2003 Infiniti FX45 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
47,944 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data updated: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 25 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
Air Bags: 5; Exterior Lighting: 3; Structure: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
2003: 2; 2004: 4; 2005: 2; 2007: 3; 2009: 1; 2011: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10065401 · 2004-04-20 (April 20, 2004)
WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN FULL THROTTLE. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY TWO FEET TO THE BRAKE THE SLAM THE SHIFTER IN PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE ENGINE WOULD ALSO RACE AT WHICH POINT THE CONSUMER SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065401 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099692 · 2004-11-05 (November 5, 2004)
RECALL TO TIGHTEN TORQUE OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING FOLDS. *BF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A PULLING AND CATCHING NOISE IN THE FRONT BRAKES, ESPECIALLY THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE IN REGARD TO THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER. A FRIEND OF THE CONSUMER'S INFORMED HIM OF THE CALIPER RECALL. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 10,062 miles reported. Look up ODI 10099692 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10286230 · 2009-10-04 (October 4, 2009)
I OWN A 2003 INFINITY FX45 AWD. ABOUT JUNE 2007 THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO PEEL AND BREAKDOWN AND BECOME STICKY. SO I PUT A WHEEL COVER. PROBLEM COVERED UP. THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT UNTIL ABOUT A MONTH AGO I NOTICED A CRACK ON THE DASH IN THE CORNER BY THE SPEAKER IN THE CENTER OF THE DASH. THEN THE NEXT TIME I NOTICED A CRACK BY THE CORNER OF THE LEFT DASH SPEAKER, THEN THE NEXT TIME THE RIGHT DASH SPEAKER. NOW I NOTICED A CRACK BY THE FAR RIGHT AIR CONDITIONER VENT ON THE DASH. THE DASH IS CRACKING APART IN FRONT OF MY EYES. I HAVE A FRIEND …
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10286230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10671910 · 2015-01-12 (January 12, 2015)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A MINOR GRAZING IMPACT ON BOTH RIGHT SIDE DOORS (IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION), WHICH DEPLOYED THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAGS AND ALSO THE AIRBAG INSIDE THE FRONT PASSENGER LEATHER SEAT. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDOW GLASS DIDN'T BREAK, THE DOORS OPENED AND CLOSED NORMALLY. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THE ENGINE DIED IMMEDIATELY, AS IF FROM AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE DRIVER (ME) HAD NO BRAKING. THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND COASTED TO A STOP IN A YARD AT T…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10671910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10404226 · 2011-06-02 (June 2, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK SENSOR SENDING UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THEY HAD TO REPAIR TWO SENDING UNITS WHICH WAS NOT UNDER RECALL OR WARRANTY. THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR LABOR AND PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,045.
Owner-reported narrative. 52,045 miles reported. Look up ODI 10404226 at NHTSA ↗
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Data completeness
25 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2001 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 520.0%ODI 10671910 · 86,000 miVEHICLE EXPERIENCED A MINOR GRAZING IMPACT ON BOTH RIGHT SIDE DOORS (IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION), WHICH DEPLOYED THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAGS AND ALSO THE AIRBAG INSIDE THE FRONT PASSENGER LEATHER SEAT. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDOW GLASS DIDN'T BREAK, THE DOORS OPENED AND CLOSED NORMALLY. