2003 Infiniti FX45 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

9 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Infiniti FX45 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (6 reports).

9Recalls
25Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Infiniti FX45 recalls

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 20V008Jan 9, 2020307,962 vehicles affected

The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.

Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments

Recall 16V349May 24, 2016413,852 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 15V287May 15, 20151,090,569 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause it to rupture.

Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 15V226Apr 17, 201512,606 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Recall 06V328Aug 31, 2006105,200 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting

Recall 06V244Jul 11, 2006105,200 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline

Recall 05V555Dec 13, 2005192,659 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Recall 03V476Nov 14, 200324,300 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 03V164May 5, 2003164 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Infiniti FX45 problems

Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting6
Air Bags5
Power Train4
Structure4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Unknown Or Other2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Visibility1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2020-09-30, Air Bags
HELLO! MY NAME IS [XXX]. I OWNER OF INFINITI FX45 2003 [XXX] AND ACCORDING TO VINRCL.SAFERCAR.GOV/VIN/ I HAVE SEVERAL INCOMPLETE DEFECTS IN MY CAR. COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS AND SUPPORT ME WITH PARTS REPLACEMENT? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! I CONTACTED A DEALERSHIP IN RUSSIA, NO ACTION ON MY APPEAL HAPPENED. THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP, I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHER PEOPLE.RUSSIA CANNOT BE SELECTED IN YOUR FORM. SORRY FOR THE INACCURATE INFORMATION INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2020-07-24, Air Bags
I AM LOCATED IN RUSSIA, AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER DOES NOT PERFORM RECALL COMPANIES ON MY CAR.
2019-12-20, Unknown Or Other
I WAS BACKING DOWN MY DRIVE WAY (ABOUT 200 FT.) AND I HEARD A POPING SOUND. THEN AS I STARTED TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD IS WAS LOUDER, SOUND CAME FROM THE ROOF SO I OPENED THE CURTAIN IN FRONT OF THE MOON ROOF AND IT WAS ALL SHATTERED. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED AND THE TEMP THAT DAY WAS IN THE LOW 40 DEGREES.
2018-12-18, Unknown Or Other
THE 2 REAR DOOR LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. DANGEROUS CONDITION.
2018-11-17, Air Bags
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. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTED DEVICES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT” HEAD LAMP CHARGES DO NOT CORRESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PHOTOMETRIC VALUES OF THE HEAD LAMP REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD RED CARD REACT HEAT HAZE RIGHT HYRECE RIGHT HYRECE REACTOR HYRECRANIOR REACTOR HYRELECTRICANTS ONLY HYRES TO HAVE ON RIGHT HYRECTS ON RIGHT HARDWARE RIGHT HARDWARE RIGHT HYRECE HYRES, RIGHT TO HAVE RIGHT TO HAVE RIGHT TO HAVE RIGHT

2003 Infiniti FX45 questions

Does the 2003 Infiniti FX45 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2003 Infiniti FX45: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti FX45?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (6), Air Bags (5), Power Train (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Infiniti FX45 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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