known patterns — it doesn't replace a paid pre-purchase inspection by a qualified shop, which we recommend for any used vehicle priced over a few thousand dollars.