AI Damage2007 Infiniti M45: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Infiniti M45 filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 27
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 30% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 3 Seats 15% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 15% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- Air bags: 8 complaints (30% of all).
- Engine: 4 complaints (15% of all).
- Seats: 4 complaints (15% of all).
- Steering: 4 complaints (15% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (7% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.5 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 27 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
It has continue to do so as im driving while coming to a stop and all lights turn on and stalls again til it dies.
As the vehicle ages the dashboard melts. This melting leads to glare on sunny days and obscures vision. The shinny spots created in the dash distract from the road.
The contact stated that the keyless ignition button failed to start the engine and the fuel gauge failed to display the proper reading. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated.
I received a recall notice in october indicating that my vehicle is not safe and there is the possibility of metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death. My families life and safety is in jeopardy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 infinti m45. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v349000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Takata inflators?? Re: manufacturer recall numberr1618 nhtsa recall number16v-349 for 7 months I've been waiting for a fix to this issue (received a recall notice in may 2016). I can't have a passenger sit in the front seat!!! Really?? This unresolved recall notice is hampering my enjoyment of the vehicle.
The drivers side bottom metal seat bracket broke while in motion. The seat is now completely unsupported. The seat moves when brakes are applied.
Side mirrors get stuck out of position pointing down and continuously make clicking noises making it impossible to drive
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,189 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 20% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M45 has 40 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 27, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Infiniti M45?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, engine, seats. Total complaints: 27. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (15%), warning lights, check engine (7%), fuel system, fuel smell (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Infiniti M45?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Infiniti M45 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.