MYRModel Year Report

2005 Infiniti FX45

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2005 Infiniti FX45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:46.607Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 11 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 11 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 11 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009

2005: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
20011
200325
200420
200511
20064
20071
20083
20090

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.

INJURY
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Takata recall. I own 2005 infinity FX45. They recently had a mass recall, but only in certain states, "High humidity " States. Let's recap. My vehicle has always lived in Michigan.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-11

Also filed under Structure

Car: 2005 Infiniti FX45 failure: airbag system warning light blinking occurs: constantly, until cleared in the computer. Once it's cleared it is variable as to how long it will be before it starts blinking again, usually 1 - 7 days.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-27

Also filed under Electrical system

Structure

2 of 11 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

INJURY

Latches/locks/linkages

2 of 11 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti FX45. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to unlock both of the rear interior power doors and the front passenger side door but the doors would only unlock manually.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-10

Vehicle speed control

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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I was driving home and was stopped at a red light. I felt a jerk from under the hood then the check engine light came on. My car then began to drive very sluggishly and struggled to pick up speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-22

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and power train

Seats

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seats.

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-02-27Fuel system, gasoline05V555000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on February 27, 2006, for Nissan owners, and on March 13, 2006, for Infiniti owners. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or…

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    2006-08-28Child seat05V338000 Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified brackets to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on August 28, 2006. The Infiniti Q45 model vehicles are being…

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    2006-12-18Exterior lighting06V328000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

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    2006-12-18Exterior lighting06V244000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.

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    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-06-15Air bags15V287000 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.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2015-06-16Air bags15V226000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.

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    2016-12-19Air bags16V349000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.

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    2017-06-08Air bags17V028000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.

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    2020-02-12Air bags20V008000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Infiniti FX45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V555000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 05V338000 · Child seat
  • Recall 06V328000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06V244000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 15V287000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V226000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V028000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Infiniti FX45 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti FX45?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Infiniti FX45 have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.