CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Infiniti M45 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (17 reports).
2006 Infiniti M45 recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
Certain Infiniti FX35, FX45, M35, and M45 vehicles, and some Nissan Versa models from the 2005 through 2010 model years, have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that can rupture when the air bags deploy in a crash.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Most common 2006 Infiniti M45 problems
Problem areas named in the 72 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 17 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Seats | 14 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M45. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled while driving downhill. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle by using excessive force on the brake pedal. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Over the last 6 to 8 months, the 2006 M45 stalls intermittently. Most of the time (7 out of 10) it would stall when I stopped at a light (or a stop sign). The engine would shut off, all the indicator lights would come on, and I would put it in park and re-start, and it would continue to operate fine. The other three times or so, the car would randomly shut down while driving (both times in the city at 30 mph or so), and the same procedure to restart. Midas Muffler (3 different locations) did not detect any error codes in any of the occasions, and since it was happening intermittently, they could not duplicate it. In atleast 3 or 4 of the events, I had another passenger in the car who observ
THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND/OR CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CONTINUE TO FAIL EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED WITH NEW INFINITI/NISSAN OEM PARTS. ALMOST EVERY TIME I START THE CAR IT WILL CONTINUE TO TURN OVER FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS THEN STOP. I USUALLY HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS PROCESS 3 OR 4 TIMES AND EVENTUALLY IT WILL START WITH THE SLP AND VDC LIGHTS ON, BUT THATS NOT THE SCARY OR DANGEROUS PART OF IT. THE DANGEROUS PART OF THIS ISSUE IS WHEN IVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WITH TRAFFIC GOING 70 MPH AND THE ENGINES DIES AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 5 LANE HIGHWAY WHERE I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO ONE SHOULDER OR THE OTHER. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON AN URBAN FREEWAY
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, I WAS CHANGING LANES, AND THERE WAS A PIECE OF METAL IN THE ROAD. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. THE CAR ABRUPTLY PULLED TO RIGHT AND AND RAN INTO THE CURB ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO FLY TO THE LEFT AND HIT THE MEDIAN 2 LANES OVER, SENDING ME INTO A 360 SPIN OUT, ONCE AGAIN HITTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FRONT OF MY CAR, AND ENDING UP WITH THE REAR END HITTING THE MEDIAN AGAIN WITH THE REAR OF THE CAR BRINGING IT TO A STOP. THANK GOD, ALL OF THE CARS AROUND ME SAW WHAT WAS HAPPENING, AND BRAKED TO STOP AND LET MY CAR DO ITS THING UNTIL IT STOPPED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I PUT THE C
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M45. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE RPMS INCREASED, AND THE VEHICLE POWERED DOWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE RPMS DECREASED TO ZERO. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INFINITI OF ELK GROVE (8586 LAGUNA GROVE DR, ELK GROVE, CA 95757, (916) 287-8017) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. THE MECHANICS DID NOT REPAIR THE ENGIN
2006 Infiniti M45 questions
Does the 2006 Infiniti M45 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 Infiniti M45: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture in a crash; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti M45?
Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (17), Engine (17), Seats (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.