2004 Infiniti FX45 vs 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Infiniti FX45 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 260 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 47,323 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti FX45 | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 49 |
| Power Train | 0 | 50 |
| Tires | 0 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 22 |
| Suspension | 0 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2004 Infiniti FX45
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.