DecodedCarsInfiniti FX50
5 model years from 2009 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2009–2013
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–16 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (2)
The 2013 FX50 in brief
The 2013 Infiniti FX50 is a small SUV offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,586 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 25% worse than the 2013 small SUV average of 21.4 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Infiniti FX50 has 5 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2013, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2013 at 16 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 16 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (1), latches/locks/linkages (1), structure › body › door (1).
How the 2009 FX50 compares
The 2009 Infiniti FX50 is a SUV - offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,586 lb.
2013 FX50 pros & cons
Full 2013 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 40 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 25% below the 2013 small SUV average of 21.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,586 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,586 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,586 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,586 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 191.3 in | 4,586 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
Alternatives to the 2013 FX50
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Porsche Cayenne | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2013 BMW X5 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2013 BMW X3 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2013 Lexus RX | 29 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo XC90 | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2013 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →