repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Infiniti M45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2007 Infiniti M45, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-349 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Infiniti M45 has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Air bags
4Engine
4Seats
4Steering
2Power train
2Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control
2Visibility/wiper
2Structure
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
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.
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.
Best & worst years
2007 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Infiniti M45, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What M45 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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