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 vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnostic results were unknown. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.
2004 Infiniti M45: engine stalls while driving
11 of the 43 complaints about the 2004 Infiniti M45 describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical mileage
- 112,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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 was taken to an auto parts store, where it was determined that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 171,000.
Tl* the contact owns 2004 infiniti m45. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering before stalling. The contact mentioned that the entire instrument panel illuminated and moments later, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle exhibited the failure multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,191.
Tl* the contact owns 2004 infiniti m45. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the vdc, engine, and seatbelt lights illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and changed the battery a day later but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,523. ..updated 06/28/13 *bf updated 07/3/2013
The first incident happened on june 3rd driving to work and the car just gave out. It stalled, lights came on the dashboard and car died. I was able to drift to a side street in which I tried to start the car again; however, the car would not start up. I had to get it towed to my house. After sitting for the day, I tried to start it up again and it started. I was able to make it to the advance auto near my home where they put it on the machine to see if there was a problem with the alternator and/or battery. Alternator was good and the battery had some dead cells but I was told not enough for the car to just die out in the middle of driving. The next day I installed a new battery, the car started, drove onto the interstate and it stalled again (my daughter was in the car) I had to drift to service road. I had to leave the car overnight, went back this morning (wednesday)and the car started, I drove directly to the infiniti dealer and was diag.w/a bad crank position sensor. I had it repaired. I researched this problem the first day it happened and found that a recall was in place for over 620k m45's;however mine was not one of them. Same part, same diag, same model, different year. This is definitely a hazardous problem and I am seeking reimbursement for the fees I paid today along with someone looking into recalling this part in the m45 models. Its ridiculous not too if the same part had to be replaced in a 2004 with the same diag. And not a 2003. If this is not the correct department I need to file a complaint with, I need to know who can really look into this issue. Luckily, no one was hurt in my situation but it is bound to happen because going highway speeds with your car coming to a slow pace instantly creates a very frantic situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti m45. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted after an hour and was able to be driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the failure recurred approximately eight times over the span of a month. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 164,000...updated 02-13-13 *bf updated 02/14/13
Hello, I own a 2004 infinity m45 and I wish to file a complaint. My gas gauge doesn't function properly and it reads half full at empty which caused my wife to stall out at night!!!!! On the highway!!!!! I thought it may have been just my car at first until I googled it realizing there are thousands of identical incidents. My check engine light is also on reading p0461 faulty fuel sensor. I hope someone can get infinity to fix this situation seeing its obvious that this is a manufacturing issue...thanks for your time in advance...
My fuel gauge was showing a half a tank of gas and I ran out of gas stalling in the middle of an intersection. The vehicle is out of warranty do to time frame but well within the mileage. This continues to be a problem and I have run out of gas 2 additional times. The vehicle reads full 99% of the time but will drop down to about a half a tank every now and then (but not often), usually as it gets close to being empty. The dates and mileage for this compliant are not actually but are to my best guess.
While driving vehicle the fuel gauge and fuel remaining computer showed a significant amount of fuel left, almost half a tank. After a couple of minutes of driving the car sputtered and stalled. I pulled over and tried cranking the motor. After several failed attempts I noticed that the fuel gauge was now settled on empty. Checked the computer and it showed 0 miles till empty. Luckily my wife was able to bring me the gas for the lawnmower. This has happened several times since this initial incident. A couple times with just my wife and children in the car. Fortunately my wife's commute involves streets and avenues and no freeways or highways. I've communicated my issues on forums and blogs, turns out this is a common problem, and so far nothing has been done by infiniti to address this. The fix comes at a ridiculous price, dealer wants to change out gauge cluster, upwards of $1,000. I've been using the keep it full method, since I like the car, of course I shouldn't have to be doing this. I decided to file this report after reading that the federal safety agency was looking into the issue. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti m45. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the fuel level gauge displayed a gasoline level reading of one half full yet the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer stated that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was no longer under warranty, the contact was responsible for the repairs. The contact noticed numerous complaints regarding the defective fuel gauge online but the manufacturer had not issued a recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was not driven due to the defective fuel gauge. The failure mileage was 73,500.
My 2004 infiniti m45's fuel gauge reads at or above tank of gas when there is no fuel resulting in a stall. Problem started at around 59k miles but was out of warranty due to age. I currently have 72k miles on the car and have to reset the trip counter as the fuel gauge is useless. The infiniti dealer in gwinnett county georgia had the car twice but was unable to diagnose the problem. Infiniti consumer affairs has refused any assistance because the dealer can't identify the root cause. From my research my best guess would be the gauge cluster, a very costly repair. Updated 01/28/11 *bf updated 03/18/11
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Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2004 Infiniti M45?
11 of 43 owner complaints about the 2004 Infiniti M45 (26%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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