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2004 Infiniti M45
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 43
- Received Sep 2009 to Oct 2015
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly16 complaints · 37% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline4 complaints · 9.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking4 complaints · 9.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #12V088000Nissan 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.
- Recall #04V497000On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
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Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
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Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 43 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 16 | 37% | – | NHTSA recall #12V088000 |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 4 | 9.3% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 9.3% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 4 | 9.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #12V088000March 6, 20128,120 vehicles affected
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.
The vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #04V497000October 13, 200496 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
If this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on october 25, 2004. Owners should contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2004 Infiniti M45.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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