A genuinely distinctive performance-oriented SUV sharing its V6 with the contemporary G35 sedan — the same timing chain guide consideration applies here.
The FX35's SUV body asks somewhat more of this V6 than the lighter G35 sedan does, though the engine remains comfortably within its capability for ordinary use — the same timing chain guide consideration from the engine page applies regardless of this slightly heavier application.
This was a genuinely distinctive vehicle when new — a performance-oriented SUV in an era when few manufacturers were pursuing that combination — and it retains a dedicated following today.
This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.
This FX35 shares its 3.5L VQ35DE with the contemporary G35. The timing chain guide checklist on the shared engine page should be treated as essential before buying.
FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNInfiniti 3.5L VQ35DE V6 — Reliable or Not →Listen for a rattling or chain-slap noise on cold start, the main symptom of timing chain guide wear covered on the engine page.
If considering an all-wheel-drive version, inspect the additional drivetrain components separately from the engine's own risk profile.
Ask for a complete service history, since this generation benefits more than most from documented, consistent maintenance at this age.