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THE ENGINE DIED IMMEDIATELY, AS IF FROM AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE DRIVER (ME) HAD NO BRAKING. THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND COASTED TO A STOP IN A YARD AT T… | 525.0%ODI 10914245TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. | 436.4%ODI 10332542 · 83,000 miCAR: 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. DONE TO CORRECT PROBLEM: TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. FIRST DIAGNOSED AS A "FRONT CRUSH ZONE SENSOR". THAT WAS REPLACED AND PAID FOR BY ME, BUT DIDN'T FIX IT. NEXT DIAGNOSED AS AN AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULE. INFINITI REPLACED THAT UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM EITHER. NEXT DIAGNOS… | 375.0%ODI 11060872 · 60,000 miTAKATA RECALL AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME | 1100.0%ODI 10597880 · 72,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THE AIR BAG MODULE AND SPIRAL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 78,000. | 133.3%ODI 10940207 · 144,000 miTAKATA 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 INCONVENIENCE | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.0%ODI 10395870 · 70,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE BUT THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO UTILIZE THE KEYS TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WHICH SETS OFF THE ALARM SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ALARM WOULD ENGAGE, THE ALARM WOULD NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. IN ADDITION, THE INTERIOR UNLOCK BUTTON HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED ON ALL FIVE DO… | 525.0%ODI 10296648 · 35,000 miNORMAL USE OF POWER DOOR LOCKS LATER THE FUNCTION BECOMES UNRELIABLE. CANNOT EFFECTIVELY LOCK OR UNLOCK DOORS. HAD ONE DOOR LOCK REPAIRED AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT ANOTHER LOCK HAS MALFUNCTIONED. *TR | 218.2%ODI 10410285 · 60,000 miALL 4 DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED. CANNOT ENTER OR EXIST VEHICLE WITHOUT MANUALLY UNLOCKING DOORS. ONLY DRIVERS DOOR HAS KEY ENTRY, LEAVING 3 UNSAFE DOORS WITH NO WAY OF ENTRY. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10349375MY 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. BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS ARE AFFECTED. I AM UNAWARE IF TEMPERATURE IS THE CAUSE LIKE SOME OTHERS FEEL. WE LIVE IN TEXAS WHERE IT IS ALWAYS OVER 85, SO I CANT DO THAT STUDY. I HOPE THAT INFINITY IS GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.0%ODI 10060555 · 485 miWAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND CAR CUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART AT ALL, HAD TO CALL INFINITI TO HAVE IT TOWED. *JB | 525.0%ODI 10470771 · 102,000 miTHE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WILL NO LONGER MOVE BACK/FORWARD. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT REMAINS STATIONARY AND THE LEFT SIDE MOVES MAKING THE SEAT SWIVEL. THE MECHANIC CHECKED IT OUT AND DETERMINED THAT THE GEAR WAS STRIPPED. *TR | 19.1%ODI 10332542 · 83,000 miCAR: 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. DONE TO CORRECT PROBLEM: TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. FIRST DIAGNOSED AS A "FRONT CRUSH ZONE SENSOR". THAT WAS REPLACED AND PAID FOR BY ME, BUT DIDN'T FIX IT. NEXT DIAGNOSED AS AN AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULE. INFINITI REPLACED THAT UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM EITHER. NEXT DIAGNOS… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 28.0%ODI 11162354 · 60,000 miTHE 2 REAR DOOR LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. DANGEROUS CONDITION. | 210.0%ODI 10715504I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM ORANGE AUTO SALES VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE DAY I BROUGHT THE CAR ITS BEEN A PROBLEM THEY WERE SAYING THEY WERE GOING TO FIX IT TO MY SATISFACTION AS A CUSTOMER SO I PURCHASE THE CAR NOT ONLY THAT THEY HAVE TAX FRAUD GOING ON I ASK ORANGE AUTO SALES TO FIX THE REASON WHY ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DVD PLAYER TURNING SIGNALS AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM AS OF TODAY THE ONLY ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN FIXED WHERE THE TURNING SIGNALS A THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM HALF WAY COMPLETED THEY NEVER PROPERLY INSTALLED THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCRE… | 218.2%ODI 10897407"TAKATA RECALL" MY CARS DASHBOARD WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE DUE TO BUBBLES AND MELTING LIKE GUM BEFORE MY EYES AND I DO USE A SUNSCREEN NOW IT'S LIKE A NIGHTMARE STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT ARE YOUR COMPANY GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS. | 125.0%ODI 115808631.Sunroof 2. Water pouring in to vehicle while driving and park. 3.No 4.No 5.No | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 312.0%ODI 11152162ALL THE LIGHTS ARE SWEATING, POOR VISIBILITY. ACCORDING TO: NUMBER OF REVIEWS ON HTSA: 06V-328 REVIEW DATE: ABRYCT 3 2006 NUMBER REVOCATION MANUFACTURER: R0608 SUMMARY DURING CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TESTING SOME SPECIAL VEHICLES SPORTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL STANDARD SAFETY CAR. