2004 Infiniti M45 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Infiniti M45.

20032006
Complaints
49
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2004 Infiniti M45 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#123 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:73,096 mi
#27 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:143,890 mi
#35 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:117,505 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Infiniti M45.

Gasoline Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,096
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,890
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,505
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2004 Infiniti M45

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~8,120 vehicles.

12V088000Gasoline Fuel System
~8,120 affected

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.

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2004 Infiniti M45 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Infiniti M45 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Infiniti M45 has 49 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Infiniti M45?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (23 complaints, avg 73,096 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 143,890 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 117,505 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Infiniti M45?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,599 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2004 Infiniti M45 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,120 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Infiniti M45?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Infiniti M45 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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