Total Complaints
3 filings
INFINITI FX50 · model year
2009 INFINITI FX50
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009INFINITIFX50 carries 3 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 2009 FX50 is latches/locks/linkages with 1 filings, followed by structure:body:door (1) and tires:sidewall (1). 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.
NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2009 FX50. 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.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20191015TIRES:SIDEWALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINTI FX50 EQUIPPED WITH FOUR PIRELLI SCORPION ALL SEASON TIRES, SIZE: 285/35/22. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR TIRE SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,353 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 124,353
20161220LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINITI FX50. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 01/26/2017*CT *CN
Mileage: 91,000
20161220STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINITI FX50. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. UPDATED 01/26/2017*CT *CN
Mileage: 91,000
Compare 2009INFINITIFX50 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE23023Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
RQ15001Recall QueryClosed
Occupant Classification System Failure
PE15001Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
PE14034Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Steering column separation
PE12022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Collision Mitigation System Malfunction
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 INFINITI FX50 have?▼
The 2009 INFINITI FX50 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 INFINITI FX50?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 INFINITI FX50 is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR and TIRES:SIDEWALL.
Is the 2009 INFINITI FX50 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.
Vehicle Safety Guides
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.