INFINITI FX45 · model year

2004 INFINITI FX45

26 NHTSA complaints, and 7 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2004INFINITIFX45 carries 26 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2004 FX45 is latches/locks/linkages with 5 filings, followed by electrical system (5) and air bags (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 7 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2004 FX45. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

26
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

26 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
AIR BAGS5
SEATS2
ENGINE2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SEAT BELTS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1

Recalls (7)

06V32800031/08/2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET THE HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES REQUIREMENTS OF THE S

16V34900024/05/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississ

15V22600017/04/2015

AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registere

15V28700015/05/2015

AIR BAGS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may caus

05V55500013/12/2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE HOSE WHILE REFUELING.

06V24400011/07/2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DURING A CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TEST, CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' A REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.

20V00800009/01/2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are

Recent Complaints

20220622FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The fuel gauge doesn’t accurately show the correct amount of fuel that’s in the suv. This is a safety issue when driving and not knowing how much fuel you have.

20220622ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The fuel gauge doesn’t accurately show the correct amount of fuel that’s in the suv. This is a safety issue when driving and not knowing how much fuel you have.

20200606ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 OF MY VEHICLES DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK OR LOCK USING THE KEY FOB OR THE UNLOCK/LOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU NEED TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS IN A HURRY. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE IN MANY INFINITI FX35/45 OF THIS GENERATION. *TR

Mileage: 91,000

20190401AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) IN JULY OF 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INFINITI OF APEX (1900 LAURA DUNCAN RD, APEX, NC 27523) AND THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED IN MARCH OF 2019; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER BY PHONE AND THEY WANTED TO CHARGE FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

20171114SEAT BELTS

RIGHT SIDE BACK PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES WORK. CANNOT USE.

Mileage: 125,000

20170731STRUCTURE:BODY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS BEGINNING TO FORM BUBBLES THE SIZE OF DOOR KNOBS. THE FAILURE PRODUCED A GLARE FROM THE BUBBLES, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL FOUR YEARS AROUND 2006. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING BROUGHT IN AROUND THE TIME OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, THEY WERE NO LONGER OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE THE REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

20170117AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

20161209AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

20161021AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

20161006AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

20150510ENGINE

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM ORANGE AUTO SALES VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE DAY I BROUGHT THE CAR ITS BEEN A PROBLEM THEY WERE SAYING THEY WERE GOING TO FIX IT TO MY SATISFACTION AS A CUSTOMER SO I PURCHASE THE CAR NOT ONLY THAT THEY HAVE TAX FRAUD GOING ON I ASK ORANGE AUTO SALES TO FIX THE REASON WHY ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DVD PLAYER TURNING SIGNALS AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM AS OF TODAY THE ONLY ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN FIXED WHERE THE TURNING SIGNALS A THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM HALF WAY COMPLETED THEY NEVER PROPERLY INSTALLED THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREWS WHERE MISSING JUST WASNT BOLTED DOWN LIKE IT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE I PAYED THE MAN $7300 ONE PAYMENT OF $7000 CASH AND ALSO ANOTHER PAYMENT OF $300 CASH WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MADE WHEN CAR WAS COMPLETELY READY FOR CUSTOMER OR THE SATISFACTION WE AGREED UPON I MENTIONED FRAUD BECAUSE ORANGE AUTO SALES DOCUMENTED THAT I ONLY GAVE THE $4100 FOR FIRST PAYMENT AND $300 FOR SECOND PAYMENT I HAVE COPIES OF THE INFORMATION SHOWING THE ACCOUNT OF FRAU

20150510UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM ORANGE AUTO SALES VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE DAY I BROUGHT THE CAR ITS BEEN A PROBLEM THEY WERE SAYING THEY WERE GOING TO FIX IT TO MY SATISFACTION AS A CUSTOMER SO I PURCHASE THE CAR NOT ONLY THAT THEY HAVE TAX FRAUD GOING ON I ASK ORANGE AUTO SALES TO FIX THE REASON WHY ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DVD PLAYER TURNING SIGNALS AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM AS OF TODAY THE ONLY ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN FIXED WHERE THE TURNING SIGNALS A THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM HALF WAY COMPLETED THEY NEVER PROPERLY INSTALLED THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREWS WHERE MISSING JUST WASNT BOLTED DOWN LIKE IT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE I PAYED THE MAN $7300 ONE PAYMENT OF $7000 CASH AND ALSO ANOTHER PAYMENT OF $300 CASH WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MADE WHEN CAR WAS COMPLETELY READY FOR CUSTOMER OR THE SATISFACTION WE AGREED UPON I MENTIONED FRAUD BECAUSE ORANGE AUTO SALES DOCUMENTED THAT I ONLY GAVE THE $4100 FOR FIRST PAYMENT AND $300 FOR SECOND PAYMENT I HAVE COPIES OF THE INFORMATION SHOWING THE ACCOUNT OF FRAU

