no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2003 Infiniti M45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 129 owner complaints about the 2003 Infiniti M45, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Infiniti M45 has problems
129 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
65Fuel system, gasoline
23Engine
22Electrical system
18Engine and engine cooling
11Fuel system, other
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Seats
4Power train
3Air bags
1610 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 65 | 0 |
| Engine | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 Infiniti M45 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 52 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles37under 100k miles15100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other M45 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the M45 median. How we score
'03'04'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2003 Infiniti M45 safety ratings
2003 Infiniti M45 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Infiniti M45, and the recalls they led to.
- Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air BagsLed to recall 12V-079
- SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENTNo recall
- Fuel level gauge system failureLed to recall 12V-088
In owners' words
What M45 owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge failed to read the fuel level correctly and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed several times to a dealer and independent mechanic however, the fuel gauge sensor…
THIS VEHICLE RANDOMLY WILL SHUT DOWN ALL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY AT ANY SPEED WHICH CREATES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY AROUND OTHER TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. THE CAR'S "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT APPEARS, THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LOSES ENGINE POWER, BRAKES, AND…
MY BOYFRIEND RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A DEALER THAT GAVE HIM A STANDARD WARRANTY AND WE HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS NOW AND AFTER RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THE CAR HAS FUEL GAUGE PROBLEMS AS WELL AS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING STEERED IS FEELS AS IF THE CAR WILL SLIP. THE CAR MAKES A FEW…
Own a 2003 M45?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.