Owners have filed 102 complaints
about the 2006 Infiniti M45 with NHTSA between 2006 and 2022.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 56
Against the median year of the Infiniti M45. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 35
6.9% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 25
15% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
22.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
67.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
56.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
2530.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1721.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1518.5%
150,000+ miles
1113.6%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2006peak 5May 2022
NHTSA investigations into the 2006 Infiniti M45
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
EA15001Opened 24 Feb 2015Still openAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field fai...
PE14016Opened 11 Jun 2014Closed 2 Mar 2015AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field fai...
Recalls on the 2006 Infiniti M45
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
22E066000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
20V008000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
17V028000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 and 2009 Nissan Versa sedans and hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B". Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Was
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
16V349000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2008 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2008 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mon
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
15V226000
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
13V430000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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 sensor signal may deteriorate resulting in the output of an incorrect signal causing the engine to go into fail-safe (limp home) mode.
Risk: In this fail-safe mode, throttle valve deposits may cause the engine to stall when the vehicle is coming to a stop or at idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202000321,192 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall 201702351,545 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall 20133323,452 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal throttle position sensor could fail. A faulty throttle position sensor will return the engine to idle. In certain cases, an abrupt return to idle could result in the engine stalling, causing a loss of motive power which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal throttle position sensor and reprogram the engine control module.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 100,402 milesHouston, TXCrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, I WAS CHANGING LANES, AND THERE WAS A PIECE OF METAL IN THE ROAD. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. THE CAR ABRUPTLY PULLED TO RIGHT AND AND RAN INTO THE CURB ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO FLY TO THE LEFT AND HIT THE MEDIAN 2 LANES OVER, SENDING ME INTO A 360 SPIN OUT, ONCE AGAIN HITTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FRONT OF MY CAR, AND ENDING UP WITH THE REAR END HITTING THE MEDIAN AGAIN WITH THE REAR OF THE CAR BRINGING IT TO A STOP. THANK GOD, ALL OF THE CARS AROUND ME SAW WHAT WAS HAPPENING, AND BRAKED TO STOP AND LET MY CAR DO ITS THING UNTIL IT STOPPED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE....CLUNK.... I SEE WHERE THERE IS A FLAT TIRE WARNING ON DASHBOARD....AT THIS TIME, I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY. IT'S 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC IN HOUSTON AND I'M ONLY 1 MILE FROM MY HOUSE. THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL WORKING IN REVERSE AND DRIVE WITH EXTREME CLUNKS AND HORRIBLE NOISES COMING FROM BACK PASSENGER TIRE WELL AREA. I CLEARED THE ROAD, AS I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE ACCIDENT, AND NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT. I DROVE THE CAR HOME WITHOUT LOOKING AT DAMAGE. DAMAGE: HAS TO BE SOME FRONT END STEERING PART DAMAGE FROM HITTING CURB TWICE WITH FRONT END. DENT IN FRONT PASSENGER FENDER. I SUSPECT BROKEN AXLE, AS DRIVER REAR WHEEL IS AT AN ANGLE. PASSENGER REAR WHEEL RIM IS CRACKED AND MISSING PIECES IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE STRUT AND SPRING IS DESTROYED, AS FLAT TIRE IS RUBBING TIRE WELL. SOME DAMAGE TO FENDER AREA. SCRAPED BACK BUMPER. AS I SAID, WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN GEAR, THERE IS A HUGE CLANK, BUT THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE KEPT ON TICKING. I AM 56 YEARS OLD. I HAVE ZERO TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINCE I WAS 15. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT I LOST CONTROL OF. NEVER. CAR WILL BE TOWED TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP TOMORROW FOR INSPECTION. MY NECK AND BACK ARE SORE
NHTSA complaint #11270093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,203 milesN/A, NH1 injured
WHEELS
THIS CAR CANNOT KEEP A STRAIGHT LINE ON ANY ROAD. I HAVE HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED, ALL FOUR WHEELS REPLACED, FIVE TIRE ALIGNMENTS/BALANCES DONE TO NO AVAIL. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERE DANGER WHEN DRIVING ON BOTH ONE AND TWO LANE ROADS, AS THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY MOVE INTO OTHER LANES. HAS CAUSED ANOTHER CAR TO GO OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID MY CAR HITTING THEIRS CAUSING DAMAGE AND INJURY TO THAT PERSON. I, AS WELL AS OTHER COMPLAINANTS ON HERE, HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT INFINITI IS AWARE THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE STEERING RACK BUT IS NOT AUTHORIZING DEALERS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. THIS ISSUE EFFECTS ALL INFINITI M35S AND M45S FROM 2006-2010. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS IN PROGRESS.
