Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Infiniti FX45
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Infiniti FX45 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 5 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Infiniti FX45 faces several issues with latches, locks, electrical systems, and airbag complaints. Though not plagued by engine or transmission failures, the frequent non-critical issues suggest higher ownership costs and lower overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$400 | very common |
| Electrical System | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Air Bags | 100,000–140,000 miles | No reliable estimate | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Alignment and balance
- Belt inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Power door locks not working
- Dashboard lights flashing
- Airbag warning light on
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Seat reclining issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Infiniti FX45 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.