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 replaced. Additionally, on one occasion, the vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter needed to be replaced and the fuel gauge sensor needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
2003 Infiniti M45: wrong fuel gauge reading
70 of the 129 complaints about the 2003 Infiniti M45 describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 70
- of this car's complaints
- 54%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,000
- typical mileage
- 85,950
- recalls
- 1
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
- 20071
- 20061
- 200426
- 200370
What owners say
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 notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact indicated that the fuel gauge had previously been repaired however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 159,000. *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti m45. The contact stated that the fuel gauge inaccurately displayed that the fuel tank was full. As a result, the vehicle stalled due to insufficient fuel in the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v088000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 200,000.
Since buying the 45m. I have ran out of gas while the gas gauge level reads full. The first time I was simply drive the a busy highway going about 40mph. The car just suddenly begin to sputter then came to a stop while other cars tried to avoid hitting me.
My boyfriend recently bought this car from a dealer that gave him a standard warranty and we have had the car for about 3 weeks now and after research I have found that the car has fuel gauge problems as well as when the vehicle is being steered is feels as if the car will slip. The car makes a few noises when you turn or stop as well. It almost feels as if the tires will fall off. I have mentioned it to him but I let him handle the car business. The fact is I drive the car to transport our child and I am worried about the safety of the vehicle. I also have found that the car has had a recall on it for those specific problems I have previously noted. I am not sure if I can report this or what can I do about this car.
2003 infiniti m45. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning fuel gauge *tgw the consumer is requesting reimbursement of related expenses of $2,168.76 as he previously paid to have the defect corrected. The consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed, where an inspection revealed the gas tank was empty, even the needle read half full. The fuel pump sending unit was replaced, but it did not rectify the problem. Finally in december 2011, during a smog test, it was discovered the fuel gauge was defective.
This is the second time that the gas gauge has malfunction first was a few years ago while car was under warranty. I remember it was a sunday and I was on my way home from church with my sons. I was driving about 40mph when car stalled. This time I was on I 95 when the car stalled. Both times the gauge read that the car had a half full tank. I have no had it repaired as of yet.
2003 infiniti m45. Consumer states fuel gauge failure *tgw the consumer stated she received a recall notice regarding a now recall item, in which she experienced and paid out of pocket for on september 3 , 2010. Recall # 12v088000. The consumer is seeking reimbursement in the amount of $ 516.99. The consumer stated she ran out of gas, even though the gauge reflected more than 1/4 tank of gas. The dealer replaced the sender unit. When the consumer asked the dealer about reimbursement, she was informed the current fix for the problem was different than the work that was performed on her vehicle.
I'm sincerely with no recourse to fixing what is wrong with my car since it has been purchased. I bought the vehicle in 2007 and the very day I bought the vehicle, it ran out of gas even though the fuel gauge cluster showed it was half full. I took it back to the dealership and they "fixed" it. I then found out there was a recall and I went back to my dealership because my fuel gauge still does not work properly and my wife and my one year old ran out of gas again a week ago on the highway. The dealership continues to state there isn't a recall for fuel gauge issues, but I believe there should be. Please help as they are seeking close $1500 to fix the issue.
My gas gauge shows incorrect readings, I have to go by gallons of gas I put in to car to determine miles I can drive. When I start the car gauge shows one reading a few blocks later it shows another. My car stopped some weeks ago on busy street when gauge showed a 1/4 of a tank on the gauge, I had to call roadside service to get home.
Purchased 2003 infiniti m45 in december of 2009. The fuel gauge did not read correctly as of purchase date, always reading half full to full. Dealer inspection found that entire cluster needs replaced.
I bought a 2003 infiniti m45 from a private lot, and the gas gauge showed full. I drove this vehicle about 20 miles that day and it died on the street while I was driving through my residence. Couldn't figure it out until we smelled gas so I had to have someone to bring me gas in a gas can and the car started right up. The private lot didn't want to do anything about it since I drove it off the lot that day.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 12V088000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Infiniti M45 fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2003 Infiniti M45?
70 of 129 owner complaints about the 2003 Infiniti M45 (54%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
How much does it cost to fix wrong fuel gauge reading on the 2003 Infiniti M45?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 11 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Infiniti M45?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Infiniti M45
Stalling 36Check engine light 18Loss of power 7Engine failure 5
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