2004 Infiniti M45 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2004 Infiniti M45 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (23 reports).

2Recalls
43Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Infiniti M45 recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline

Recall 12V088Mar 6, 20128,120 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 04V497Oct 13, 200496 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Infiniti M45 problems

Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline23
Fuel System, Other7
Engine7
Electrical System5
Seats3
Air Bags2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2015-10-19, Engine
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 PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 168,000.
2015-09-23, Engine
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 REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000.
2015-03-12, Exterior Lighting
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 NUMBER: 04V497000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,924.
2014-06-03, Engine
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 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,191.
2013-09-22, Seats
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 BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE DEALERSHIP.

2004 Infiniti M45 questions

Does the 2004 Infiniti M45 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Infiniti M45: Fuel System, Gasoline; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti M45?

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (23), Fuel System, Other (7), Engine (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Infiniti M45 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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