Infiniti FX45 Problems by Year
Infiniti FX45 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FX45 year: 2003, 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 FX45: 25 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2004 FX45: 20 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2005 FX45: 11 complaints, 9 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 FX45: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2007 FX45: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2008 FX45: 3 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti FX45 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 19 | 6 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Infiniti FX45 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 FX45 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 FX45 | 3 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 FX45 | 1 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 FX45 | 4 | 7 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 FX45 | 11 | 9 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 FX45 | 20 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 FX45 | 25 | 9 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 FX45 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti FX45 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (25), 2004 (20), 2005 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical FX45 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti FX45?
Air Bags, with 19 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti FX45 have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.