MYRModel Year Report

2006 Infiniti M45

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2006 Infiniti M45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:55.502Z

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
72
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2006: 72 complaints

View as data table
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.

Steering

24% · 17 reports
INJURY

Engine

24% · 17 reports
Show complaint excerpts

This vehicle has a known defect in the engine rings. The defect began when Nissan motor company went to a cheaper ring manufacturer. The defective rings cause excessive oil consumption.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-10

Seats

19% · 14 reports
Show complaint excerpts

When stationary at a parking spot, I got into my car, and the car seat made a cracking noise as it went straight to the ground.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12

Driver seat bracket broke and the seat slides and rocks when driving, unsafe

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-17

Infiniti has received many complaints about the broken driver seat leaning into the center console because it is well documented in the nicoclub.com forum "2006 M45 seat leaning into glove box." While my car was being serviced in 2008-2009...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-23

Air bags

17% · 12 reports

Electrical system

11% · 8 reports

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-10-28Vehicle speed control13V430000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. Over time, the accelerator pedal…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013.…

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    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-06-16Air bags15V226000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-701.

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    2016-12-19Air bags16V349000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.

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    2017-06-08Air bags17V028000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available.

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    2020-02-12Air bags20V008000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-09-23Air bags22E066000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Infiniti M45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V430000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 15V226000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V349000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V028000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22E066000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Infiniti M45?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Infiniti M45 have?
6 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.