Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Infiniti FX45
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Infiniti FX45 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V349000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V287000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V226000 Passenger 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
- NHTSA #03V476000 NISSAN/FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V164000 NISSAN/TRANSAXLE/DIFFERENTIAL BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 25 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Infiniti FX45 has an average reliability rating due to recurring airbag recalls and common complaints related to lighting and powertrain issues. While the airbag inflator recall is significant, routine maintenance can mitigate other problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| Fuel filler hose | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Brake caliper | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$450 | occasional |
| Headlamp assembly | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 50,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Passenger airbag warning light
- Frequent headlight failures
- Transmission shifting issues
- Fuel smell during refueling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Infiniti FX45 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.