2004 INFINITI M45
2 recalls, 49 complaints - 74 TSBs
12V088000 Mar 6, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
04V497000 Oct 13, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 23 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 4 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
ENGINE
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Oct 17, 2015
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 ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 23, 2015
Incident date: Sep 19, 2015
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 REPLA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Mar 12, 2015
Incident date: Mar 10, 2015
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... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 3, 2014
Incident date: May 5, 2014
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 TIM... Read more
SEATS
Sep 22, 2013
Incident date: Sep 14, 2012
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 ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 5, 2013
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON JUNE 3RD DRIVING TO WORK AND THE CAR JUST GAVE OUT. IT STALLED, LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND CAR DIED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO A SIDE STREET IN WHICH I TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN; HOWEVER, THE CAR WOULD NOT START UP. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE. AFTER SI... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 5, 2013
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
TL* 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 INS... Read more
SEATS
Mar 13, 2013
Incident date: Jan 19, 2013
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. *TR
ENGINE
Jan 24, 2013
Incident date: Oct 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER AN HOUR AND WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2013
Incident date: Oct 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER AN HOUR AND WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILU... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 29, 2012
Incident date: Jun 25, 2012
TL* 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 REPLACE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2012
Incident date: Jun 25, 2012
TL* 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 REPLACE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 14, 2012
Incident date: Sep 30, 2011
THIS VEHICLE'S YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL HAS A KNOWN FUEL GAUGE ISSUE THAT NISSAN/INFINITI CHOSE TO IGNORE FOR THE LONGEST TIME. I THOUGHT I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES BECAUSE MY CAR DIDN'T HAVE THE ISSUE BUT IT HAPPENED BACK IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011 WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. LUCKILY, IT WAS ONLY ME IN T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 28, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
THIS CAR HAS A WELL-KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL GAUGE WHERE IT NO LONGER WORKS CORRECTLY. THIS RESULTED IN MY CAR RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AS THE INSTRUMENT WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY TO NOTIFY ME OF MY CORRECT FUEL AMOUNT, LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE IS ALREADY UNDER INVESTIG... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 24, 2012
Incident date: Feb 16, 2012
HELLO, I OWN A 2004 INFINITY M45 AND I WISH TO FILE A COMPLAINT. MY GAS GAUGE DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY AND IT READS HALF FULL AT EMPTY WHICH CAUSED MY WIFE TO STALL OUT AT NIGHT!!!!! ON THE HIGHWAY!!!!! I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN JUST MY CAR AT FIRST UNTIL I GOOGLED IT REALIZING THERE ARE THOUSAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 11, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 11, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
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... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 4, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CAR SLOWED THEN DIED. SYSTEM READ 1/2 TANK OF GAS AND OVER 150 MILES LEFT TO REFUEL. GAS TANK WAS EMPTY. *KB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 17, 2012
Incident date: May 7, 2010
PURCHASED A 2004 INFINITI M45 WITH 76K IN MAY 2010. WITHIN 2 DAYS OF BUYING THE CAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD IT SCANNED AND IT SAID "FUEL SENDING UNIT" SO I REPLACED THAT PART AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF. ABOUT 2 DAYS LATER, THE GAS TANK WAS ABOUT 1/4 TANK SHOWN, AND I WATCHED THE FUEL GAUGE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 16, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2009
MY FUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING A HALF A TANK OF GAS AND I RAN OUT OF GAS STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY DO TO TIME FRAME BUT WELL WITHIN THE MILEAGE. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM AND I HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE READS FULL 99% OF THE T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 13, 2012
Incident date: Jan 12, 2012
CAR CUT OFF DUE LACK OF GAS, HOWEVER, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING A HALF A TANK. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 9, 2012
Incident date: Jan 12, 2011
THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2004 INFINITI STOPPED WORKING. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY FUEL GAUGE, READ 2/3RDS FULL, I RAN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. TO DATE THE GAUGE WILL NOT GO BELOW 2/3RDS NO MATTER HOW M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 9, 2009
MY FUEL GAUGE READ 1/3 OF A TANK AND I RAN OUT OF GAS. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN APPROXIMATELY JAN 2009 AND I BOUGHT AN EXTENDED COMPLETE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. THEY INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS MY FLOAT MECHANISM IN THE GAS TANK BUT FINALLY REALIZED IT WAS THE DASH AND REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY ($50 DE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 2, 2012
Incident date: Nov 23, 2011
I RAN OUT OF FUEL LOST ALL POWER @ 70 MPH WITH FUEL GAUGE READING 1/4 TANK. NO ACCIDENT BUT THERE WAS TRAFFIC IN MY IMMEDIATE AREA AND IT WAS 9PM AND DARK. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 27, 2011
