Model year
2004 Infiniti M45
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 43 complaints for the 2004 Infiniti M45 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (23), ENGINE (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 129 complaints
- 2004 43 complaints
- 2006 72 complaints
- 2007 27 complaints
- 2008 6 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 1 complaints
Recalls
12V088000 · Mar 6, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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…
04V497000 · Oct 13, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Complaints
43 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08067 | SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Dec 2, 2008 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| EA09005 | Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 3, 2012 |
| PE11038 | Fuel level gauge system failure · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | Dec 14, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M45 · 4.5L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Infiniti M45 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.