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTED DEVICES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT” HEAD LAMP CHARGES DO NOT CORRESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PHOTOMETRIC VALUES OF THE HEAD LAMP REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD RED CARD REACT HEAT HAZE RIGHT HYRECE RIGHT HYRECE REACTOR HYRECRANIOR REACTOR HYR… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 10863703 · 119,000 miIN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. N THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER’S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 28.0%ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. | 15.0%ODI 11470360The fuel gauge doesn’t accurately show the correct amount of fuel that’s in the suv. This is a safety issue when driving and not knowing how much fuel you have. | 19.1%ODI 10863703 · 119,000 miIN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. N THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER’S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AND INJURIES RESULTING FROM TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, BY PROVIDING… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 14.0%ODI 10537495 · 113,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. | 15.0%ODI 11011780 · 110,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS BEGINNING TO FORM BUBBLES THE SIZE OF DOOR KNOBS. THE FAILURE PRODUCED A GLARE FROM THE BUBBLES, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL FOUR YEARS AROUND 2006. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING BROUGHT IN AROUND THE TIME O… | 218.2%ODI 10854928TAKATA 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. MY DASHBOARD IS HIGHLY DAMAGED BY THE BAD ADHESIVE USED IN SEVERAL MODELS COVERING SEVERAL YEAR'S OF INFINITY /NISSAN VEHICLES. WHICH THE COMPANY CLAIMED AGAIN, ONLY OCCURRED IN HIGH HUMIDITY STATES. MISSOURI, FLORIDA AND TEXAS HAVE CLASS ACTION SUITS IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARDS THAT SURPASS THE 8 YEAR MARK THE ONLY COVERED. REFUSED TO CALL IT A "RECAL… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Seats | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 210.0%ODI 10470771 · 102,000 miTHE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WILL NO LONGER MOVE BACK/FORWARD. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT REMAINS STATIONARY AND THE LEFT SIDE MOVES MAKING THE SEAT SWIVEL. THE MECHANIC CHECKED IT OUT AND DETERMINED THAT THE GEAR WAS STRIPPED. *TR | 19.1%ODI 10908651 · 72,000 miAIR BAG RECALL RECEIVED ON RE ABOUT JULY 2016. AS OF TODAY , SEPTEMBER 22, 2016, THE REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | Too few reports for a range | 117,000 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10671910 · 86,000 miVEHICLE EXPERIENCED A MINOR GRAZING IMPACT ON BOTH RIGHT SIDE DOORS (IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION), WHICH DEPLOYED THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAGS AND ALSO THE AIRBAG INSIDE THE FRONT PASSENGER LEATHER SEAT. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDOW GLASS DIDN'T BREAK, THE DOORS OPENED AND CLOSED NORMALLY. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT WHEN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THE ENGINE DIED IMMEDIATELY, AS IF FROM AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE DRIVER (ME) HAD NO BRAKING. THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND COASTED TO A STOP IN A YARD AT T… ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. |
| Exterior Lighting | Too few reports for a range | 148,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. |
