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#BS-2003-INFFX4-57222003 Infiniti Fx45
Based on reports from 34 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 34 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
excessive oil consumption
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
exhaust rusted
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
5 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 52K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 52K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Airbags (5 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2003 Infiniti Fx45: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2003 Infiniti Fx45, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 52,045 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 52K-mile mark.
Structure Issues
Structure complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2003 Infiniti Fx45, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2003 Infiniti Fx45, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2003 Infiniti Fx45, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Infiniti Fx45. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (9 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE PROPELLER SHAFT(S) TO THE TRANSAXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL(S) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSENING.
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.
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.
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 STANDARD.
+ 4 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
This is the worst model year for the Infiniti Fx45 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2003 Infiniti Fx45 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)
This vehicle
34
Class avg
144
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 4wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 34 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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