Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Infiniti FX45
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Infiniti FX45 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 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 #17V028000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture 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 #05V338000 FMVSS 225/LOWER ANCHORAGE BAR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Together, the 11 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Infiniti FX45 shows an average reliability rating. Frequent airbag complaints are notable, but overall defects spread across many components. No recent recalls, suggesting resolved systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| door latches | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| locking mechanisms | 90,000–130,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspections every 15,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag malfunction light
- Door latching issues
- Engine overheating
- Fuel system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Infiniti FX45 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.