2003 Infiniti Fx45 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (3) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2020-01-09 · campaign 20V008000 · 307,962 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. T
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V349000 · 413,852 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nis
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Air Bags 2015-05-15 · campaign 15V287000 · 1,090,569 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Air Bags 2015-04-17 · campaign 15V226000 · 12,606 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the pas
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.
Service bulletins (85)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2026-04-29 · ITB03-068A · Service Campaign
voluntary service campaign id # p3156 is no longer active. · repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under campaign id # p3156. · discard all previous versions of itb03-068.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB13-007I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-29 · ITB09-039K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 85 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-09-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“hello! my name is [xxx]. i owner of infiniti fx45 2003 [xxx] and according to vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/ i have several incomplete defects in my car. could you please check this and support me with parts replacement? thank you in advance! i contacted a dealership in russia, no action on my appeal happened. they don't do anything. please help, i am wo…”
2020-07-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 148,000 mi“i am located in russia, and the local infiniti dealer does not perform recall companies on my car.…”
2019-12-20 · Unknown Or Other · 172,000 mi“i was backing down my drive way (about 200 ft.) and i heard a poping sound. then as i started to drive down the road is was louder, sound came from the roof so i opened the curtain in front of the moon roof and it was all shattered. the car has always been garaged and the temp that day was in the low 40 degrees.…”
2018-12-18 · Unknown Or Other · 60,000 mi“the 2 rear door locks don't lock or unlock. dangerous condition.…”
2018-11-17 · Exterior Lighting“all the lights are sweating, poor visibility. according to: number of reviews on htsa: 06v-328 review date: abryct 3 2006 number revocation manufacturer: r0608 summary during canadian compliance testing some special vehicles sports not eligible for federal standard safety car. 108, “lamps, reflected devices and related equipment” head l…”
2017-12-20 · Air Bags“takata recall: your site indicates that my vehicle has takata airbag(s). however, infiniti's website says my vehicle is not affected by the takata recall. i contacted infiniti customer service and was told my car was not affected (see attached email). i am concerned that infiniti's recall program is missing my vehicle…”
2017-01-25 · Power Train · 160,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti fx45. while driving 35 mph, a loud noise was heard when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed the driveshaft on the ground. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the shaft bolt separated from the…”
2015-01-12 · Air Bags · 86,000 mi · 💥 crash“vehicle experienced a minor grazing impact on both right side doors (in the middle of an intersection), which deployed the right side airbags and also the airbag inside the front passenger leather seat. after the accident, the window glass didn't break, the doors opened and closed normally. the safety issue is that when the airbags deployed, the en…”
2014-11-13 · Structure · 124,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti fx45. the contact stated that during inclement weather, the drivers side headlights would fail. in addition, the contact stated that there was a crack on the front passenger side dashboard near the air bag. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mil…”
2014-11-09 · Structure · 175,000 mi“the dashboard is severely cracking at all speakers. the vehicle has been garage parked since original purchase and we are the original owners. poor quality materials or construction. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.