| Structure | Too few reports for a range | 124,000 mi | 3 (sparse) | ODI 10286230 · 35,000 miI OWN A 2003 INFINITY FX45 AWD. ABOUT JUNE 2007 THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO PEEL AND BREAKDOWN AND BECOME STICKY. SO I PUT A WHEEL COVER. PROBLEM COVERED UP. THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT UNTIL ABOUT A MONTH AGO I NOTICED A CRACK ON THE DASH IN THE CORNER BY THE SPEAKER IN THE CENTER OF THE DASH. THEN THE NEXT TIME I NOTICED A CRACK BY THE CORNER OF THE LEFT DASH SPEAKER, THEN THE NEXT TIME THE RIGHT DASH SPEAKER. NOW I NOTICED A CRACK BY THE FAR RIGHT AIR CONDITIONER VENT ON THE DASH. THE DASH IS CRACKING APART IN FRONT OF MY EYES. I HAVE A FRIEND … ODI 10653669 · 175,000 miTHE DASHBOARD IS SEVERELY CRACKING AT ALL SPEAKERS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGE PARKED SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE AND WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. POOR QUALITY MATERIALS OR CONSTRUCTION. *TR ODI 10654833 · 124,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD NEAR THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | Too few reports for a range | 148,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Too few reports for a range | 14,500 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10047096 · 500 miWHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70) ON THE FLORIDA TPKE THE CAR DOWN SHIFTED TO LOW GEAR ON ITS OWN. THIS CAUSED A SUDDEN SLOWDOWN, AND I WAS ALMOST REARENDED BY A FOLLOWING 18 WHEELER. AFTER RETURNING UNIT TO DEALER FOR CORRECTION THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AT THE GARDENS MALL IN PALM BEACH GARDENS A FEW DAYS LATER. *LA ODI 10119008 · 28,500 miTHE CHILD WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR FROM PARK WITHOUT THE CONSUMER BEING PRESENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKES OR WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURE STATES THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED AS SUCH. *NM |
| Unknown Or Other | Too few reports for a range | 116,000 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 11162354 · 60,000 miTHE 2 REAR DOOR LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. DANGEROUS CONDITION. ODI 11290426 · 172,000 miI WAS BACKING DOWN MY DRIVE WAY (ABOUT 200 FT.) AND I HEARD A POPING SOUND. THEN AS I STARTED TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD IS WAS LOUDER, SOUND CAME FROM THE ROOF SO I OPENED THE CURTAIN IN FRONT OF THE MOON ROOF AND IT WAS ALL SHATTERED. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED AND THE TEMP THAT DAY WAS IN THE LOW 40 DEGREES. |
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 485 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10060555 · 485 miWAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND CAR CUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART AT ALL, HAD TO CALL INFINITI TO HAVE IT TOWED. *JB |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | Too few reports for a range | 124,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10654833 · 124,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD NEAR THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2008: 0 complaints · 2009: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Air Bags | Exterior Lighting | Structure | Fuel/Propulsion System | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Unknown Or Other | Electrical System | Exterior Lighting:Headlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | 3ODI 11152162ALL THE LIGHTS ARE SWEATING, POOR VISIBILITY. ACCORDING TO: NUMBER OF REVIEWS ON HTSA: 06V-328 REVIEW DATE: ABRYCT 3 2006 NUMBER REVOCATION MANUFACTURER: R0608 SUMMARY DURING CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TESTING SOME SPECIAL VEHICLES SPORTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL STANDARD SAFETY CAR. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTED DEVICES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT” HEAD LAMP CHARGES DO NOT CORRESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PHOTOMETRIC VALUES OF THE HEAD LAMP REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD RED CARD REACT HEAT HAZE RIGHT HYRECE RIGHT HYRECE REACTOR HYRECRANIOR REACTOR HYR… ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. ODI 11361941HELLO! MY NAME IS [XXX]. I OWNER OF INFINITI FX45 2003 [XXX] AND ACCORDING TO VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/ I HAVE SEVERAL INCOMPLETE DEFECTS IN MY CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS AND SUPPORT ME WITH PARTS REPLACEMENT? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP IN RUSSIA, NO ACTION ON MY APPEAL HAPPENED. THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP, I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE.RUSSIA CANNOT BE SELECTED IN YOUR FORM. SORRY FOR THE INACCURATE INFORMATION INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT… | 0 | 2ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. ODI 11361941HELLO! MY NAME IS [XXX]. I OWNER OF INFINITI FX45 2003 [XXX] AND ACCORDING TO VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/ I HAVE SEVERAL INCOMPLETE DEFECTS IN MY CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS AND SUPPORT ME WITH PARTS REPLACEMENT? