2013 INFINITI JX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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4/5

★★★★

Safety Rating

18

Owner Complaints

1 Crash 2 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

48

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2013 INFINITI JX

The 2013 INFINITI JX has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES. 48 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (6 complaints), Power Train (4 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2013 INFINITI JX

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 INFINITI JX, potentially affecting up to 19,258 vehicles.

Recall 13V139000 — SERVICE BRAKES

| 19,258 vehicles affected

Defect: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013. The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness. This can lead to premature failure and cracking.

Consequence: If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel, resulting in reduced braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the manufacturing date of the torque members and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

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Owner Complaints for the 2013 INFINITI JX

18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 INFINITI JX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11396482 | ENGINE | | 55,000 miles Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUTTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIORITY INFINITI OF GREENBRIER (1812 GREENBRIER PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED A WEEK LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER THREE MORE TIMES TO GET DIAGNOSED IN WHICH THE ALTERNATOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE STILL CONTINUED HOWEVER, THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AND WAS CURRENTLY AND THE DEALER AWAITING DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#11396482 | POWER TRAIN | | 55,000 miles Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUTTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIORITY INFINITI OF GREENBRIER (1812 GREENBRIER PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED A WEEK LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER THREE MORE TIMES TO GET DIAGNOSED IN WHICH THE ALTERNATOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE STILL CONTINUED HOWEVER, THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE AND WAS CURRENTLY AND THE DEALER AWAITING DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#11203209 | STEERING | | 73,750 miles
THERE IS A POIGNANT BURNING SMELL WHEN MY 2013 JX35 IS FULLY WARMED UP, STOPPED AT LIGHT OR STATIONARY. WAS ABLE TO OBSERVE CLEAR OILY SUBSTANCE ON THE RUBBER SECTION/SIDE OF THE POWER STEERING LINES WHERE IT IS HELD BY THE WHITE FACTORY CONNECTOR AT THE FIREWALL. THE SAME CLEAR SUBSTANCE TRAVELS DOWN CENTRALLY OVER THE CROSS-MEMBER AND ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND SMOLDERS/BURNS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY SIMILAR PROBLEM AS THE NISSAN 2013/2014 MURANO CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS: 17V184000. DEALER HAS CONFIRMED LEAK IS POWER-STEERING FLUID AND LINE SHOULD BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. OWNER'S CONTENTION IS THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD EFFECTING MY AND OTHER UNITS INCLUDING THE NISSAN PATHFINDER. ALL ARE BASED ON MURANO PLATFORM.
#11114805 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | | 62,500 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI JX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT LENSES HAD WATER VAPOR ON THE INSIDE, WHICH OBSCURED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAY CATENA INFINITI OF EDISON (900 US-1, EDISON, NJ 08817, 732-603-9600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,500.
#11078310 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 65,547 miles
COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY -PART NUMBER 214813JADE - MOTOR ASSY- FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A FIVE YEAR PRIOR. FAN ASSEMBLY PREVENTS THE CAR FROM OVERHEATING. THE PART WENT OUT AT FIRST TIME AT APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES BUT LESS THAN 5 YEARS. THE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY WAS ONLY FOR 1 YEAR OR 12,000.00 MILE WHICH EVER CAME FIRST.

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Safety Rating for the 2013 INFINITI JX

The 2013 INFINITI JX received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★ (4/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★ (4/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 INFINITI JX

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 48 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 INFINITI JX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

ITB16-009a — EQUIPMENT

INFINITI; THEFT ALARM TRIGGER HISTORY FUNCTION This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB16-009.

AT14-017B — ENGINE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

ITB16009 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION The function to detect the last item to trigger the vehicles theft alarm system can now be accessed with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). This function can be accessed by selecting: * Diagnosis (All Systems) or Diagnosis (One System). Then * BCM Then * THEFT ALM Then * Work...

ITB14059A — PARKING BRAKE

IF YOU CONFIRM All "hands free" functions of the Intelligent Key (I-Key) do not work. For example, the doors will not lock or unlock when pressing either front door request switch. NOTE: - The issue of all I-Key "hands free" functions not working may occur intermittently or all the time....

ITB14036B — LANE DEPARTURE

IF YOU CONFIRM: If the customer states the mileage displayed for Distance To Empty (DTE) changes abruptly or unexpectedly, up or down. - The customer may also describe the issue as DTE mileage does not match or "agree with" the fuel gauge reading. For example, DTE shows 175 miles while...

ITB00031D — AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Infiniti STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials...

ITB15003 — EQUIPMENT

IF YOU CONFIRM: One or more of the following with the engine idling, the transmission in Drive, and the air conditioning on: - Low/rough idle - High idle - Idle fluctuation ACTION: 1. Compare the vehicle?s current ECM part number to those listed in Table A (see page 4). 2....

ITB15003 — POWER TRAIN

IF YOU CONFIRM: One or more of the following with the engine idling, the transmission in Drive, and the air conditioning on: - Low/rough idle - High idle - Idle fluctuation ACTION: 1. Compare the vehicle?s current ECM part number to those listed in Table A (see page 4). 2....

ITB14040 — EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify language contained in the owner?s manual language for the APPLIED VEHICLES. For the APPLIED VEHICLES, the below language supersedes similar language in existing owner?s manuals. Future printings of owner?s manuals for the APPLIED VEHICLES will also contain the below language....

ITB14040 — POWER TRAIN

SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify language contained in the owner?s manual language for the APPLIED VEHICLES. For the APPLIED VEHICLES, the below language supersedes similar language in existing owner?s manuals. Future printings of owner?s manuals for the APPLIED VEHICLES will also contain the below language....

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 INFINITI JX

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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