Infiniti M45 Problems by Year
Infiniti M45 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical M45 year: 2003, 2004, 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 M45: 129 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 M45: 72 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2004 M45: 43 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti M45 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 88 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Power Train | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Infiniti M45 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2003: fuel system, gasoline (65)
All Infiniti M45 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 M45 | 1 | 5 | — | Steering | |
| 2009 M45 | 2 | 5 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2008 M45 | 6 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 M45 | 27 | 4 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2006 M45 | 72 | 5 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 M45 | 43 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 M45 | 129 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti M45 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (129), 2004 (43), 2006 (72) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical M45 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti M45?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 88 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti M45 have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.