2008 Infiniti FX45
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 3 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.
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My wife seems to be affected by the same problem all other fx owners on here are affected by. She can not get into her car without the use of her key. It is terrible to pay that much for a car and have to stand in the rain fumbling with your keys.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-14
Exterior lighting
1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Infiniti FX45. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the front headlights began to flicker before failing to illuminate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-13
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Takata recall I assume this is the case - however- I received a recall notice months ago and the have still not heard about any follow-up at all from the dealer, I want to have my part replaced asap - this is now more than an…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-06
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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2021-04-19Air bags21V139000 Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2003 INFINITI FX35, 2006-2008 FX35 and FX45 vehicles that previously received a replacement front passenger air bag assembly under recall number 20V-008.
Remedy: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Infiniti FX45 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V028000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V139000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2008 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 2008 Infiniti FX45?
- The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti FX45 have?
- 4 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.