NHTSA complaint #10353358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,203 milesN/A, NH1 injured
STEERING
THIS CAR CANNOT KEEP A STRAIGHT LINE ON ANY ROAD. I HAVE HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED, ALL FOUR WHEELS REPLACED, FIVE TIRE ALIGNMENTS/BALANCES DONE TO NO AVAIL. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERE DANGER WHEN DRIVING ON BOTH ONE AND TWO LANE ROADS, AS THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY MOVE INTO OTHER LANES. HAS CAUSED ANOTHER CAR TO GO OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID MY CAR HITTING THEIRS CAUSING DAMAGE AND INJURY TO THAT PERSON. I, AS WELL AS OTHER COMPLAINANTS ON HERE, HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT INFINITI IS AWARE THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE STEERING RACK BUT IS NOT AUTHORIZING DEALERS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. THIS ISSUE EFFECTS ALL INFINITI M35S AND M45S FROM 2006-2010. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS IN PROGRESS.
NHTSA complaint #10353358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,203 milesN/A, NH1 injured
SUSPENSION
THIS CAR CANNOT KEEP A STRAIGHT LINE ON ANY ROAD. I HAVE HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED, ALL FOUR WHEELS REPLACED, FIVE TIRE ALIGNMENTS/BALANCES DONE TO NO AVAIL. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERE DANGER WHEN DRIVING ON BOTH ONE AND TWO LANE ROADS, AS THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY MOVE INTO OTHER LANES. HAS CAUSED ANOTHER CAR TO GO OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID MY CAR HITTING THEIRS CAUSING DAMAGE AND INJURY TO THAT PERSON. I, AS WELL AS OTHER COMPLAINANTS ON HERE, HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT INFINITI IS AWARE THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE STEERING RACK BUT IS NOT AUTHORIZING DEALERS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. THIS ISSUE EFFECTS ALL INFINITI M35S AND M45S FROM 2006-2010. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS IN PROGRESS.
NHTSA complaint #10353358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 51,203 milesN/A, NH1 injured
TIRES
THIS CAR CANNOT KEEP A STRAIGHT LINE ON ANY ROAD. I HAVE HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED, ALL FOUR WHEELS REPLACED, FIVE TIRE ALIGNMENTS/BALANCES DONE TO NO AVAIL. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERE DANGER WHEN DRIVING ON BOTH ONE AND TWO LANE ROADS, AS THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY MOVE INTO OTHER LANES. HAS CAUSED ANOTHER CAR TO GO OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID MY CAR HITTING THEIRS CAUSING DAMAGE AND INJURY TO THAT PERSON. I, AS WELL AS OTHER COMPLAINANTS ON HERE, HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT INFINITI IS AWARE THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE STEERING RACK BUT IS NOT AUTHORIZING DEALERS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. THIS ISSUE EFFECTS ALL INFINITI M35S AND M45S FROM 2006-2010. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS IN PROGRESS.
NHTSA complaint #10353358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS DRIVING A 2006 INFINITI M45. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR WAS SLOWING TO A STOP AND HAD STOPPED FORWARD MOTION. I WAS GETTING READY TO STOP THE ENGINE. SUDDENLY WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, JUMPED THE CONCRETE PARKING BARRACDE AND THEN PROCEEDED OVER THE CURB, DOWN A 3 FOOT DROP CRASHING INTO THE GROUND AND THEN HITTING THE CORNER OF A BRICK CONDOMINIUM. THERE WAS NO INJURY. I WAS ALONE IN THE VEHICLE. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I DID HAVE MY SEAT BELT ON. MY BROTHER WITNESSED THE EVENT AS DID THE LAWYER I WAS COMING TO SEE. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME DURING THE INCIDENT. MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED. I HAVE NO EXPLANATION FOR THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THERE IS FRONT END DAMAGE AND UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE FROM THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION FALL AND CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #10153778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 87,000 milesSaint Petersburg, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M45. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled while driving downhill. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle by using excessive force on the brake pedal. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
NHTSA complaint #11466779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesSaint Petersburg, FL
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M45. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled while driving downhill. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle by using excessive force on the brake pedal. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
NHTSA complaint #11466779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edmonds, WA
POWER TRAIN
Over the last 6 to 8 months, the 2006 M45 stalls intermittently. Most of the time (7 out of 10) it would stall when I stopped at a light (or a stop sign). The engine would shut off, all the indicator lights would come on, and I would put it in park and re-start, and it would continue to operate fine. The other three times or so, the car would randomly shut down while driving (both times in the city at 30 mph or so), and the same procedure to restart. Midas Muffler (3 different locations) did not detect any error codes in any of the occasions, and since it was happening intermittently, they could not duplicate it. In atleast 3 or 4 of the events, I had another passenger in the car who observed it.
