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#BS-2004-INFFX4-57222004 Infiniti Fx45
Based on reports from 26 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 26 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.
Top reported problems
dash is bubbling all over
3 complaints • Severity 10/10
no brakes while rolling to a stop
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
wheel bearing failure
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
5 owners reported latches & locks issues — failures commonly reported around 102K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (8 reports) • Median: 102K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Latches & Locks (5 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2004 Infiniti Fx45: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Latches & Locks Issues
Latches & Locks complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2004 Infiniti Fx45, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 102,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 102K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2004 Infiniti Fx45, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2004 Infiniti Fx45, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Infiniti Fx45, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-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 2004 Infiniti Fx45. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (7 recalls)
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.
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 registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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 cause the inflator to rupture.
+ 2 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.
The worst model year for the Infiniti Fx45 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2004 Infiniti Fx45 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)
This vehicle
26
Class avg
112
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. 26 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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