2004 Infiniti M45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M45 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Infiniti M45. That ranks 3rd out of 7 M45 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (23 complaints, 53%), typically at around 72,750 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 43owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 23 | 53% | 72,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 16% | 137,523 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 16% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 12% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 7% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 155,924 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 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.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Risk: If this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on october 25, 2004. Owners should contact 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti m45. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, the engine stalled, and all of the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnostic results were unknown. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti m45. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an auto parts store, where it was determined that the cam shaft sensor needed to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti m45. While driving at various speeds, the brake light did not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
Tl* the contact owns 2004 infiniti m45. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle started sputtering before stalling. The contact mentioned that the entire instrument panel illuminated and moments later, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle exhibited the failure multiple…
Frame on drivers seat broken causing seat to list to the left side. Previously repaired by dealer who informed us at the time that it could not be repaired again, it would need to be replaced at at cost of approx $1800.00. Seat currently now needs replacement. This is a one owner vehicle and has…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti M45?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Infiniti M45?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.