NHTSA complaint #11462932 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edmonds, WA
ENGINE
Over the last 6 to 8 months, the 2006 M45 stalls intermittently. Most of the time (7 out of 10) it would stall when I stopped at a light (or a stop sign). The engine would shut off, all the indicator lights would come on, and I would put it in park and re-start, and it would continue to operate fine. The other three times or so, the car would randomly shut down while driving (both times in the city at 30 mph or so), and the same procedure to restart. Midas Muffler (3 different locations) did not detect any error codes in any of the occasions, and since it was happening intermittently, they could not duplicate it. In atleast 3 or 4 of the events, I had another passenger in the car who observed it.
NHTSA complaint #11462932 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,870 milesGilbert, AZ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND/OR CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CONTINUE TO FAIL EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED WITH NEW INFINITI/NISSAN OEM PARTS. ALMOST EVERY TIME I START THE CAR IT WILL CONTINUE TO TURN OVER FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS THEN STOP. I USUALLY HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS PROCESS 3 OR 4 TIMES AND EVENTUALLY IT WILL START WITH THE SLP AND VDC LIGHTS ON, BUT THATS NOT THE SCARY OR DANGEROUS PART OF IT. THE DANGEROUS PART OF THIS ISSUE IS WHEN IVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WITH TRAFFIC GOING 70 MPH AND THE ENGINES DIES AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 5 LANE HIGHWAY WHERE I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO ONE SHOULDER OR THE OTHER. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON AN URBAN FREEWAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE WITH TRAFFIC TRAVELING AT LEAST 70 MPH BESIDE ME. THE HIGHWAY INCIDENTS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE OTHER 2 TIMES I WAS SO PARANOID OF IT HAPPENING AGAIN THAT I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE AND JUST PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER WHEN THE CAR DIED. I DO NOT DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY ANYMORE WHICH IS A SHAME BECAUSE THA''S WHAT THAT CAR WAS MADE FOR. OTHER DANGEROUS INCIDENTS WERE CAR DYING AS I WAS ENTERING INTERSECTION ON A LEFT TURN WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC APPROACHING, CAR DYING AT A RED AFTER TURNING GREEN WITH TRAFFIC APPROACHING FROM BEHIND, CAR DYING WHEN APPROACHING STOPPED TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER BRAKES. THOSE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES. THE CAR HAS DIED MANY MORE TIMES IN SITUATIONS THAT WERE NOT AS DANGEROUS SUCH AS A RESIDENTIAL STREET, ETC. AGAIN AS I STATED EARLIER THAT ALL 3 OF MY CARS SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACE WITH NEW OEM PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. THERE ARE MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINT FROM OTHER PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET SO THIS IS OBVIOUSLY NOT A ONE OFF PROBLEM WITH JUST MY CAR. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11320098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,870 milesGilbert, AZ
ENGINE
THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND/OR CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CONTINUE TO FAIL EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED WITH NEW INFINITI/NISSAN OEM PARTS. ALMOST EVERY TIME I START THE CAR IT WILL CONTINUE TO TURN OVER FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS THEN STOP. I USUALLY HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS PROCESS 3 OR 4 TIMES AND EVENTUALLY IT WILL START WITH THE SLP AND VDC LIGHTS ON, BUT THATS NOT THE SCARY OR DANGEROUS PART OF IT. THE DANGEROUS PART OF THIS ISSUE IS WHEN IVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WITH TRAFFIC GOING 70 MPH AND THE ENGINES DIES AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF WHILE IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 5 LANE HIGHWAY WHERE I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO ONE SHOULDER OR THE OTHER. