DecodedCarsInfiniti FX45
4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2008
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 4.5L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 14–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (6)
The 2008 FX45 in brief
The 2008 Infiniti FX45 is a SUV - offered with a 4.5L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,489 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), 20% worse than the 2008 SUV - average of 17.4 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
The Infiniti FX45 has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2007 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 15 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (7), unknown or other (3), structure › body (2).
2005 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 6 campaigns and 12 owner complaints.
How the 2005 FX45 compares
The 2005 Infiniti FX45 is a SUV - offered with a 4.5L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,330 lb.
2008 FX45 pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 24 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 20% below the 2008 SUV - average of 17.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
FX45 changes by model year
- 2008
- Lightest version 159 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2008 FX45
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 15 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 BMW X5 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2008 BMW X3 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2008 Lexus RX | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →