Owners have filed 34 complaints
about the 2007 Infiniti M45 with NHTSA between 2009 and 2020.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 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 — 19
Against the median year of the Infiniti M45. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 14
8% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2007 Infiniti M45
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
823.5%
Median failure at 65,000 miles
Engine & Cooling
514.7%
Median failure at 155,000 miles
Seats
411.8%
Median failure at 88,500 miles
Steering
411.8%
Median failure at 30,000 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
25.9%
Median failure at 96,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
25.9%
Median failure at 122,000 miles
Body & Structure
25.9%
Median failure at 112,657 miles
Electrical System
25.9%
Median failure at 74,500 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
25.9%
Median failure at 101,000 miles
Other & Unspecified
12.9%
Median failure at 150,000 miles
Tires
12.9%
Median failure at 37,980 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
12.9%
Median failure at 150,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
14.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
28.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
416.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
729.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
520.8%
150,000+ miles
520.8%
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.
Sep 2009peak 3Jun 2020
NHTSA investigations into the 2007 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...
Recalls on the 2007 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.
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.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 150,000 milesDEL Valle, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM THE OWNER AND IT DROVE FINE TIL RECENTLY I WAS AT A LIGHT AND IT STARTED TO WANT TO TURN OFF AND DID I COULD NOT GET IT TO START AGAIN STUCK AT A LIGHT FOR ANOTHER 5 MINS OF TRYING TO TURN IT ON. IT HAS CONTINUE TO DO SO AS IM DRIVING WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND ALL LIGHTS TURN ON AND STALLS AGAIN TIL IT DIES.
NHTSA complaint #11326896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesDEL Valle, TX
ENGINE
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM THE OWNER AND IT DROVE FINE TIL RECENTLY I WAS AT A LIGHT AND IT STARTED TO WANT TO TURN OFF AND DID I COULD NOT GET IT TO START AGAIN STUCK AT A LIGHT FOR ANOTHER 5 MINS OF TRYING TO TURN IT ON. IT HAS CONTINUE TO DO SO AS IM DRIVING WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND ALL LIGHTS TURN ON AND STALLS AGAIN TIL IT DIES.
NHTSA complaint #11326896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesDEL Valle, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM THE OWNER AND IT DROVE FINE TIL RECENTLY I WAS AT A LIGHT AND IT STARTED TO WANT TO TURN OFF AND DID I COULD NOT GET IT TO START AGAIN STUCK AT A LIGHT FOR ANOTHER 5 MINS OF TRYING TO TURN IT ON. IT HAS CONTINUE TO DO SO AS IM DRIVING WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND ALL LIGHTS TURN ON AND STALLS AGAIN TIL IT DIES.
NHTSA complaint #11326896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesBradley, SC
ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING, MY ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPEN A FEW TIMES. DIAGNOSTIC SAYS IT IS A CAMSHAFT SENSOR. I HAD THAT REPLACED AND IT CONTINUES TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
NHTSA complaint #11292368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,314 milesMcdonough, GA
STRUCTURE:BODY
AS THE VEHICLE AGES THE DASHBOARD MELTS. THIS MELTING LEADS TO GLARE ON SUNNY DAYS AND OBSCURES VISION. THE SHINNY SPOTS CREATED IN THE DASH DISTRACT FROM THE ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #11161284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesSwanee, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INIFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYLESS IGNITION BUTTON FAILED TO START THE ENGINE AND THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER READING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTO PARTS RETAILER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED RELATED TO THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILURE, A CIRCUIT FAILURE, ENGINE SIGNAL 1 FAILURE, AND MANUFACTURER MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT FAILURE. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST ALSO DISPLAYED CODE NUMBERS RELATED TO THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR: C1137 AND C1130. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
NHTSA complaint #10967256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesSwanee, GA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INIFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYLESS IGNITION BUTTON FAILED TO START THE ENGINE AND THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER READING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTO PARTS RETAILER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED RELATED TO THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILURE, A CIRCUIT FAILURE, ENGINE SIGNAL 1 FAILURE, AND MANUFACTURER MODE SWITCH CIRCUIT FAILURE. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST ALSO DISPLAYED CODE NUMBERS RELATED TO THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR: C1137 AND C1130. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
NHTSA complaint #10967256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winter Garden, FL
AIR BAGS
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER INDICATING THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MY FAMILIES LIFE AND SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY. MY VEHICLE IS MY PRIMARY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION AND USED FOR TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM WORK AND TO TRANSPORT MY FAMILY. I HAVE BEEN PATIENT, NOT ALLOWING PASSENGERS IN MY FRONT SEAT FOR MONTHS. IT IS NOW THE END OF FEBRUARY, OVER FIVE MONTHS HAVE PASSED AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE LIFE THREATENING DEFECT IN MY CAR. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! INFINITI HAS DISREGARDED THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY BY THE LACK OF ACTION TAKEN IN THIS MATTER. THIS WILL INFLUENCE FUTURE PURCHASING DECISIONS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PURSUING A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT.
NHTSA complaint #10956080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbus, OH
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINTI M45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10940193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camarillo, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS?? RE: MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERR1618 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V-349 FOR 7 MONTHS I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR A FIX TO THIS ISSUE (RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2016). I CAN'T HAVE A PASSENGER SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT!!! REALLY?? THIS UNRESOLVED RECALL NOTICE IS HAMPERING MY ENJOYMENT OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO IMPOSSIBLE TO SELL. WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE FIX FOR THIS ISSUE?? MY LOCAL INFINITI DEALER SAYS IT'S "NO BIG DEAL."