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON AN URBAN FREEWAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE WITH TRAFFIC TRAVELING AT LEAST 70 MPH BESIDE ME. THE HIGHWAY INCIDENTS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE OTHER 2 TIMES I WAS SO PARANOID OF IT HAPPENING AGAIN THAT I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE AND JUST PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER WHEN THE CAR DIED. I DO NOT DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY ANYMORE WHICH IS A SHAME BECAUSE THA''S WHAT THAT CAR WAS MADE FOR. OTHER DANGEROUS INCIDENTS WERE CAR DYING AS I WAS ENTERING INTERSECTION ON A LEFT TURN WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC APPROACHING, CAR DYING AT A RED AFTER TURNING GREEN WITH TRAFFIC APPROACHING FROM BEHIND, CAR DYING WHEN APPROACHING STOPPED TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER BRAKES. THOSE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES. THE CAR HAS DIED MANY MORE TIMES IN SITUATIONS THAT WERE NOT AS DANGEROUS SUCH AS A RESIDENTIAL STREET, ETC. AGAIN AS I STATED EARLIER THAT ALL 3 OF MY CARS SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACE WITH NEW OEM PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. THERE ARE MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINT FROM OTHER PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET SO THIS IS OBVIOUSLY NOT A ONE OFF PROBLEM WITH JUST MY CAR. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11320098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,402 milesHouston, TXCrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, I WAS CHANGING LANES, AND THERE WAS A PIECE OF METAL IN THE ROAD. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. THE CAR ABRUPTLY PULLED TO RIGHT AND AND RAN INTO THE CURB ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO FLY TO THE LEFT AND HIT THE MEDIAN 2 LANES OVER, SENDING ME INTO A 360 SPIN OUT, ONCE AGAIN HITTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FRONT OF MY CAR, AND ENDING UP WITH THE REAR END HITTING THE MEDIAN AGAIN WITH THE REAR OF THE CAR BRINGING IT TO A STOP. THANK GOD, ALL OF THE CARS AROUND ME SAW WHAT WAS HAPPENING, AND BRAKED TO STOP AND LET MY CAR DO ITS THING UNTIL IT STOPPED. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE....CLUNK.... I SEE WHERE THERE IS A FLAT TIRE WARNING ON DASHBOARD....AT THIS TIME, I'M NOT SURE HOW MANY. IT'S 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC IN HOUSTON AND I'M ONLY 1 MILE FROM MY HOUSE. THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL WORKING IN REVERSE AND DRIVE WITH EXTREME CLUNKS AND HORRIBLE NOISES COMING FROM BACK PASSENGER TIRE WELL AREA. I CLEARED THE ROAD, AS I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE ACCIDENT, AND NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT. I DROVE THE CAR HOME WITHOUT LOOKING AT DAMAGE. DAMAGE: HAS TO BE SOME FRONT END STEERING PART DAMAGE FROM HITTING CURB TWICE WITH FRONT END. DENT IN FRONT PASSENGER FENDER. I SUSPECT BROKEN AXLE, AS DRIVER REAR WHEEL IS AT AN ANGLE. PASSENGER REAR WHEEL RIM IS CRACKED AND MISSING PIECES IN SEVERAL PLACES. THE STRUT AND SPRING IS DESTROYED, AS FLAT TIRE IS RUBBING TIRE WELL. SOME DAMAGE TO FENDER AREA. SCRAPED BACK BUMPER. AS I SAID, WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN GEAR, THERE IS A HUGE CLANK, BUT THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE KEPT ON TICKING. I AM 56 YEARS OLD. I HAVE ZERO TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINCE I WAS 15. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT I LOST CONTROL OF. NEVER. CAR WILL BE TOWED TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP TOMORROW FOR INSPECTION. MY NECK AND BACK ARE SORE
NHTSA complaint #11270093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M45. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE RPMS INCREASED, AND THE VEHICLE POWERED DOWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE RPMS DECREASED TO ZERO. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INFINITI OF ELK GROVE (8586 LAGUNA GROVE DR, ELK GROVE, CA 95757, (916) 287-8017) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. THE MECHANICS DID NOT REPAIR THE ENGINE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11217879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M45. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE RPMS INCREASED, AND THE VEHICLE POWERED DOWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE RPMS DECREASED TO ZERO. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INFINITI OF ELK GROVE (8586 LAGUNA GROVE DR, ELK GROVE, CA 95757, (916) 287-8017) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. THE MECHANICS DID NOT REPAIR THE ENGINE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11217879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V430000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11203939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V430000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11203939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesHuntsville, AL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE SHIFTED INFO ONE GEAR. IT WAS SLOW TO ACCELERATE AND CHANGE GEARS. I HAD THE CODE PULLED AND IT SHOWED P1764 DIRECT CLUTCH SOLENOID. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE CODE WHICH I FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT HAS THIS CODE LISTED BUT IT IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST WHEN I ENTERED THE VIN NUMBER.
