AI Damage2008 Infiniti FX45: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Infiniti FX45 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- 3 Latches, locks, linkages 33% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (33% 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
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 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.
Takata recall I assume this is the case - however- I received a recall notice months ago and the have still not heard about any follow-up at all from the dealer, I want to have my part replaced asap - this is now more than an inconvenience
While driving at approximately 45 mph, the front headlights began to flicker before failing to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the headlight baluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
My wife seems to be affected by the same problem all other fx owners on here are affected by. She can not get into her car without the use of her key. It is terrible to pay that much for a car and have to stand in the rain fumbling with your keys. Both driver side doors are affected.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FX45 has 9 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti FX45?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, exterior lighting, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 models
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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.