NHTSA Complaint #11436079 — 2010 INFINITI FX35

The contact owns a 2010 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, an abnormal banging sound was coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact was unaware of what caused the banging noise. The contact slammed on her brakes and the vehicle independently veered to the left. The contact notified the independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and discovered that the left torque arm had corroded and detached from the subframe. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where she was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.