NHTSA complaint #11190191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesLathrop, CA
SEATS
FAULTY FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT WITH PRIOR DEALER WARRANTY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOTED IT IS BAD FUEL EVAPORATOR. IN MOTION INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON. DRIVER SEAT LOOSE, PIECE IN SLOWER STRUCTURE NEEDED TO BE WELDED BECAUSE SEAT HAD PLAY AND WENT BACK AND FORTH. IN MOTION
NHTSA complaint #11163230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesLathrop, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FAULTY FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT WITH PRIOR DEALER WARRANTY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOTED IT IS BAD FUEL EVAPORATOR. IN MOTION INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON. DRIVER SEAT LOOSE, PIECE IN SLOWER STRUCTURE NEEDED TO BE WELDED BECAUSE SEAT HAD PLAY AND WENT BACK AND FORTH. IN MOTION
NHTSA complaint #11163230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paterson, NJ
SEATS
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. WHILE DRIVING I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BREAKS AND MY CAR SEAT CAME OFF THE BRACKET CAUSING ME TO BE DISTRACTED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CAN BE THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11054276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesCharlotte, NC
POWER TRAIN
I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET GOING 50 MILES WHEN MY ENGINE COMPLETE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. EVERYTHING LOCKED UP, STEERING AND BREAKS WERE HARD TO MANAGE. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO COAST TO A SIDE STREET. THERE WAS A RECALL 11/17/2003 -03V45500 IT ALSO SAYS INCLUDED ARE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN 01V357 I CALLED INFINITI AND THEY SAID MY VIN EXCLUDED MY CAR FROM THAT RECALL. IT WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CAME BACK P0304 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11030090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesCharlotte, NC
ENGINE
I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET GOING 50 MILES WHEN MY ENGINE COMPLETE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. EVERYTHING LOCKED UP, STEERING AND BREAKS WERE HARD TO MANAGE. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO COAST TO A SIDE STREET. THERE WAS A RECALL 11/17/2003 -03V45500 IT ALSO SAYS INCLUDED ARE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN 01V357 I CALLED INFINITI AND THEY SAID MY VIN EXCLUDED MY CAR FROM THAT RECALL. IT WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CAME BACK P0304 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11030090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesCharlotte, NC
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET GOING 50 MILES WHEN MY ENGINE COMPLETE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. EVERYTHING LOCKED UP, STEERING AND BREAKS WERE HARD TO MANAGE. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO COAST TO A SIDE STREET. THERE WAS A RECALL 11/17/2003 -03V45500 IT ALSO SAYS INCLUDED ARE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN 01V357 I CALLED INFINITI AND THEY SAID MY VIN EXCLUDED MY CAR FROM THAT RECALL. IT WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CAME BACK P0304 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint #11030090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesLOS Angeles, CA
SEATS
DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED! AS OTHER STATED, THE WELD BROKE AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED DURING DRIVING, CAUSING A SERIOUS DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE! INFINITI, PLEASE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY ABOUT THIS! IT'S SAFETY AND IT SHOULD BE A RECALL!
NHTSA complaint #11019805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lagrange, GA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11015886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
SEATS
BOTH FRONT SEATS WOULD BE SLIDING FROM SEAT TRACKS AS IF THEY WERE LOOSE WHEN THE CAR WOULD BE GETTING TO A STOP. THE DRIVER'S SEAT STARTED LEANING TO THE CENTER OF VEHICLE AFTER A WHILE, RUBBING THE CENTER CONSOLE. EVENTUALLY THE DRIVER SEAT CAME OUT OF THE TRACK BECAUSE THE TRACK BROKE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #11000655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesAcworth, GA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M45. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT AT HOME. THE DEALER (NALEY INFINITI, 2020 COBB PKWY S, MARIETTA, GA 30060, 770-281-8600) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V329000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V329000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE WHEN THE DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SUPPLY THE PARTS TO THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10992417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesAcworth, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M45. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT AT HOME. THE DEALER (NALEY INFINITI, 2020 COBB PKWY S, MARIETTA, GA 30060, 770-281-8600) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V329000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V329000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE WHEN THE DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SUPPLY THE PARTS TO THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10992417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesAcworth, GA
ENGINE
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI M45. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT AT HOME. THE DEALER (NALEY INFINITI, 2020 COBB PKWY S, MARIETTA, GA 30060, 770-281-8600) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V329000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V329000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE WHEN THE DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SUPPLY THE PARTS TO THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10992417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Smithfield, VA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL - IT HAS BEEN A FULL YEAR AND MY AIRBAG HAS STILL NOT BEEN REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10991303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.