2004 Infiniti M45
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 129 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2006 | 72 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
53% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 23 distinct reports on file.
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THIS VEHICLE'S YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL HAS A KNOWN FUEL GAUGE ISSUE THAT NISSAN/INFINITI CHOSE TO IGNORE FOR THE LONGEST TIME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120314
16% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120629
12% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120629
9% of complaints: fuel system, other — 4 distinct reports on file.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100304
7% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20090925
SAFETY TIMELINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 04V497000 — check if this car was fixed
SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT
Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags
Fuel level gauge system failure
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 HIGH
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.
Campaign 12V088000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2004 Infiniti M45 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 04V497000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 12V088000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2004 Infiniti M45 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti M45?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti M45 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.