Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2009 Infiniti Fx
The 2009 Infiniti FX has minimal owner complaints, particularly related to tire issues. It may be a reliable used vehicle, but checking for potential tire-related problems and ensuring recall completion is important.
Known issues to inspect
Tire wear issues
How to check: Inspect tires for uneven wear or damage.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual tire noise or vibration.
Red flag: Persistent noise or shaking
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check tire pressure warning light.
Red flag: Tire pressure light stays on
- 03
Low-speed turns
What to check: Feel for tire slipping or noise.
Red flag: Tires slip or make noise
- 04
Normal acceleration
What to check: Check for smooth ride without vibrations.
Red flag: Vibrations felt through steering wheel
- 05
Highway speed
What to check: Ensure tires are stable at high speed.
Red flag: Car feels unstable or drifts
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have the tires been replaced?
- Any recent tire issues?
- Was the tire pressure sensor replaced?
- Are there any open recalls on the tires?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Maintenance records
- Tire replacement receipts
- Recall completion proof
- Vehicle history report
Generated by gpt-4o on 8/20/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2009 Infiniti Fx.