KnownCarProblems2004 Infiniti M45 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Infiniti M45, most often about the fuel system (67% of complaints, typically around 73,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about M45 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2004 Infiniti M45 problems
Fuel system
29 complaints · 67%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the fuel level gauge displayed a gasoline level reading of one half full yet the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer stated that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. The…
Car had no fuel despite gauge reading. Traveling 65mph in left lane of crowded rush hour traffic on garden state parkway with no left shoulder. Very dangerous series of right lane changes and coasting in neutral to exit traffic. No accident or injury but challenging situation that did not need to happen since we all…
Engine
8 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 137,500 miles.
The contact owns 2004 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the vdc, engine, and seatbelt lights illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and changed the battery a day later but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated…
The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that the oil indicator lamp failed to illuminate, indicating that the oil level was low. As a result, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine and the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
Electrical
5 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 117,500 miles.
Car's fuel gauge indicated nearly 1/2 tank of fuel remaining when tank is completely empty. I found out the hard way -- was driving, made a right turn onto a busy road, hit the gas and the engine died. If this had happened on I-75, particularly the 20+ mile stretch that's under construction and has no shoulders, this…
The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that the oil indicator lamp failed to illuminate, indicating that the oil level was low. As a result, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine and the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
Seats
3 complaints · 7%Tl contact owns a 2004 Infiniti M45. The driver side front seat was unstable since the seat bracket was broken. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician concluded that the bracket has weak spots that caused cracks in the weld. The warranty has expired and the contact is required to pay $1200.00 to have…
Went to sit in car and heard a loud pop as I sat. Seat was then shaky and unstable. Further inspection revealed the seat was loose or broken on the left side. Took car to Infiniti where I was told the seat came out of the track and the seat track needed to be replaced at a cost of $1200.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Infiniti M45 recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel level gauge system failure
Summary
In a march 5, 2012 letter to NHTSA, nissan north america, inc. (nissan) submitted a defect information report identifying a defect in the combination meter circuit board in approximately 8,120 model year 2003 through 2004 infiniti m45 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2002 through june 3, 2004 (recall no. 12v-088). According to nissan, heat generated by several components of the circuit board may cause solder cracks due to thermal shock.open circuits created by the solder cracks may cause the fuel gauge to read higher than the actual amount of fuel remaining in the gas tank or always indicate full.because of this condition, drivers may run out of fuel without notice, resulting in an engine
Non-deployment of side thorax air bags
Summary
The subject vehicles are equipped with seat-mounted, side thorax air bags for the driver and front passenger.this investigation revealed that faulty side air bag module electrical connectors located under the driver and front passenger seats can cause an interruption in the electrical circuit that will drop the input voltage below the specified range.as a result, the air bag warning lamp illuminates on the instrument panel and the affected side air bag becomes deactivated.in june 2009, nissan conducted a service campaign to repair the defective air bag electrical connectors in the subject vehicles (both infiniti q45 and m45 models).in june 2010, nissan sent a second notification concerning t
Side air bag non-deployment
Summary
The subject vehicles are equipped with seat-mounted, side torso air bags for the driver and front passenger.this investigation has revealed that faulty side air bag module connectors located under the front seats can cause an interruption in the electrical current that will drop the input voltage below the specified range.as a result, the air bag warning lamp illuminates and the affected side air bag is deactivated.the rates of complaints, field reports and warranty claims related to the subject issue are very high.for example, nissan submitted 4,853 warranty claims on 3,551 distinct subject vehicles out of 13,836 total subject vehicles.also, analyses of warranty claims indicate an increasin
Questions about the 2004 Infiniti M45
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti M45?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (29 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 137,500 miles); electrical (5 complaints, typically around 117,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti M45 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 6, 2012 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Infiniti M45?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about M45 model year since 2000, with 43 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.