Does the 2003 Infiniti M45 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Infiniti M45, the most recent reported on March 6, 2012 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti M45?

Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (65 complaints), followed by engine (23).

How many 2003 Infiniti M45 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 129 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Infiniti M45 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 129 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Infiniti M45.

recalls

129

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Infiniti M45 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 12V088000 · reported March 6, 2012 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 8,120 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: The vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 03V455000 · reported November 17, 2003 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 630,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
The 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 running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel system, gasoline65
Engine23
Electrical system22
Engine and engine cooling18
Fuel system, other11
Fuel/propulsion system6
Seats5
Power train4
Air bags3
Structure3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 30, 2024 · Fuel system, gasoline · 160,000 miles
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 could not be…

Jan 25, 2023 · Air bags · 112,965 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the driver’s side module needed to be replaced. The driver’s side air bag module was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and…

Nov 2, 2020 · Power train · 137,780 miles
TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON A STATE ROUTE, THE CAR SHUT DOWN. NO POWER, NO DASH LIGHTS, INABILITY TO USE TURN SIGNALS TO INDICATE THE INTENTION OF CHANGING LANES TO THE RIGHT AND ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION AS THE CAR SLOWED TO CRAWL. ONCE PULLED ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AFTER MANY…

Feb 24, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 159,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL AT ALL TIMES. THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER BENNETT INFINITI (1060 PA-315 WILKES BARRE PA) WAS…

Jan 2, 2020 · Structure
I AM THE OWNER OF A WHITE 2003 INFINITI M45. A FEW YEARS AGO, I NOTICED A SMALL CHIP RIGHT ABOVE HE WINDSHIELD ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR. I CONTACTED INFINITI BACK THEN TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS, BUT THERE WERE NOT. AT THIS POINT, THERE IS NO PAINT COVERING THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE. AS OF TODAY, INFINITI STILL HAS…

M45 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2003	2	129	0
2004	2	43	0
2006	5	72	2

Across all years, the 2003 M45 has the most complaints (129). All Infiniti M45 years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Infiniti M45 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Infiniti M45, the most recent reported on March 6, 2012 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti M45?: Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (65 complaints), followed by engine (23).
How many 2003 Infiniti M45 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 129 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 30, 2024.