Infiniti M45 2009
Model M45 made in 2009 by Infiniti got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning tires . The car has one 4.5 engine.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | R | 16/21/18 | 19.5/29.6/23.0373 | Premium | 3586 | LARGE CARS | 24-Sep-08 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V393000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 04/14/2008 to 08/28/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 143223 | 11/09/2009 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/05/2009 | 10/07/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. the material in the nut used to secure the sensor-transmitter of the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may corrode and potentially crack in areas with heavy concentrations of road salt. if this occurs, the nut may come out of the sensor-transmitter and the tpms lamp will illuminate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tpms lamp is disregarded and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the tire will quickly lose air pressure at a consistent rate resulting in a flat tire increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the tpms nut with a new, more robust nut. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before november 9, 2009. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 and infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| ITB-11-049-B | 07/06/2012 | 10044526 | Infiniti: reprogramming electronic control unit (ecu) on all qualifying vehicles. no models listed. model years 1998-2013. *pe | 07/11/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| ITY/WIPER (PWS) | |||||
| ITB-09-011-A | 08/27/2012 | 10047039 | Infiniti: when insects, dirt, finger prints, oil film, moisture or exhaust gas is near or around rain sensor, this causes the rain sensor, when wiper lever is pushed down, to either make a single stroke or operate unexpectedly. no models | 11/05/2012 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 1 | 11/01/2009 | |
| Ltr fwd (wv) re sudden unintended acceleration experienced by owner of a 2009 infiniti m45. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated out of control knocking down a prized river birch and coming to rest against a cedar tree. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 11/14/2009 | 590 | 1 | |
| While turning into the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. knocked over birch tree and bird bath and then drove through some shrubs and a hit cedar tree. *tr updated ivoq 02/05/10 the consumer wanted to know the status of the complaint. updated 03/08/10 updated 03/12/10 | |||