Incident date: Sep 22, 2011
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE FUEL GAUGE AND FUEL REMAINING COMPUTER SHOWED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUEL LEFT, ALMOST HALF A TANK. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR SPUTTERED AND STALLED. I PULLED OVER AND TRIED CRANKING THE MOTOR. AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS I NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2011
Incident date: Dec 16, 2011
I RAN OUT OF FUEL ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED FULL WHEN THE TANK WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THESE GAUGES HAVE MAJOR INTERNAL ISSUES RESULTING IN WHAT MAY BE A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. *TR I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE (LINK BELOW) AND WE ARE GRATEFUL TO YOUR ORGANI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 19, 2011
Incident date: Dec 16, 2011
I RAN OUT OF FUEL ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED FULL WHEN THE TANK WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THESE GAUGES HAVE MAJOR INTERNAL ISSUES RESULTING IN WHAT MAY BE A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. *TR I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE (LINK BELOW) AND WE ARE GRATEFUL TO YOUR ORGANI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 4, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
THIS CAR DIED ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE SAID THAT I HAD A 3/4 TANK OF GAS REMAINING. THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING LIKE IT HAD RUN OUT OF GAS SO WE ADDED GAS AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. I DROVE IT TO A LOCAL INFINITI DEALERSHIP RIGHT AWAY. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS IN INSTRUMENT CLUS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jul 12, 2011
Incident date: Jun 2, 2011
2004 INFINITI M45 RAN OUT OF GAS WITH MY GAUGE READING 1/4 LEFT. FOUND OUT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH GAUGE CLUSTER WHICH IS ABOUT $1000.00 TO REPLACE. I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT INFINITI REFUSES TO HELP WITH THE COST. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. THANK YOU. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jun 1, 2011
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2004 INFINITI M45 STARTED ACTING UP. WHEN THE FUEL GOES BELOW HALF A TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL RISE. THE MILEAGE READING CORRELATES & TELLS ME I HAVE LOTS OF FUEL LEFT, WHEN IN REALITY IT MAY BE ON OR NEAR EMPTY. I AM FORCED TO USE THE TRIP ODOMETER TO TR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 6, 2011
Incident date: Jun 14, 2010
DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY MY CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER SAFELY MAKING MY WAY TO THE SHOULDER I DETERMINED THAT I HAD RUN OUT OF FUEL, EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED 1/4 TANK FULL. THE FUEL GAUGE HAS NOT REGISTERED AN ACCURATE READING SINCE. I HAVE RESEARCHED... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 5, 2011
Incident date: Feb 15, 2010
AS A FOLLOW-UP TO AN EARLIER POST (ODI ID NUMBER: 10369584) I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE INFINITI DEALER IN ROSWELL GEORGIA AND WHEN LOOKED AT BY COMPETENT TECHNICIANS WHO ACTUALLY BROKE DOWN THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT I HAVE A FAULTY GAUGE CLUSTER (EXPENSIVE BUT THE GUYS HERE KNOW THEIR STUFF,... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 3, 2011
Incident date: Jul 11, 2010
TL* 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 ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 8, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2010
MY 2004 INFINITI M45'S FUEL GAUGE READS AT OR ABOVE TANK OF GAS WHEN THERE IS NO FUEL RESULTING IN A STALL. PROBLEM STARTED AT AROUND 59K MILES BUT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO AGE. I CURRENTLY HAVE 72K MILES ON THE CAR AND HAVE TO RESET THE TRIP COUNTER AS THE FUEL GAUGE IS USELESS. THE INFINITI DEA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Dec 8, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2010
MY 2004 INFINITI M45'S FUEL GAUGE READS AT OR ABOVE TANK OF GAS WHEN THERE IS NO FUEL RESULTING IN A STALL. PROBLEM STARTED AT AROUND 59K MILES BUT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO AGE. I CURRENTLY HAVE 72K MILES ON THE CAR AND HAVE TO RESET THE TRIP COUNTER AS THE FUEL GAUGE IS USELESS. THE INFINITI DEA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 6, 2010
Incident date: Sep 4, 2010
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 HA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 6, 2010
Incident date: Sep 4, 2010
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 HA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 9, 2010
Incident date: Jun 10, 2009
THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A 2004 INFINITY M45. IN THE SUMMER OF 2009, I NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING NEARLY A FULL TANK OF GAS, BUT I THAT WAS INCORRECT BECAUSE I HAD NOT PUT ANY GASOLINE IN IT IN OVER 3 DAYS. THE NEXT DAY AS I WAS TRAVELING OVER A VERY BUSY BRIDGE IN TAMPA, FL, MY VEHIC... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 12, 2010
Incident date: Apr 15, 2010
THIS COMPLAINT RELATES TO A 2004 INFINITY M45. IN THE SPRING OF 2010, I NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING NEARLY A FULL TANK OF GAS, BUT IT HAD BEEN A LONG PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE I HAD PUT GAS IN THE TANK. WHEN I FILLED UP THE TANK, I REALIZED THAT THE TANK WAS NEARLY EMPTY. SINCE THAT TIME,... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 14, 2010
Incident date: Aug 5, 2008
FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY INDICATED 1/2 TANK OF FUEL, BUT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS WHILE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, FORCING ME TO EXIT TO BERM. GAUGE STILL INDICATES INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL. *TR
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Apr 23, 2010
Incident date: Mar 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE AIR BAGS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEY WOULD INFORM TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Apr 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 2, 2010
