2003 Infiniti FX45 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Infiniti FX45, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“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 mileage was 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10654833, filed 2014-11, 124,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11152162, filed 2018-11“- the contact has a complaint on a 2003 infinity FX45. The contact stated that the turn signal system on the vehicle could cause an accident since the bar also has the high beam/on and off head light switch at the end of the turn signal bar. The contact stated that when driving and making a left turn or right turn it is very easy to turn on the head lights off, which could cause an accident since the driver could lose visibility. This issue began on january 2007, and had occurred three times while driving on the road. The current mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10185845, filed 2007-03Related recalls
- 06V328000Aug 31, 2006During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108…Covers: Infiniti FX45 2003–2006, FX35 2003–2006
- 06V244000Jul 11, 2006During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108…Covers: Infiniti FX45 2003–2006, FX35 2003–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10032304Nov 27, 2013Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. Water in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not…
- 10021509Apr 18, 2007Exterior lamp fogging.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Infiniti FX45
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
2 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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