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2003 Infiniti M45

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2003 Infiniti M45.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2003 Infiniti M45

Recall·12V088000

Fuel system

DUE TO A CIRCUIT BOARD FAILURE, THE FUEL GAUGE MAY READ A FUEL LEVEL HIGHER THAN ACTUALLY EXISTS.

Recall·03V455000

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…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 131 owners reported

Fuel system69
Engine17
Engine and engine cooling17
Electrical system6

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2003 Infiniti M45 at a glance

Engine
4.5L 8-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 5-spd
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2003 Infiniti M45?

Owners have filed 131 complaints about the 2003 Infiniti M45 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2003 Infiniti M45 reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2003 Infiniti M45?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2003 Infiniti M45 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.