Infiniti M 2009
Model M made in 2009 by Infiniti got 4 consumer complains as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.5 and 4.5, guzzler.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 16/22/18 | 19.6499/30.5499/23.4083 | Premium | 3586 | LARGE CARS | 24-Sep-08 |
| 4.5, Guzzler | 8 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17.3/27.2/20.6885 | Premium | 4031 | LARGE CARS | 24-Sep-08 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| ITB-08-024A | 07/21/2008 | 10032305 | Infiniti: srs precautions during service. included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the supplemental restraint system (srs) safely. improper maintenance | 03/03/2010 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| ITB08-024A | 07/21/2008 | 10025521 | Srs precautions during service; incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all infiniti models with the srs systems. *pe | 08/15/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| ITB-09-020 | 04/06/2009 | 10030145 | Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| ITB-09-020 | 04/06/2009 | 10030145 | Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| ITB12-018 | 04/10/2012 | 10043948 | Infiniti: the electronic control module (ecm) needs to be replaced on a 2004 my and later vehicle. *js | 05/02/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ITB-09-062 | 11/17/2009 | 10032524 | Infiniti: vent control valve replacement. no applied vehicles affected: all models; no model years listed. *pe | 04/09/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| ITB-10-027 | 04/27/2010 | 10032994 | Infiniti: a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). refer to the appropriate service manual, follow the diagnostic and repair information for xenon headlamps. *pe | 06/21/2010 | |
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| ITB-12-005 | 02/03/2012 | 10043720 | Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| ITB-12-005 | 02/03/2012 | 10043720 | Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| ITB-09-050 | 09/29/2009 | 10031304 | Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/blinking. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/21/2011 | |||
| I recently bought a 2009 infiniti m35. my vehicle and probably many other 2009 infinitis with the 7-speed transmission has the following issues: 1) harsh downshifts: the vehicle suddenly downshifts and this action brakes the vehicle significantly without the driver's will. if there is another vehicle following closely it might crash the infiniti from behind. 2) lag of power: sometimes the car is searching for the right gear, resulting in a lag of power. this is very dangerous especially while merging into highways since the car sometimes delays/refuses to accelerate. 3) downshifts at wrong time: i will describe this issue using an example. assume you make a full stop at a stop sign. the car still has 2nd or 3rd gear even if the car has stopped completely. when you begin accelerating the car downshifts to 1st gear, which pushes the car forward in a very harsh way. very dangerous in city driving. (imagine what happens when you downshift form 3rd or 2nd gear to 1st gear while the car is moving with 5-10mph and 2500rpm). this above issues exist not only in the 2009 m35 model but in other models with the 7-speed transmission like the 2009 g37 and others. the issue probably exists in later year models. on 1/2/2012 i had a call with infiniti customer affairs, they verified that infiniti is aware of the issue and that they are working on a software update. however, some vehicles have been already 3-years old and their owners are still waiting for a fix. moreover infiniti released technical bulletin itb09-032b to address the harsh downshift issue, but in my opinion that only partially improved the issue. there are plenty of internet sites where many other infiniti customers complaint about the 7-speed transmission. here is just one link. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx/.f1fbf24?displayrecent | |||