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#BS-2003-INFM45-6BE8

2003 Infiniti M45

Based on reports from 178 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
178
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
66
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 178 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

exhaust manifold cracked

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

air bag malfunction light on

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

drivers seat broke while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

76 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 95K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

14
0–30K
13
30–60K
40
60–90K
36
90–120K
29
120–150K
17
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (40 reports) • Median: 95K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (76 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System76 (43%)
Engine36 (20%)
Electrical22 (12%)
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System6 (3%)
Seats5 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (2%)
Drivetrain4 (2%)
Structure2 (1%)

2003 Infiniti M45: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 43% of all reports filed for the 2003 Infiniti M45, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 95,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 95K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2003 Infiniti M45, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2003 Infiniti M45, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System Issues

Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2003 Infiniti M45, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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04
1
05
2
08
23
10
37
11
49
12
10
13
13
14
8
15
10
16
3
17
2
18
1
19
3
20
1
23
1
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Infiniti M45. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

03V455000Dec 2003

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.

12V088000Apr 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Infiniti M45 is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2003 Infiniti M45 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

178

Class avg

231

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2003.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 178 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Infiniti M45 Model Years

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2003 Infiniti M45: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Infiniti M45?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2003 Infiniti M45 is related to the fuel system, with 76 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2003 Infiniti M45 reliable?
The 2003 Infiniti M45 has 178 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2003 Infiniti M45 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2003 Infiniti M45 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2003 Infiniti M45 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Infiniti M45 problems start?
Based on 149 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 95,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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