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP IN RUSSIA, NO ACTION ON MY APPEAL HAPPENED. THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP, I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE.RUSSIA CANNOT BE SELECTED IN YOUR FORM. SORRY FOR THE INACCURATE INFORMATION INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT… | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3ODI 11152162ALL THE LIGHTS ARE SWEATING, POOR VISIBILITY. ACCORDING TO: NUMBER OF REVIEWS ON HTSA: 06V-328 REVIEW DATE: ABRYCT 3 2006 NUMBER REVOCATION MANUFACTURER: R0608 SUMMARY DURING CANADIAN COMPLIANCE TESTING SOME SPECIAL VEHICLES SPORTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL STANDARD SAFETY CAR. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTED DEVICES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT” HEAD LAMP CHARGES DO NOT CORRESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PHOTOMETRIC VALUES OF THE HEAD LAMP REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD RED CARD REACT HEAT HAZE RIGHT HYRECE RIGHT HYRECE REACTOR HYRECRANIOR REACTOR HYR… ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. ODI 11361941HELLO! MY NAME IS [XXX]. I OWNER OF INFINITI FX45 2003 [XXX] AND ACCORDING TO VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/ I HAVE SEVERAL INCOMPLETE DEFECTS IN MY CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS AND SUPPORT ME WITH PARTS REPLACEMENT? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP IN RUSSIA, NO ACTION ON MY APPEAL HAPPENED. THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP, I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE.RUSSIA CANNOT BE SELECTED IN YOUR FORM. SORRY FOR THE INACCURATE INFORMATION INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT… | — | 0 | 2ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. ODI 11361941HELLO! MY NAME IS [XXX]. I OWNER OF INFINITI FX45 2003 [XXX] AND ACCORDING TO VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/ I HAVE SEVERAL INCOMPLETE DEFECTS IN MY CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS AND SUPPORT ME WITH PARTS REPLACEMENT? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP IN RUSSIA, NO ACTION ON MY APPEAL HAPPENED. THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP, I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE.RUSSIA CANNOT BE SELECTED IN YOUR FORM. SORRY FOR THE INACCURATE INFORMATION INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT… | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10654833 · 124,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD NEAR THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. ODI 11361941HELLO! MY NAME IS [XXX]. I OWNER OF INFINITI FX45 2003 [XXX] AND ACCORDING TO VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/ I HAVE SEVERAL INCOMPLETE DEFECTS IN MY CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS AND SUPPORT ME WITH PARTS REPLACEMENT? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP IN RUSSIA, NO ACTION ON MY APPEAL HAPPENED. THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP, I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE.RUSSIA CANNOT BE SELECTED IN YOUR FORM. SORRY FOR THE INACCURATE INFORMATION INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT… | 2ODI 11341361 · 148,000 miI AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR. ODI 11361941HELLO! MY NAME IS [XXX]. I OWNER OF INFINITI FX45 2003 [XXX] AND ACCORDING TO VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/ I HAVE SEVERAL INCOMPLETE DEFECTS IN MY CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS AND SUPPORT ME WITH PARTS REPLACEMENT? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP IN RUSSIA, NO ACTION ON MY APPEAL HAPPENED. THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP, I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE.RUSSIA CANNOT BE SELECTED IN YOUR FORM. SORRY FOR THE INACCURATE INFORMATION INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT… | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10654833 · 124,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI FX45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD NEAR THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.