20150510ENGINE

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM ORANGE AUTO SALES VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE DAY I BROUGHT THE CAR ITS BEEN A PROBLEM THEY WERE SAYING THEY WERE GOING TO FIX IT TO MY SATISFACTION AS A CUSTOMER SO I PURCHASE THE CAR NOT ONLY THAT THEY HAVE TAX FRAUD GOING ON I ASK ORANGE AUTO SALES TO FIX THE REASON WHY ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DVD PLAYER TURNING SIGNALS AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM AS OF TODAY THE ONLY ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN FIXED WHERE THE TURNING SIGNALS A THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM HALF WAY COMPLETED THEY NEVER PROPERLY INSTALLED THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREWS WHERE MISSING JUST WASNT BOLTED DOWN LIKE IT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE I PAYED THE MAN $7300 ONE PAYMENT OF $7000 CASH AND ALSO ANOTHER PAYMENT OF $300 CASH WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MADE WHEN CAR WAS COMPLETELY READY FOR CUSTOMER OR THE SATISFACTION WE AGREED UPON I MENTIONED FRAUD BECAUSE ORANGE AUTO SALES DOCUMENTED THAT I ONLY GAVE THE $4100 FOR FIRST PAYMENT AND $300 FOR SECOND PAYMENT I HAVE COPIES OF THE INFORMATION SHOWING THE ACCOUNT OF FRAU

20150510UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM ORANGE AUTO SALES VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE DAY I BROUGHT THE CAR ITS BEEN A PROBLEM THEY WERE SAYING THEY WERE GOING TO FIX IT TO MY SATISFACTION AS A CUSTOMER SO I PURCHASE THE CAR NOT ONLY THAT THEY HAVE TAX FRAUD GOING ON I ASK ORANGE AUTO SALES TO FIX THE REASON WHY ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DVD PLAYER TURNING SIGNALS AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM AS OF TODAY THE ONLY ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN FIXED WHERE THE TURNING SIGNALS A THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM HALF WAY COMPLETED THEY NEVER PROPERLY INSTALLED THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREWS WHERE MISSING JUST WASNT BOLTED DOWN LIKE IT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE I PAYED THE MAN $7300 ONE PAYMENT OF $7000 CASH AND ALSO ANOTHER PAYMENT OF $300 CASH WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MADE WHEN CAR WAS COMPLETELY READY FOR CUSTOMER OR THE SATISFACTION WE AGREED UPON I MENTIONED FRAUD BECAUSE ORANGE AUTO SALES DOCUMENTED THAT I ONLY GAVE THE $4100 FOR FIRST PAYMENT AND $300 FOR SECOND PAYMENT I HAVE COPIES OF THE INFORMATION SHOWING THE ACCOUNT OF FRAU

20130905SEATS

DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK LOOSE AND MOVES WHEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATING. VERY UNSTABLE AND HAS A HARD CLICK. BACK DOOR CANNOT BE LOCKED VIA THE BUTTONS AND MUST BE LOCKED THEN UNLOCKED MANUALLY. *JB

Mileage: 125,000

20130905ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK LOOSE AND MOVES WHEN BRAKING OR ACCELERATING. VERY UNSTABLE AND HAS A HARD CLICK. BACK DOOR CANNOT BE LOCKED VIA THE BUTTONS AND MUST BE LOCKED THEN UNLOCKED MANUALLY. *JB

Mileage: 125,000

20120815LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

THE LOCK ACTUATOR ON THE REAR HATCH BROKE AND I WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE HATCH OR LOCK THE VEHICLE. AFTER DISSEMBLING THE ACTUATOR THERE WAS A SMALL PLASTIC PIN THAT BROKE THAT PREVENTED THE LATCH FROM ENGAGING. I THEN HAD TO PAY OVER $400.00 TO HAVE IT REPLACED FOR A PLASTIC PIECE THAT PROBABLY COST LESS THAN $1 TO MANUFACTURE. *TR

Mileage: 96,000

20120815SEATS

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WILL NO LONGER MOVE BACK/FORWARD. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT REMAINS STATIONARY AND THE LEFT SIDE MOVES MAKING THE SEAT SWIVEL. THE MECHANIC CHECKED IT OUT AND DETERMINED THAT THE GEAR WAS STRIPPED. *TR

Mileage: 102,000

20120815ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WILL NO LONGER MOVE BACK/FORWARD. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT REMAINS STATIONARY AND THE LEFT SIDE MOVES MAKING THE SEAT SWIVEL. THE MECHANIC CHECKED IT OUT AND DETERMINED THAT THE GEAR WAS STRIPPED. *TR

Mileage: 102,000

20120815ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE DOOR LOCK ON THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR NO LONGER WORKS VIA THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH OR KEY FOB. IT MUST LOCKED/UNLOCKED MANUALLY. THE MECHANIC REPORTED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 102,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2004 INFINITI FX45 have?
The 2004 INFINITI FX45 has 26 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2004 INFINITI FX45?
Yes, the 2004 INFINITI FX45 has 7 recall(s). The most common affected component is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 INFINITI FX45?
The most-complained component for the 2004 INFINITI FX45 is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS.
Is the 2004 INFINITI FX45 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. 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.