INCORRECT GAS LEVEL ON 2004 INFINITI M45. COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY M45'S IN 2003 AND 2004. GAUGE CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 26, 2010
Incident date: Jan 6, 2010
PURCHASED MY 2004 INFINITI M45 AT WILLOW GROVE INFINITI IN THE SUBURBS OF PHILADELPHIA WITH 22,160 MILES. I PERFORMED A THOROUGH TEST DRIVE AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT TO BE MY "WEEKEND" CAR SINCE I'M ALREADY SUPPLIED WITH A COMPANY CAR FROM WORK.AFTER 3 WEEKS OF MINIMAL D... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2009
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING WHICH INDICATED THE FUEL TANK LEVEL WAS FULL. HOWEVER, THE FUEL TANK CONSUMPTION WAS HALF OF THE FUEL LEVEL CAPACITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 11, 2010
Incident date: Feb 28, 2010
ON FEBRUARY 28, 2010, MY 2004 INFINITY M45 GAS GAUGE READ THAT I HAD A LITTLE OVER A 1/4 TANK OF GAS. AS WAS DRIVING DOWN MATHILDA AVENUE IN SUNNYVALE I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT MY VEHICLE WAS SPUTTERING. I MANAGED TO GET ONTO EL CAMINO REAL AND LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. UNFORTUNATELY, I COAS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Jan 17, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI M45. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DRIVES THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SHOW 1/2 GALLON MORE GASOLINE THAN THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY HAS IN THE TANK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILU... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 4, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI M45. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL CONNECTOR IN 2009 AND HE NOTICED THAT AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Mar 4, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI M45. WHEN THE CONTACT ADDED FUEL TO THE GAS TANK HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD CONSTANTLY FLUCTUATE WITHOUT GIVING THE DRIVER AN ACCURATE READING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE... Read more
SEATS
Sep 25, 2009
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
TL*THE 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 ... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 2004 INFINITI M45
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5L 8-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 INFINITI M45
74 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
ITB09-039J
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB09-039J
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB13-007H
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB13-007H
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB10-067C
Feb 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB16-006A
Mar 24, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB11-003F
Mar 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVIGATION MAP DATA UPDATE MATRIX This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB19-008
Apr 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of
ITB18-037
Oct 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors
ITB18-037
Oct 24, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors
ITB18-034
Oct 12, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may review CONSULT-III plus (CIII plus) data relating to vehicle o
Infiniti USA Ret
Oct 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report Lists Updated The lists for each retailer?s Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report has been updated today in DBS. We made our best effort to rea
Infiniti USA Tak
Oct 2, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% custom
IPSB18-218 Retai
Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
DBS Enhancement: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report INFINITI announced the availability of a new DBS enhancement tool to the Service > Campaign screen: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report on July 9, 2018, which identifies owner cont
Revision 1-IEVAP
Aug 17, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: o Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely ha
Revision 1-NEVAP
Aug 17, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: - Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely h
ITB01-024e
Apr 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
NEW PAINT GUARD FILM REMOVAL INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to new, unsold vehicles with Paint Guard Film in Dealer Stock. This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and mo
IPSB17-130
Mar 7, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
DBS Enhancement: Custom VIN Campaign Report INFINITI is pleased to announce the availability of a new DBS enhancement to the Service > Campaign screen: Custom VIN Campaign Report. The tool identifies open campaigns on a customized VIN li
ITB18-003
Jan 23, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
REDUCED VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LABEL (REGULATORY REQUIREMENT) This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with dealer installed or VPC installed accessories. SERVICE INFORMATION The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA
ITB17-009a
Nov 29, 2017
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years, and warranty information on page 2 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of thi
ITB09-039e
Nov 29, 2017
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years. Also, warranty information on pages 1 and 8 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bul
ITB00-024g
Nov 28, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a Brake Noise Diagnostic Works
ITB09-015h
Jul 7, 2017
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
12 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB14021B
May 10, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and
ITB14021B
May 10, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and
ITB14021B
May 10, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and
ITB09041A
Apr 18, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location, ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C compon
ITB09041A
Apr 18, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location, ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C compon
ITB09063B
Apr 13, 2016
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met.
