AutoDefect IQ

2004 Infiniti M45 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (22) · Engine (7) · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System (4)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

89 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Infiniti M45 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 2 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 3 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 13 complaints 13 50–75k 75–100k miles: 11 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 6 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 3 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 4 complaints 150k+

42 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

43
Complaints
1
Recalls
55
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Fuel System, Gasoline 2012-03-06 · campaign 12V088000 · 8,120 vehicles

Defect: 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.

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.

Service bulletins (55)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl

Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB13-007I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-29 · ITB09-039K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Visibility 2023-02-27 · ITB13-007H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

Showing the 6 most recent of 55 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2015-10-19 · Engine · 168,000 mi

“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: 0…”

2015-09-23 · Engine · 171,000 mi

“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 fa…”

2015-03-12 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · 155,924 mi

“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 f…”

2014-06-03 · Engine · 111,191 mi

“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 mecha…”

2013-09-22 · Seats · 88,000 mi

“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.…”

2013-06-05 · Engine · 137,523 mi

“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 inspection and they stated that the crank position se…”

2013-06-05 · Engine · 137,519 mi

“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 sitting for the day, i tried to start it up again an…”

2013-03-13 · Seats · 99,500 mi

“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…”

2013-01-24 · Engine · 164,000 mi

“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 failure recurred approximately eight times over the spa…”

2012-06-29 · Engine · 118,000 mi

“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 replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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