Infiniti

FX45

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD · model years 2003 to 2008

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The verdict

Best year: 2007. complaints: 1, below this model's typical 8; recalls: 4, below this model's typical 7.

Worst year: 2003. complaints: 25, about 3.1x this model's typical 8; recalls: 9, above this model's typical 7.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Infiniti FX45
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2003	1Gas	15	$5,150	9	25	AIR BAGS 16%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 25, about 3.1x this model's typical 8 recalls: 9, above this model's typical 7 Score: 24 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	1Gas	15	$5,150	7	20	AIR BAGS 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 19%
complaints: 20, about 2.5x this model's typical 8 recalls: 7, in line with this model's typical 7 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	1Gas	15	$5,150	9	11	AIR BAGS 21%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11%, STRUCTURE 11%
complaints: 11, above this model's typical 8 recalls: 9, above this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 52 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	1Gas	15	$5,150	7	4	AIR BAGS 75%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25%
complaints: 4, below this model's typical 8 recalls: 7, in line with this model's typical 7 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	1Gas	15	$5,150	4	1	AIR BAGS 100%
complaints: 1, below this model's typical 8 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 7 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	1Gas	14	$5,500	4	3	AIR BAGS 33%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 33%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 33%
complaints: 3, below this model's typical 8 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 7 Score: 83 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2003: 15 to 2008: 14

Owner complaints2003: 25 to 2008: 3

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Infiniti FX45 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.