2005 Infiniti Fx45 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Safety recalls (5)
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 2017-01-10 · campaign 17V028000 · 152,554 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks 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, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally
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 front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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 (66)
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.
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.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-006D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB10-029C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines 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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 66 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-12 · Structure:body · 84,400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti fx45. the contact stated that the dashboard was melting. the dealer (red noland infiniti, 425 motor world pkwy, colorado springs, co 80905, (719)-444-8881) was contacted and advised the contact to get a dashboard cover. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…”
2018-04-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 154,000 mi“i was driving home and was stopped at a red light. 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 p…”
2016-09-22 · Unknown Or Other · 72,000 mi“air bag recall received on re about july 2016. as of today , september 22, 2016, the repairs have not been made.…”
2016-08-21 · Unknown Or Other“"takata recall" my cars dashboard was replaced once before due to bubbles and melting like gum before my eyes and i do use a sunscreen now it's like a nightmare starting all over again. can you tell me what are your company going to do about this.…”
2016-05-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 119,000 mi“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. n the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragmen…”
2016-04-11 · Structure:body“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. which the company claimed again, o…”
2012-07-10 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 53,000 mi“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. the approximate failure mileage was …”
2011-07-02 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 60,000 mi“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. *tr…”
2010-11-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 55,000 mi“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. *tr…”
2010-05-27 · Electrical System · 83,000 mi“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. first diagnosed as a "front crush zone senso…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.