NHTSA complaint #10937408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boynton Beach, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10929945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethesda, MD
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN WAITING 6 MONTHS FOR INFINITI TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION NOW. IT IS EMBARRASSING TO MAKE CLIENTS RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT OF A LUXURY AUTOMOBILE!
NHTSA complaint #10927572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10916151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesLawrenceville, GA
SEATS
THE DRIVERS SIDE BOTTOM METAL SEAT BRACKET BROKE WHILE IN MOTION. THE SEAT IS NOW COMPLETELY UNSUPPORTED. THE SEAT MOVES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
NHTSA complaint #10915159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesLawrenceville, GA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
SIDE MIRRORS GET STUCK OUT OF POSITION POINTING DOWN AND CONTINUOUSLY MAKE CLICKING NOISES MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE
NHTSA complaint #10915160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V349000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 11/01/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10907267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesDEL MAR, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL - NOTIFIED BY INFINITI THAT THE CAR IS NO LONGER SAFE. THEY CANNOT FIX THE CAR AT THIS TIME. UNTIL THE CAR IS FIXED IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THEY SHOULD BE SUPPLYING ME WITH A SAFE COMPARABLE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. THE NOTIFICATION IS AN ATTEMPT BY INFINITI TO PASS THE LIABILITY ON TO ME IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG. THEY MADE THE CAR AND SHOULD ACCEPT LIABILITY BY ENSURING SAFE TRANSPORTATION EITHER BY FIXING THE CAR NOW OR SUPPLYING AN COMPARABLE ALTERNATE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.
NHTSA complaint #10892150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 182,000 milesTorrance, CA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI M45. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND OR PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V430000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,000.
NHTSA complaint #10875971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesFlower Mound, TX
SEATS
RIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED AND CAME OFF TRACKS WHILE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN. DEFECTIVE WELDS (AS STATED BY INFINITI CERTIFIED DEALER SERVICE CENTER) HOLDING SEAT ASSEMBLY DETERMINED TO BE CAUSE. INFINITI DIAGNOSIS; SEAT TRACK BROKEN. REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF FRONT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY; PART # 87450-EH00A. COST OF PART $~1000 TO INSTALL; $~300. THIS IS A NISSAN/INFINITI PROBLEM REPORTED PREVIOUSLY TO NHTSA ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATS THAT WELD FAILURE CAUSES SEAT TO COLLAPSE. PROBLEM IS LONGSTANDING, WELL DOCUMENTED, AND KNOWN TO INFINITI. IN SPITE OF THIS, NO REMEDIATION, OTHER THAN REPAIR AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, HAS BEEN OFFERED BY INFINITI. THIS WELD FAILURE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RELATED MATTER THAT IS NOT THE RESULT OF ABUSE, MAINTENANCE NEGLECT, OR OVERSTRESS TO SEAT OR SEAT ASSEMBLY. THE HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY REPAIR PERSONNEL AT DEALERSHIP THAT CARRIED OUT THE REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10760098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesScottsdale, AZ
SEATS
THE SEAT STARTED TO SLIDE FORWARD UPON BREAKING AND SLIDE BACKWARDS UPON ACCELERATION, THIS CAUSES EXTRA FORCE TO BE APPLIED TO PEDALS BECAUSE I AM BEING SLID INTO THE PEDALS OR AWAY FROM THE PEDALS.
NHTSA complaint #10725115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, TX
STEERING
DRIVING ON ROADS WITH GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT AND CAR ABRUPTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT - DEPENDING ON WHICH WAY THE GROOVES GO. ALSO HAPPENS ON UNEVEN ROADS. STEERING WHEEL MAKES A QUICK, HARD PULL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED BETWEEN 20 AND 65 MPH. NEW TIRES, NEW RIMS, NEW BRAKES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BUT STEERING PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE CAR TRIES TO GO WHERE IT WANTS. STEERING WHEEL TURNS SLIGHTLY ON ITS OWN WHILE MAKING A COMPLETE STOP ON ANY TYPE OF PAVEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10700688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesDublin, CA
POWER TRAIN
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
NHTSA complaint #10678865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesDublin, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
NHTSA complaint #10678865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesWellington, FL
STRUCTURE
I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN 2007. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED. I NOTICED ABOUT A YEAR AGO THAT THE DASHBOARD; ESPECIALLY THE SURFACES WHICH FACE THE FRONT WINDOW, HAS DEVELOPED A DANGEROUS GLAZE. THIS GLAZE IS VERY REFLECTIVE AND PREVENTS PROPER VIEWING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WHEN LIGHT IS ON THE DASHBOARD; DAY OR NIGHT. NISSAN NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10667610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesWellington, FL
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN 2007. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED. I NOTICED ABOUT A YEAR AGO THAT THE DASHBOARD; ESPECIALLY THE SURFACES WHICH FACE THE FRONT WINDOW, HAS DEVELOPED A DANGEROUS GLAZE. THIS GLAZE IS VERY REFLECTIVE AND PREVENTS PROPER VIEWING THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WHEN LIGHT IS ON THE DASHBOARD; DAY OR NIGHT. NISSAN NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10667610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.