Infiniti M45 loss of power problems

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 Apr 21, 2021 · Engine · 129,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infiniti m45. The contact stated that at start-up, the vehicle sputtered and loss power. The vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The owner changed the spark plugs. The contact called circle infiniti (300 nj-36, west long branch, nj 07764, (732) 389-1200) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti m45. While stationary and while driving various speeds,the vehicle stalled without warning on several occasions. The contact stated that there was a complete loss of power. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. On another occasion, the contact stated that the engine indicator illuminated and "check your fuel cap" displayed on the instrument panel. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The contact cited the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause of the failures, as reported by a code reader. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 181,392 miles · NC

I had purchased my m45 2006 infiniti used feb 20,2016 the car drove good everything worked well no problems at all. I did noticed the check engine light came on I took the car back to metro honda which is where I got it from as used. The checked it out the light went off but came back on and stay. July of 2016 is when the car would just lose power cut off while driving etc. The car would take several minutes to start back up. The problem got more hecked because the car cut off one night my children and I was driving right on the middle of the road and a 18 wheeler was behind us I was able to come to a stop safely but was in the middle of the road which was a bridge. I had the car tested it came back as my cam and crank shaft sensor had those replaced not even been 2 weeks and the go still act as if no gas is getting to engine and still cuts off this is unsafe it can cause someone to even be killed. I am so scared to go long distances because I'm scared the car will just loose all power. I took the car to infiniti they couldn't even tell me what the problem was I also looked online and seen at repair pal where there was a recall on the crank shaft and cam sensor as well as fuel pump gas pedal and the recent one of the air bags. As well as a electric problem and all this was. Back in december of 2003 the only thing that was replaced on this car was the gas pedal. Something has to be done infiniti needs to recall all this on the m45 sports 2006 I feel helpless and hopeless because I don't even know if my children and I will get in this car and make it back home alive. Something needs to be done.

Filed Aug 14, 2016 · Electrical · 117,000 miles · TX

While I was driving this vehicle, it had shut off while I was driving and I lost all power. It started back up like normal. This has happened twice and I'm afraid this could happen while I'm on the highway with my family. I see there was a recall involving this but not for my vehicle. This has happened to me just recently.

Filed Jul 22, 2016 · Engine · 128,000 miles · TN

While leaving an entrance ramp to merge onto the interstate, the vehicle suffered a complete and total engine power loss along with its power steering and power braking functions. After this failure, the vehicle would crank but not start, leaving it stranded. There is currently a recall in place for the vehicle's make, model, and model year (recall #03v455000), however I was told by both the dealership and infiniti that the vehicle was not covered under that recall because the part in question was made by a different manufacturer than what was included under the existing recall. The summary and consequences of this failure align exactly with that of the existing recall. It is evident that the safety hazard exists beyond the scope of the original recall and the purpose of this complaint is to address that deficiency.

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 Oct 24, 2013 · Engine · 93,000 miles · NC

I was traveling down I-85 n bound doing about 65 in the middle lane with heavy traffic when the RPM dropped all the way out and the car lost all power as if it cut off leaving me in shock because I had no way of getting over to get off on the shoulder.after taking it to a shop I was told that it was the cam and crankshaft position sensors and that I need to contact infiniti before paying to have this issue fixed because it was a recall for this issue, so I contact the infiniti dealer and the lady I spoke with informed me that it has never been a recall for any issue on this car and that since the car was 10 years old that was a possible problem with the car shutting down while operating the vehicle,.

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 157,236 miles · TN

This vehicle randomly will shut down all mechanical systems simultaneously at any speed which creates an extremely dangerous situation, especially around other traffic, which could result in a crash. The car's "service engine soon" light appears, the car immediately loses engine power, brakes, and steering and many times will not restart immediately which puts the passengers at risk of a crash in any situation. These are the exact same symptoms of a recall issued by infiniti for the 2003 m45, however, infiniti insists that this vehicle is not included in the recall. Maybe once someone is killed in a crash infiniti will reconsider its position on this matter. According to the infiniti dealer, they do not know the cause of the problem. Their suggestion was to leave the car with them for 2 or 3 days so they could hook up equipment to the car and drive it around (at $130 per hour) hoping that the problem would occur. Both the dealer and infiniti USA seem unwilling to investigate this problem without costing me hundreds or even thousands of dollars to fund their research in an effort to prevent a crash. Here is the description of the symptoms caused by the recall: this could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.

Filed Feb 5, 2013 · Engine · 153,000 miles · GA

I was driving the car when it completely lost power.