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.
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 8/20/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2006 Infiniti Fx45.