2004 Infiniti FX35 Consumer Reviews

High maintenance costs

Written by: jghayes on 12/30/2008

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The car is fun to drive but the build quality is poor. In the last year I have replaced both front bearings (luckily covered under warranty) and just got a $1000 bill to fix my front seat. I have owned 16 cars in my life and the front seat has never broken on any of them. The seat heaters failed (I am not repairing) and they said the seat track is broken and the part alone is $700. The car is cool, watch out for maintenance costs.

Favorite Features

Handling

Suggested Improvements

Reduce repair costs.

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Awesome!!!

Written by: myfx on 10/04/2008

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I love my FX! I've had it on a lease for 4 yrs. The car handles great! LOVE the chrome wheels as well as the red color (which they stop making in 2004). Its an eyecatcher! The only problems are the squeaker brakes and a noise when I turn the car to left. Gas mileage isn't the greatest either. The seats also tend to split from the heat. Other than that the car was awesome to own and fun to drive! Unfortunately my lease is up and I opted to buy another SUV instead of leasing a 2009 FX. But I have SUPER great memories and I will hate to see this car go!!!! The only other thing I notice is the mirror paint or color tends to fad with time.

Favorite Features

The chrome wheels, the red exterior, the sound system, the ride, the styling. A beautiful SUV!!

Suggested Improvements

gas mileage, better seats, less squealing brakes

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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A Very Happy Owner

Written by: Mike on 04/29/2008

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought my 2004 FX35 with 50000 miles and the car drives like a dream. I spent a lot of time researching this car before I bought it, and I don't regret it. I took my FX on a 300 mile road trip, avg mpg was 21.9 with premium (92 octane) fuel. The FX is a lot of fun to drive. I don't have a problem with rear visibility as some have mentioned. Front seats hug the occupants and make driving the FX a lot of fun.

Favorite Features

The way it handles the road with tight steering, power, power, power. The AWD does excellent on gravel roads. I drive on 5 miles (each way) of bad gravel roads every day and the FX AWD does a fantastic job. Wrangler SR-A tires do great in muddy conditions

Suggested Improvements

Wiper controls.

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Amazing machine

Written by: Ed on 04/16/2008

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The FX35 is a amazing machine. Words cannot describe the FX35. Speed, comfort and build quality is just astounding. It also looks like it will eat you with it's aggressive styling. When you sit inside you feel all safe for some reason, it feels sturdy unlike other Japanese cars. It doesn't feel like your average car, makes you feel, well... rich??

Favorite Features

Gotta love the Bose audio system. And the driver seat memory is ingenious. Also the exhaust is amazing, get it over 4k in revs and it will sing a distinct note only the VQ35 can pump out. after a nice wash n wax the paint has a real depth to it, near Benz paint job quality in my opinion.

Suggested Improvements

The steering radius is terrible, I have to shimmy all the time. And fuel economy is not so great, it's a gas hog when you really push it. And the suspension could be firmer in my opinion, it leads to understeer. And you can't see that well inside. Sound proofing can be improved for that price.

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Great SUV

Written by: Brent on 10/27/2007

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

After six months of daily use and a coast-coast trip under my belt, I can say the FX is going to be with me for a while. Regular unleaded is fine, and I'm getting 21-22 on the highway and about 16-17 city driving. Power is great. Joy to drive this daily and for long trips. Handles great in high winds and heavy rain. What it is not: a no-bump ride. It has a sport suspension and you will feel some bumps but this is much smoother than my last sporty car. I won't knock the seat bubbling because the new G seats are much less comfortable than this FX and it is not noticeable to me. Bose system is good, but not great. Fun fun fun.

Favorite Features

Rear view camera, intelligent key, intelligent cruise, seats, spring loaded reclining back seats.

Suggested Improvements

More storage areas, like room for jumper cables. Rear view cameras should be standard. Top audio option should be better than this Bose system. Add iPod and Bluetooth support.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Here's your "Zoom Zoom"

Written by: Vik in MN on 07/22/2007

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Earlier this year, I traded in my 2004 Lexus RX330 for my FX35 after reviewing everything I could get my hands and mouse on. I don't regret the move. Every morning when I start up the FX, I thank myself. The growl of the six cylinder is a nice morning greeting. The Lexus RX330 made driving a non-event. If you want to ride a pillow to work, get the Lexus. If you want an all-out perfromance SUV that gets attention from other drivers (and cops), get the FX35. The FX35 hugs the curves, blurs the scenery and makes driving a sport. It is an atypical SUV with respect to performance but it does everything I need it to do: haul the kids, haul stuff from Home Depot, and haul you-know-what.

Favorite Features

I love the handling. It handles like a sports car so you will feel the road - the good, the bad and the ugly. Some folks will find this undesirable or even intolerable. The Bose stereo pounds out the bass. I like the keyless entry and the navigation system. Most of all I love the look.

Suggested Improvements

I can't get the seat position exactly right. I'm tall, but reaching over the door to scan my card key at the parking garage at the office soils the bottom of my shirt sleeve when the car is dirty. I'm curious to how the tires perform during a Minnesota winter. I heard they are lousy.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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'04 FX35 AWD

Written by: stasek on 06/01/2007

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We've had our '04 FX35 AWD for 3 years and we couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, due to growing family, we'll be selling it soon, but we have nothing but great things to say about it. The car currently has 74K miles (50K of those driven by my wife) and we've had 0 problems with it. It still looks as fresh as the day we bought it and we'll miss it dearly.

Favorite Features

Styling and performance.

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy (duh!) and more comfortable front seats.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Sporty with Class

Written by: DMORELL on 04/24/2007

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Love it! This automobile is my all time favorite. Former Realtor, currently marketing rep. for a local company, this car delivers on every level. I've driven many people around in this car and all are amazed at the comfort, style, power and performance.

Favorite Features

Power, style, comfort.

Suggested Improvements

I don't care for the aluminum trim interior. It tends to scratch and shows each flaw. I would also add adjustable gas and brake pedals.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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FX35

Written by: gavinyt on 03/30/2007

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've owned my FX35 for 2 1/2 years now. No major problems. Fun to drive and love the feel of it. Very roomy in the front and back although cargo space is a little limited - though that can be corrected by folding down the back seats.

Favorite Features

Fun vehicle to drive - it really drives more like a sportscar than an SUV. Interior is well designed and has a luxurious feel.

Suggested Improvements

Stock tires are expensive and soft - they hug the road well, but wear quickly. Mine were completely worn after about 22,000 miles and needed to be replaced.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Unhappy Owner

Written by: Unhappy Owner on 03/08/2007

Vehicle

2004 Infiniti FX35 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We have the rear wheel drive sports pkg and cannot wait to get rid of it! It jerks all over the place, knobs/switches not in good locations, stiff suspension, tight steering, poor traction in snow, etc, etc, etc. We will never own another Infiniti/Nissan again. We will stick with Lexus/Toyota in the future.

Favorite Features

Exterior and sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Too many to list.

3 out 31 people found this review helpful

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