2006 Infiniti M45 engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Infiniti M45 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 31, 2022
“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…”
filed May 1, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other M45 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 M45 | 4 | 15% |
| 2004 M45 | 7 | 16% |
| 2003 M45 | 23 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Infiniti M45
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.