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.
2009 Infiniti M45Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 Infiniti M45, most often about the vehicle speed control. 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 January 9, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Infiniti M45 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2009 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
2009 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 2009 Infiniti M45, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What M45 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
LTR FWD (WV) RE SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EXPERIENCED BY OWNER OF A 2009 INFINITI M45. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL KNOCKING DOWN A PRIZED RIVER BIRCH AND COMING TO REST AGAINST A CEDAR TREE.
WHILE TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. KNOCKED OVER BIRCH TREE AND BIRD BATH AND THEN DROVE THROUGH SOME SHRUBS AND A HIT CEDAR TREE. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 02/05/10 THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW THE STATUS OF THE COMPLAINT. UPDATED 03/08/10 UPDATED 03/12/10
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