CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Infiniti M45 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).
2008 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.
Most common 2008 Infiniti M45 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND LOSS POWER. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE OWNER CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS. THE CONTACT CALLED CIRCLE INFINITI (300 NJ-36, WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ 07764, (732) 389-1200) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
TAKATA RECALL
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL WE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL 16V-349 AROUND AUGUST 1, 2016. CONTACTED LOCAL INFINITI DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT. COULD EXPECT IT IN 4 TO 6 WEEKS. EXPECTED TIME CAME AND WENT AND WE WERE TOLD IT WOULD BE ANOTHER MONTH TO 6 WEEKS. ADVISED TO NOT LET ANYONE SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AS AIRBAG COULD EXPLODE WITHOUT WARNING. IT IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO GET IN AND OUT OF BACK SEAT DUE TO HEALTH PROBLEMS.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
SITTING AT A LIGHT THE FIRST TIME AND THE ENGINE STALLED OUT IN IDLE MODE. THE 2ND TIMEIN THE SAME DAY I WAS DRIVING IN THE NEIGBORHOOD AND GOING MAYBE 15MILES PER HOUR AND THE CAR TURNED OFF WITH NO WARNING OR REASON. IT LOOKS TO ME THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND ENGING CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH TPMS LAMP
2008 Infiniti M45 questions
Does the 2008 Infiniti M45 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 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; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti M45?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Engine (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.