2003 Infiniti M45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M45 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Infiniti M45. That is the most of any M45 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (65 complaints, 50%), typically at around 85,475 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 129owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Infiniti M45 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 65 | 50% | 85,475 | “fuel gauge” (68%) | — |
| Engine | 23 | 18% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 17% | 95,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 14% | 86,416 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 11 | 9% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% | 159,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 4% | 85,372 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 137,780 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | 126,355 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 55,617 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 157,236 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 52,550 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 55,617 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Infiniti M45 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 infiniti m45 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2002, through june 3, 2004. Due to a circuit board failure, the fuel gauge may read a fuel level higher than actually exists. As a result, the vehicle may run out of gas without notice.
Risk: The vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the circuit board free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
Risk: This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel level gauge system failure (PE11038) — opened Dec 14, 2011, closed Mar 22, 2012, led to recall 12V088000.
- Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags (EA09005) — opened Apr 1, 2009, closed Apr 3, 2012, led to recall 12V079000.
- Side air bag non-deployment (PE08067) — opened Dec 2, 2008, closed Apr 1, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge failed to read the fuel level correctly and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed several times to a dealer and independent mechanic however, the fuel gauge sensor…
The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the driverâs side module needed to be replaced. The driverâs side air bag module was replaced. The…
Traveling at about 60 mph on a state route, the car shut down. No power, no dash lights, inability to use turn signals to indicate the intention of changing lanes to the right and onto the side of the road, which nearly caused a collision as the car slowed to crawl. Once pulled onto the side of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti m45. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the fuel gauge indicated the fuel tank was full at all times. The vehicle ran out of fuel due to the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer bennett infiniti (1060 pa-315…
I am the owner of a white 2003 infiniti m45. A few years ago, i noticed a small chip right above he windshield on the roof of the car. I contacted infiniti back then to see if there were any recalls, but there were not. At this point, there is no paint covering the top of the vehicle. As of today…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti M45?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 65 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Infiniti M45?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Infiniti M45 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M45 model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.