2005 Infiniti FX45 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
72,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 11 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
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 | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Air Bags: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2006: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2016: 4; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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 11089268 · 2018-04-22 (April 22, 2018)
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. I MADE IT HOME A FEW BLOCKS AWAY AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE SHOP WHERE I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CODES I RECEIVED WERE P1754, P1757, AND P1759. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 5 SPEED ONLY. I WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT I HAVE NEVER HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON OR HAD ANY PROBLEMS WIH MY VEHICLE UNTIL NOW. I THINK IT SHOULD BE EXPANDED …
Owner-reported narrative. 154,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11089268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10332542 · 2010-05-27 (May 27, 2010)
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. 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…
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10332542 at NHTSA ↗