2003 Infiniti FX45 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,031miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Infiniti FX45, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,031 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall to tighten torque of front brake caliper mounting folds. The consumer complained of a pulling and catching noise in the front brakes, especially the right front brake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that nothing could be done in regard to the front brake caliper. A friend of the consumer's informed him of the caliper recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10099692, filed 2004-11, 10,062 miles“- the contact called regarding the 2003 FX45 infinite. The contact stated that when he drove over 60 MPH he had to keep pumping the brakes in order for them to function. The failure mileage was 42,000 miles. The contact stated that the rotors and brake pads had been replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10184931, filed 2007-03, 42,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V476000Nov 14, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be adequately tightened. This could result in one or both of the caliper…Covers: Infiniti FX45 2003, FX35 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10127461Nov 28, 2017BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake…
- 10016399Jul 13, 2005Brake judder from front brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 Infiniti FX45
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Infiniti FX45
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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