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Infiniti FX45Model year report

2005 Infiniti FX45 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
72,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.5L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Infiniti FX45 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2005 Infiniti FX45. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and latches, locks and linkages (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 11% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 65 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. …”

NHTSA complaint #10863703, filed 2016-05, 119,000 miles

Fuel system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10367832, filed 2010-11, 55,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: “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 53,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10465097, filed 2012-07, 53,000 miles

Other or unknown: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10897407, filed 2016-08

Mileage when problems were reported

11% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 84,400 miles.

0%0–1011%10–250%25–5044%50–7522%75–10011%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 72,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2006201020112012201642018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Infiniti FX45 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
FX45 AWD4.5L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141815$5,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2005 Infiniti FX45 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 65 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 65 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti FX45

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20051172,0009—15—Not enough data
20042099,0007—15—Falling
20032547,9449—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Infiniti FX45 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Infiniti FX45 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2005 Infiniti FX45 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Infiniti FX45 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2005 Infiniti FX45 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Infiniti FX45 get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Infiniti FX45 (FX45 AWD, 4.5L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 14 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Infiniti FX45 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 84,400 miles; 11% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.