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Infiniti FX45 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every FX45 from 2001 to 2009: 65 owner complaints and 41 recalls across 8 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2003 (25), 2004 (20), 2005 (11). Best fuel economy: 15 mpg combined (2007).

Infiniti FX45
Photo: IFCAR · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags19
Latches & locks9
Electrical8
Exterior lights8
Body & structure7
Other / unknown7
Transmission & drivetrain5
Fuel & propulsion4

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200101–
200392515
200472015
200591115
20067415
20074115
20084314
200910–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Infiniti FX45?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2003 (25), 2004 (20), 2005 (11).

How many recalls has the Infiniti FX45 had?

Across 2001–2009, NHTSA lists 41 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).