A Infiniti FX45 VIN opens with JNR (Japan). Position 11, the plant, reads X; a 2008 FX45 carries 8 in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 12 recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Infiniti FX45 VIN
Here is a real 2004 Infiniti FX45 VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN JNRBS08W14X404966 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Infiniti FX45 VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 4 Infiniti FX45 VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNR | Japan | — | 4 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Infiniti FX45
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Infiniti FX45 has not yet outlived: its 6 years still map one-to-one. All 6 model years of the Infiniti FX45, 2003 to 2008, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | — |
| 2004 | 4 | — |
| 2003 | 3 | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Infiniti FX45 VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 4 VINs the Infiniti FX45 uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | B (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | S (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | W (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Infiniti FX45 VIN gets you
Behind a Infiniti FX45 VIN: 21 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 12 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 21 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 15 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 6 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Infiniti FX45
A Infiniti FX45 VIN normally opens with JNR; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Infiniti FX45 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 12 recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Infiniti FX45.
What year is my FX45 by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2008 FX45 carries 8, a 2007 FX45 carries 7, a 2006 FX45 carries 6.
Where was my FX45 built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 21 dated Infiniti FX45 VINs it reads X 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Infiniti FX45 VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 4 Infiniti FX45 VINs here, B is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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