Major Problems with Infiniti FX45 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Infiniti FX45 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Infiniti FX45

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Infiniti FX45.

Model Year	Complaints
2008 FX45	3
2007 FX45	1
2006 FX45	2
2005 FX45	11
2004 FX45	18
2003 FX45	22

Worst 3 Infiniti FX45 complaints

2005 Infiniti FX45 AIR BAGS Victims: 1

2005 Infiniti FX45 AIR BAGS Mileage: 119000 miles

2005 Infiniti FX45 AIR BAGS Mileage: 72000 miles

Browse Infiniti FX45 complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Infiniti FX45 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS takata recall i assume this is the case - however- i received a recall notice months ago and the have...	16 ~ 50875 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my wife seems to be affected by the same problem all other fx owners on here are affected by. she...	9 ~ 56222 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER takata recall my cars dashboard was replaced once before due to bubbles and melting like gum before my eyes and...	5 ~ 26400 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car: 2005 infiniti fx45 failure: airbag system warning light blinking occurs: constantly until cleared in the computer. once it's cleared...	5 ~ 82497 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE takata recall. i own 2005 infinity fx45. they recently had a mass recall but only in certain states "high humidity...	4 ~ 76850 miles
SEATS air bag recall received on re about july 2016. as of today september 22 2016 the repairs have not been	3 ~ 99667 miles
STRUCTURE i own a 2003 infinity fx45 awd. about june 2007 the steering wheel started to peel and breakdown and become...	3 ~ 111333 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving home and was stopped at a red light. i felt a jerk from under the hood then...	2 ~ 85000 miles
POWER TRAIN i was driving home and was stopped at a red light. i felt a jerk from under the hood then...	2 ~ 157000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti fx45. while driving at approximately 45 mph the front headlights began to flicker...	2 ~ 146000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag the inflator could rupture with metal...	2 ~ 59500 miles
ENGINE i bought the vehicle from orange auto sales very poor customer service from the day i brought the car its...	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel gauge does not register correctly. when full only shows 3/4 and when empty with lite on can only put	2 ~ 53523 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while traveling at highway speed (70) on the florida tpke the car down shifted to low gear on its own....	2 ~ 14500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was driving home and was stopped at a red light. i felt a jerk from under the hood then...	1 ~ 154000 miles
SEAT BELTS right side back passenger seat belt does work. cannot use....	1 ~ 125000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag the inflator could rupture with metal...	1 ~ 119000 miles
STEERING i own a 2003 infinity fx45 awd. about june 2007 the steering wheel started to peel and breakdown and become...	1 ~ 35000 miles
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE sensor associated with the electronic throttle module malfunctioned. car alternatively surged and limped along. ...	1 ~ 43842 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact has a complaint on a 2003 infinity fx45. the contact stated that the turn signal system on...	1
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact has a complaint on a 2003 infinity fx45. the contact stated that the turn signal system on...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING excessive heat in the driver foot well. dealership acknowledges it is 105 degrees in the foot well after only 45...	1 ~ 10000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* - the contact called regarding the 2003 fx45 infinite. the contact stated that when he drove over 60 mph...	1 ~ 42000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* - the contact called regarding the 2003 fx45 infinite. the contact stated that when he drove over 60 mph...	1 ~ 42000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN owner was driving at approximately 50 mph and suddenly the driveshaft fell out from under the vehicle. owner was able...	1 ~ 6100 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC multiple brake issues causing a safety issue. *nm...	1 ~ 3819 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brightness/intensity of the led brake lights (and turn signals) on new infinity l45 vehicles is extremely high and is	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS recall to tighten torque of front brake caliper mounting folds. *bf the consumer complained of a pulling and catching noise...	1 ~ 10062 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i am reporting a defect with the fx windshileds. they may have been misinstalled because today i noticed a 12"...	1 ~ 7000 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS problems with vehicle's front seat.mr consumer is requesting replacement or repurchase vehicle . cb...	1

FAQ

What year Infiniti FX45 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 6 years, Infiniti FX45 models of 2007, 2006, 2008 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Infiniti FX45?

Infiniti FX45 models of 2003 and 2004 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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