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.
2008 Infiniti M45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2008 Infiniti M45, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 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 April 21, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Infiniti M45 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags
2Engine
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 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.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. IF THE TPMS LAMP IS DISREGARDED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE TIRE WILL QUICKLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AT A CONSISTENT RATE…
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
2008 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 2008 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.
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL WE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL 16V-349 AROUND AUGUST 1, 2016. CONTACTED LOCAL INFINITI DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT. COULD EXPECT IT IN 4 TO 6 WEEKS. EXPECTED TIME CAME AND WENT AND WE WERE TOLD IT WOULD BE ANOTHER MONTH TO 6 WEEKS. ADVISED TO NOT LET ANYONE…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 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…
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