ITB09063B
Apr 13, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met.
ITB13007A
Dec 1, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c
ITB13039A
Sep 15, 2015
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Da
ITB13039A
Sep 15, 2015
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Da
ITB13039A
Sep 15, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Da
ITB13039A
Sep 15, 2015
200000 WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Da
ITB00031D
Jan 16, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
ITB00031D
Jan 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
ITB00031D
Jan 16, 2015
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
ITB11003E
Jan 5, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE INFORMATION Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.infinitinavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc
ITB08024C
Jan 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF,
ITB-08-024A
Jan 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
INFINITI: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE. INCLUDED IN THE RESTRAINTS SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUAL (ESM) FOR EACH VEHICLE IS INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SAFELY. IMPROPER MAINTENANC
ITB08024C
Jan 27, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF,
ITB-03-051-C
Nov 27, 2013
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF
ITB-03-051-C
Nov 27, 2013
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF
ITB-03-051-C
Nov 27, 2013
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF
ITB-03-051-C
Nov 27, 2013
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF
ITB-03-051-C
Nov 27, 2013
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF
ITB-03-051-C
Nov 27, 2013
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
INFINITI: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. WATER IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). MOISTURE IN THE AIR SOMETIMES TRAVELS INTO AND OUT OF
ITB92069D
Aug 27, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Infiniti design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Ge
ITB92069D
Aug 27, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Infiniti design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Ge
ITB00024F
Jul 23, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake issues fall into th
ITB00024F
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake issues fall into th
ITB00024F
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake issues fall into th
ITB04038A
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
ITB04038A
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
ITB04038A
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
ITB98011F
Jun 7, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel
ITB-13-12
Apr 3, 2013
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
INFINITI: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON LOCATED ON OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES OF VEHICLES CAN BE DISABLED (OR ENABLED) THROUGH EITHER THE "COMFORT & CONV" SETTI
ITB99001A
Mar 19, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh
ITB-11-049-B
Jul 6, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
INFINITI: REPROGRAMMING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) ON ALL QUALIFYING VEHICLES. NO MODELS LISTED. MODEL YEARS 1998-2013. *PE
ITB12-018
Apr 10, 2012
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFINITI: THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ON A 2004 MY AND LATER VEHICLE. *JS
ITB09-023B
Feb 23, 2012
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
INFINITI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAG DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR. *JS
ITB-09-050
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
INFINITI: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/BLINKING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
ITB-10-006A
Feb 11, 2010
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFINITI: 5 SPEED A/T DTC DIAGNOSES FOR P1701, P1702, P1703, P1704, P1705, P1754, P1759, P1764, P1769, P1774. APPLIES TO RE 5R05A ONLY TRANSMISSIONS (5 SPEED A/T). IF ONE OR MORE DTCS LISTED ARE FOUND STORED IN SELF DIAGNOSIS, USE THE
ITB-09-062
Nov 17, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFINITI: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. NO APPLIED VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL MODELS; NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITB-09-020
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFINITI: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION. THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITB-09-020
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
INFINITI: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION. THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITB08-022
Apr 28, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFINITI; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT. 2004 TO CURRENT INFINIT VEHICLES. *NJ
04020
Aug 9, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
TRAILER LIGHT WIRING. TO INCLUDE INFINITI 2006 M35/M45. *TT UPDATED 09-12-07. *KB
03031
Apr 18, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. *KB
06004
Mar 31, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. 2002 - 2006 INFINITI VEHICLES WITH CAN COMMUNICATION. *AK
04042
Aug 24, 2004
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE AND THE DISPLAY SHOWS DISC ERROR OR DVD-ROM VERSION IS NOT CORRECT. *TT
04020
Apr 28, 2004
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
APPROPRIATE HOOKUP POINTS FOR CONNECTING A TRAILER LIGHTS WIRING HARNESS TO THE VEHICLE. *TT
02063B
Nov 21, 2003
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT FLASHES OR STAYS ON. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, INFINITI M45
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE11038
Opened: Dec 14, 2011 , Closed: Mar 22, 2012
Fuel level gauge system failure
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 (Re... Read more
EA09005
Opened: Apr 1, 2009 , Closed: Apr 3, 2012
Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags
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 w... Read more
PE08067
Opened: Dec 2, 2008 , Closed: Apr 1, 2009
SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT
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 BE... Read more
INFINITI M45 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the INFINITI M45 across all model years (2003, 2010).
33
Total Recalls
372
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths