2004 Infiniti FX45 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
99,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 20 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 15.0% |
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 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: 5; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 5; Engine: 2; Seats: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 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 10100732 · 2004-11-29 (November 29, 2004)
THE BRIGHTNESS/INTENSITY OF THE LED BRAKE LIGHTS (AND TURN SIGNALS) ON NEW INFINITY L45 VEHICLES IS EXTREMELY HIGH AND IS NEARLY BLINDING WHEN FOLLOWING BEHIND IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. THEY MUST BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION RANGE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10100732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10138964 · 2005-10-06 (October 6, 2005)
MULTIPLE BRAKE ISSUES, CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,819 miles reported. Look up ODI 10138964 at NHTSA ↗