2003 Infiniti FX45 Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A stylish melding of form and function. More than just a tall station wagon, the FX45 has several unique features to recommend it to the pseudo-SUV buyer.
Pros
Very good use of interior space, unique styling inside and out, powerful V8 engine.
Cons
Only seats four passengers.
What's New for 2003
The FX45 is an all-new crossover SUV from Infiniti. It is performance-oriented, and therefore boasts V8 power, sharp handling and standard all-wheel drive.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Love My FX!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
There are no words how much I love my FX45! All the power and handling you need! Basically it's a sports car, not an SUV!
Favorite Features
Look! Power! Handling! The tight feel!
Suggested Improvements
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Really Unsatisfied
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This car has had more problems than I could count. The rear hatch had a plastic strip detach and bend my roof (there's a recall for this). The engine knocks when cold (there's a recall for this). The dealer still hasn't fixed it after 3 tries. The tires keep losing pressure and then there's an annoying beep (dealer says that comes with the terriorty of having tire pressure sensors.) The most serious problem, the steering wheel knocks when turning to the left.The dealer changed the Rack & Pinion on it 3 times (that's a SERIOUS mechanical problem) and the SAME problem keeps coming back.You would think this car is a lemon but NO. The dealer says it's not. I'm stuck with a car that's not worth the price
Favorite Features
Has performance potential but unfortunately never meets them because of many mechanical problems. Nice looks.
Suggested Improvements
Improve on the many mechanical problems.
fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is a fun to drive vehicle. 3 years later and the fun is still there. No maintenance problems so far, and any problems have been addressed by dealer. Very fast acceleration and superb handling in dry or wet surface.
Favorite Features
design, performance, handling -
Suggested Improvements
Stock Goodyear RSA tires could be better (snow).
Good stuff, bad stuff...all sorts of stuff
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Have had the car 3 yrs. I drive it hard and in hot weather in southern FL and it always handles well. Factory goodyears are NO good. Causes car to shift all over the lane (some what typical with wide tires) and very unnerving at 100mph. Try nittos, fuzion, toyo etc...and the problem is resolved. Been through 3 sets of tires. Always extra power on tap but engine is very sensitive to "bad gas" from stations by the beach. Several instances of failure to downshift. Inf of CC ran all tests and NOTHING was found to be wrong. Another time must have got bad gas again and truck could not catch up to a punk in an Acura and it topped out at 109 ... it will do about 130-134 before electro nanny says stop.
Favorite Features
power power power...its catchy, fun to drive, handles like nothing else. I have had a Corvette lead the way and i stayed on his tail in twistys...testament to the FX45...a better driver in the Vette and i would have been done in, but good drivers are few and far between.
Suggested Improvements
The seat was replaced 6 times. Told me b/c i was over 200 pounds that it would keep breaking. UNACCEPTABLE. Poor access to service appts. Exerior mouldings replaced 3 times. All 4 rotors toasted and covered under warranty in less than 30K. Good truck for for $52K i should not be breaking seats....
2003 FX45
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Infiniti FX45 AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It is a different kind of car, a cross-over SUV, but is fun to drive and has great performance. The handling is very good on all road conditions. The interior has a very good design and the in dash map system is fabulous. My wife and kids really enjoy going for a drive, even long ones.
Favorite Features
The cruise control has a distance feature for keeping your spacing from the vehicle ahead of you. Even applies slight braking to maintain the distance.
Suggested Improvements
The factory tires wear terrible, 20000 miles and they are finished. The fuel economy needs to be improved. I am not a performance driver and I can't get better than 15 mpg, city or highway.
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