Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2006 Infiniti FX45
The 2006 Infiniti FX45 has limited recall and complaint issues, mainly involving airbags. While generally reliable, ensure airbags have been addressed during inspection. Consider potential unknown issues by requesting detailed past maintenance records from the seller.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Infiniti FX45 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V139000 Front Passenger Air Bag Cushion May Tear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V028000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V349000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V328000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V244000 FMVSS 108/REAR COMBINATION LAMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V555000 FUEL FILLER HOSE CRACKING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Airbag failures
How to check: Ensure airbag recall issues have been resolved.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Knocking or ticking sounds.
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for unusual vibrations or noises.
Red flag: Excessive vibrations felt in cabin.
- 03
City driving
What to check: Verify smooth transmission shifts.
Red flag: Hard or delayed shifting.
- 04
Braking
What to check: Test braking for smooth operation.
Red flag: Grinding or squealing noises.
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Check for stable acceleration response.
Red flag: Hesitation or poor acceleration.
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag recall been addressed?
- Any other known mechanical issues?
- Can you provide a detailed service history?
- Has the vehicle ever been in an accident?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service history records
- Airbag recall completion certificate
- Vehicle title
- Accident repair receipts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Infiniti FX45 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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