AI Damage2005 Infiniti FX45: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Infiniti FX45 filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and latches, locks, linkages. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 36% of all complaints
- 2 Latches, locks, linkages 18% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 18% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 5 Electronic stability control 9% of all complaints
- 6 Engine and cooling 9% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- Air bags: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.5 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti fx45. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. The dealer (red noland infiniti, [address], colorado springs, [ZIP], [phone]) was contacted and advised the contact to get a dashboard cover. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
I felt a jerk from under the hood then the check engine light came on. My car then began to drive very sluggishly and struggled to pick up speed. I made it home a few blocks away and had it towed to the shop where I was told I needed a new transmission. The codes I received were p1754, p1757, and p1759.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Takata recall. I own 2005 infinity fx45. They recently had a mass recall, but only in certain states, "high humidity " states. Let's recap. My vehicle has always lived in michigan. My dashboard is highly damaged by the bad adhesive used in several models covering several year's of infinity /nissan vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti fx45. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to unlock both of the rear interior power doors and the front passenger side door but the doors would only unlock manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem.
All 4 door lock actuators have failed. Cannot enter or exist vehicle without manually unlocking doors. Only drivers door has key entry, leaving 3 unsafe doors with no way of entry.
Fuel gauge does not register correctly. When full only shows 3/4 and when empty with lite on can only put 13 gals in before spillage. The gauge is constantly moving.
Car: 2005 infiniti fx45 failure: airbag system warning light blinking occurs: constantly, until cleared in the computer. Once it's cleared it is variable as to how long it will be before it starts blinking again, usually 1 - 7 days. Done to correct problem: taken to dealer for diagnostics.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FX45 has 9 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 11, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti FX45?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, latches, locks, linkages, structure. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (18%), warning lights, check engine (18%), A/C or heater (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Infiniti FX45?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Infiniti FX45 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2005 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.