Infiniti M45 vs Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Infiniti M45 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 372 | 929 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2010 | 1997–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 81 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 32 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 62 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.4% | 18.9% |
Infiniti M45 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
114
30.6%
Engine & Cooling
75
20.2%
Electrical System
37
9.9%
Airbags
28
7.5%
Seats
26
7.0%
Steering
25
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
2.4%
Ford Explorer Sport Trac by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
142
15.3%
Engine & Cooling
107
11.5%
Electrical System
89
9.6%
Body & Structure
83
8.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
73
7.9%
Brakes
72
7.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
64
6.9%
Suspension
54
5.8%