2006 Infiniti M45: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 31, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · 87,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti M45. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled while driving downhill. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle by using excessive force on the brake pedal. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed May 1, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · WA

Over the last 6 to 8 months, the 2006 M45 stalls intermittently. Most of the time (7 out of 10) it would stall when I stopped at a light (or a stop sign). The engine would shut off, all the indicator lights would come on, and I would put it in park and re-start, and it would continue to operate fine. The other three times or so, the car would randomly shut down while driving (both times in the city at 30 mph or so), and the same procedure to restart. Midas Muffler (3 different locations) did not detect any error codes in any of the occasions, and since it was happening intermittently, they could not duplicate it. In atleast 3 or 4 of the events, I had another passenger in the car who observed it.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti m45. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v430000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 31, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 120,000 miles · GA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 infiniti m45. While driving 70 MPH, various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel cluster and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road with extreme difficulty. The contact restarted the vehicle and parked it at home. The dealer (naley infiniti, 2020 cobb pkwy s, marietta, ga 30060, 770‑281‑8600) indicated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v329000 (air bags) and 16v329000 (air bags). The contact was waiting to determine when the dealer would be able to schedule the repairs. It was unknown when the manufacturer would supply the parts to the dealer. In addition, the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 27, 2017 · Engine · 175,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti m45. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact mentioned that the service engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but informed the contact stated that the vehicle year was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. Updated 06/21/17*lj

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Engine · 90,000 miles · VA

In the past couple days my vehicle shuts off without warning while driving. It shut down while coming to a stop at a red light, also while on the highway slowing down for a toll. I put the car in park and restart the car when I try to pull off again it jerks a couple times and then go. Also, after a restart the steering becomes stiff and its much harder to turn the vehicle as if the power steering is affected. The symptoms align with a previous recall (recall 13v430000 engine stall concern). I contacted infiniti consumer affairs, they advised the previous owner had the recall issue repaired about 2 years ago for the previous recall (replace the accelerator pedal assembly and reprogram the engine control module). These current symptoms seem to align with the previous symptoms.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 86,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti m45. While traveling approximately 65 MPH, the vdc and check engine warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was turned off and on, which reset the computer. The failure recurred more than twice. The dealer indicated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v430000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle received the recall repairs, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was parked at the contacts residence due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,565 miles · AL

I was driving my car on interstate at 70mph and engine stalled, all electrical systems shut off, power steering, power brakes, vdc and ABS lights came on along with service engine soon. This was a very scary situation at highway speeds. I pulled through traffic and made it to side of highway. The engine was barely idling and running very rough. The car was turned off. I then attempted to re-start vehicle, and it would turn over, but not ignite. After several minutes and several attempts, the car engine started again. I immediately got off the interstate and took less congested roads home. The next day I drove to a car repair shop for computer diagnostic testing of service engine light. They told me the code reported a pair of malfunctioning "cam position sensors". It is inexcusable for a luxury automotive maker to have catastrophic risk exposure to driver, occupants, and other highway travelers due to a sensor failure! I called local infiniti dealership and they immediately recognized my cars problem, and then said my year is not covered under any voluntary service campaign or recall.

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 147,000 miles · OH

Yesterday my wife was driving with my daughter and two friends when the vehicle stalled and lost all power while driving on a busy road. They were very fortunate to not have caused a serious accident and all were quite frightened by the incident. The vehicle would not restart so they had it towed to a mechanic (I was out of town). Today I went to the shop where the vehicle was towed and spoke to the mechanic. We checked it together and it started up like normal so we went for a ride and the car performed normally as well, although several lights are now lighted on the dash (vdc off, slip, ras & check engine). Searching nicoclub and other forums including this site, it seems this is not an uncommon problem. This could cause serious injuries and even death so owners should be notified of this possibility.

Filed Nov 12, 2013 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti m45. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the manifold sensor and ho sensor would need to be replaced. After the repair the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2013 · Acceleration · 89,600 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infinti m45. The contacted stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine suddenly stalled after the accelerator pedal was released. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v430000 (speed control) because they did not know how to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 89,600. Updated 01/07/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle shut off twice, when he slowed down. Updated 01/07/14

Filed Feb 3, 2012 · Engine · 71,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infinity m45. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the engine and the traction control warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the camshaft sensor. The dealer replaced the camshaft sensor. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 71,000.