2012 Infiniti FX35

This engine uses a metal timing chain inside the engine. Infinit chose to use plastic guides and tensors to keep the chain in place and not wear stretch. This choice of PLASTIC results in the eventual failure of the components that are needed to keep the chain in place. First signs of impending failure is a rattle inside the engine. Eventual the chain will break loose and destroy the engine. The parts themselves can be purchased at any auto parts store for under $50.00, however labor is in the thousands or engine complete failure. A simple search of the internet will show that nearly all owners experience this. Most opting to sell the vehicle or chance failure does not occur. My mechanic has confirmed and I will go to an Infiniti dealer if need be.

PURCHASE THE VEHICLE LATE FEBRUARY 2016 AND I BEGAN HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS IN JUNE 2016. THE CAR HAS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AS WELL AS STALLS PERIODICALLY. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR AS OF DATE AND IS SCHEDULED FOR 4TH REPAIR ON DECEMBER 19, 2016. I DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS LESS AS POSSIBLE OUT FEAR FOR MY FAMILY AND I SAFETY. *TR

I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 15/20 MILES AN HOUR AS THE LIGHT HAD JUST TURNED GREEN & MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN OUT OF NO WHERE ALL THE LIGHTS WERE ON ON THE DASH, AND THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HIT THE START BUTTON AGAIN & THE CAR STARTED WITH NO ISSUES. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IT HAS HAPPEN THE SAME WAY. LUCKILY THE OTHER 2 TIMES I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN WHILE ACCELERATING & IN DRIVE MODE. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE. READING ABOUT THIS ONLINE IT APPARENTLY HAPPENS A LOT & TO SOME PEOPLE ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MPH. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS!