Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2007 Infiniti FX45
The 2007 Infiniti FX45 shows durability in performance but has a few minor issues reported by owners, particularly with the airbag system. Attention during inspection should focus on checking these areas to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Infiniti FX45 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Airbag deployment failure
How to check: Verify airbag warning light is off during startup and driving.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Check for any airbag warning lights on dash.
Red flag: Airbag light stays on
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for unusual ticking sounds in the cabin.
Red flag: Persistent ticking noise
- 03
City driving
What to check: Monitor dashboard for any warning lights.
Red flag: Warning lights appear
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Ensure smooth acceleration without jerking.
Red flag: Jerking or loss of power
- 05
Braking maneuver
What to check: Evaluate brake response for any delays or noises.
Red flag: Noises or braking delay
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag system been serviced?
- Has the vehicle been involved in any accidents?
- Are there any outstanding recalls?
- When was the last safety inspection conducted?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle maintenance records
- Airbag service records
- Recall clearance document
- Safety inspection reports
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Infiniti FX45 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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