2004 Infiniti M45 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Infiniti M45, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Infiniti M45
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 infiniti m45 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2002, through june 3, 2004. Due to a circuit board failure, the fuel gauge may read a fuel level higher than actually exists. As a result, the vehicle may run out of gas without notice.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the circuit board free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on october 25, 2004. Owners should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Infiniti M45 have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 88,649 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti m45. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, the engine stalled, and all of the warning indicators illuminated. The vehi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 19, 2015 · Engine
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti m45. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2015 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Infiniti M45. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
Compare Infiniti M45 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti M45 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Infiniti M45 | 2 | 129 |
| 2004 Infiniti M45 | 2 | 43 |
| 2006 Infiniti M45 | 5 | 72 |
| 2007 Infiniti M45 | 4 | 27 |
| 2008 Infiniti M45 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 Infiniti M45 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 Infiniti M45 | 5 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 Infiniti M45
How do I know if my 2004 Infiniti M45 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Infiniti M45; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Infiniti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V497000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Infiniti models
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- M35461 complaints
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.