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Infiniti M45 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns across the Infiniti M45, 2003–2010. Owners have filed 280 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most (129) and the 2010 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Infiniti M45 complaints by model year

280 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

2003200420062007200820092010
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2010 · 1 complaints
  • 2009 · 2 complaints
  • 2008 · 6 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2003 · 129 complaints
  • 2006 · 72 complaints
  • 2004 · 43 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2003–2010. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Infiniti M45 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2003200420062007200820092010
Fuel system 722900000
Engine 237174200
Electrical system 22582000
Air bags 32128300
Seats 53144000
Steering 20174101
Engine and engine cooling 18111000
Vehicle speed control 2062020

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Infiniti M45 recalls (9)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one M45 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Infiniti M45
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
20V008000Jan 9, 2020Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode2006–201047.8%
17V028000Jan 10, 2017Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture2006–201062.9%
16V349000May 24, 2016Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture2006–201042.1%
15V226000Apr 17, 2015Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture200692.6%
13V430000Sep 26, 2013Accelerator Pedal Sensor Signal/Possible Stall2006–201065%
12V088000Mar 6, 2012FUEL GAUGE2003, 2004—
09V393000Oct 5, 2009TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM2008, 2009, 2010—
04V497000Oct 13, 2004NISSAN/BRAKE LIGHTS2004—
03V455000Nov 17, 2003NISSAN/CRANK/CAM POSITION SENSOR WELD2003—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

200318 mpg
200418 mpg
200618 mpg
200718 mpg
200816–18 mpg
200916–18 mpg
201016–18 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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Infiniti M45 FAQ

How many recalls has the Infiniti M45 had?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns that cover at least one Infiniti M45 model year from 2003 to 2010. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Infiniti M45 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (129) and the 2010 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Infiniti M45 problems?

Across the 2003–2010 model years, owners most often name the fuel system, engine, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Infiniti M45 get?

EPA rates the 2010 Infiniti M45 at 16 to 18 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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