MYRModel Year Report

2004 Infiniti M45

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2004 Infiniti M45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:29.489Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
43
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

53% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 129 complaints 2003 2004: 43 complaints 2004 43 2006: 72 complaints 2006 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010
2003: 129 complaints 2003 2004: 43 complaints 2004 43 2006: 72 complaints 2006 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010
2003: 129 complaints 2003 2004: 43 complaints 2004 43 2006: 72 complaints 2006 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010

2004: 43 complaints

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YearComplaints
2003129
200443
200672
200727
20086
20092
20101

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

53% · 23 reports
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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, 2012-03-14

Engine

16% · 7 reports
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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, 2012-06-29

Also filed under Electrical system

Fuel system, other

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing fuel gauge system.

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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, 2010-03-04

Electrical system

12% · 5 reports

Seats

7% · 3 reports
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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, 2009-09-25

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2004-10-25Exterior lighting04V497000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2008-12-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-01 Side air bag non-deployment
  3. I
    2009-04-01Engineering analysisClosed 2012-04-03 Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags
  4. I
    2011-12-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-03-22 Fuel level gauge system failure
  5. R
    2012-04-27Fuel system, gasoline12V088000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Infiniti M45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, other: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V497000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 12V088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.