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2009 Infiniti FX45 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2009 Infiniti FX45 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other FX45 years?

FX45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted34 complaints2001: 1 complaints2003: 34 complaints2004: 26 complaints2005: 19 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 0 complaints
FX45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2009 Infiniti FX45 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V054000SteeringFebruary 2, 2015 · 16,973 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.

Consequence

Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.

2009 Infiniti FX45 — common questions

Is the 2009 Infiniti FX45 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Infiniti FX45 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Infiniti FX45. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2009 Infiniti FX45 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Infiniti FX45 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the FX45 years to avoid are 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2007. The cleanest record among FX45 years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.