The most-reported FX45 run is JNRBS08W63X (2003 builds) with 6 complaints, 2× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 21% of reports; NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for FX45 model years 2003–2008.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti FX45 has 7 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 81% of every FX45 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNRBS08W63X•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| JNRBS08W23X•••••• | 2003 | 1 | — | |
| JNRBS08W83X•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| JNRBS08W03X•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| JNRBS08W33X•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| JNRBS08W13X•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| JNRBS08WX3X•••••• | 2003 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 21 | 7 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2003 at 3 complaints per run; lightest is 2003 at 3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 21% of everything Infiniti FX45 owners report: Exterior Lighting, 5 of 21 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Seats | — | — | |
| Visibility | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on the Infiniti FX45; the 6 below cover build years 2003 to 2008. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 20V008000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2003–2008 |
| 16V349000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2003–2008 |
| 17V028000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2005–2008 |
| 06V244000 | Exterior Lighting | 2003–2006 |
| 05V555000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 2003–2006 |
| 06V328000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 2003–2006 |
20V008000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2003: 17 years on the road before the recall.
The FX45 against its rivals
The FX45 draws 3 complaints per production run; the GMC Envoy 5.4, the Buick Rendezvous 5.7 and the Suzuki XL7 1.6.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti FX45 | 21 | 7 | 4.8% | |
| GMC Envoy | 2,599 | 483 | 5.5% | |
| Buick Rendezvous | 973 | 171 | 4.9% | |
| Suzuki XL7 | 51 | 31 | 21.6% |
How serious were they
Of the 21 reports on the Infiniti FX45, 4.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Infiniti FX45 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 21 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (4.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti FX45 share of that is 21 complaints over 7 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Infiniti FX45 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 21 NHTSA complaints from 7 FX45 runs and 12 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which FX45 production run has the most complaints?
JNRBS08W63X, a 2003 build, with 6 complaints. The typical FX45 run has 3.
Does the FX45 get more complaints than the GMC Envoy?
No: 3 complaints per production run for the FX45 against 5.4 for the GMC Envoy.
How many FX45 complaints involve a crash?
4.8% of 21 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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