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INFINITI FX45

88 NHTSA complaints and 12 safety recalls across model years 2001–2008.

Complaints
88
Recalls
12
Model years
7

The INFINITIFX45 appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 88 consumer safety complaints and 12 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2001–2008). That averages roughly 13 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 7 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20083
20071
20064
200519
200426
200334
20011

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

1
’03
6
’04
3
’05
1
’06
5
’07
4
’09
6
’10
3
’11
6
’12
3
’13
4
’14
6
’15
12
’16
6
’17
9
’18
2
’19
7
’20
1
’21
2
’22
1
’24

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

PE23023Preliminary EvaluationClosed2023-12-13

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure

RQ15001Recall QueryClosed2015-03-18

Occupant Classification System Failure

PE15001Preliminary EvaluationClosed2015-01-12

Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment

PE14034Preliminary EvaluationClosed2014-11-04

Steering column separation

PE12022Preliminary EvaluationClosed2012-07-26

Collision Mitigation System Malfunction

PE11038Preliminary EvaluationClosed2011-12-14

Fuel level gauge system failure

PE08037Preliminary EvaluationClosed2008-05-30

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the INFINITI FX45?▼
The INFINITI FX45 has received 88 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2001 to 2008, with 12 recalls. That averages about 13 complaints per model year.
What years of INFINITI FX45 are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the INFINITI FX45 from 2001 to 2008 (7 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the INFINITI FX45 have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many INFINITI FX45 model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common INFINITI FX45 complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the INFINITI FX45 are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my INFINITI FX45 has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. INFINITI FX45 totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.