Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Infiniti FX45
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Infiniti FX45 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints 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
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Infiniti FX45 has very few owner complaints and no recent NHTSA recalls, indicating a robust reliability. Issues are minimal, with concerns only in minor components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 50,000–70,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| door locks | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| airbags | 75,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | rare |
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
- timing belt inspection
- coolant system flush
- tire rotations
- battery checks
- brake pad replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering exterior lights
- difficulty locking doors
- airbag warning light
- unusual brake noises
- sudden drop in engine performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Infiniti FX45 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.