What year Infiniti M45 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaint and recall data, the 2006 and 2007 model years are rated Avoid. The 2006 has the highest complaint index (100) with 72 complaints, and 2007 follows with an index of 75 and 27 complaints.

What is the best year for the Infiniti M45?

The 2008 model is the only year rated Good, with just 6 complaints and a complaint index of 25. No year earns a Best verdict.

Is the 2006 Infiniti M45 reliable?

NHTSA data shows the 2006 M45 has the most reported problems of any M45 year, with 72 complaints and a complaint index of 100. Engine issues account for 31% of those complaints, with a median failure mileage of 74,250.

Does the Infiniti M45 have airbag recalls?

Yes. Multiple M45 years, including 2006 and 2007, are covered by NHTSA airbag inflator recall campaigns, part of six total recall campaigns across all model years.

How many complaints does the Infiniti M45 have overall?

NHTSA lists 108 total complaints across the 2006-2010 M45 model years, with engine problems as the top overall category at 31% of complaints.

Infiniti M45 Best and Worst Years (2006–2010)

Avoid the 2006 and 2007 Infiniti M45: 2006 has the highest complaint index (100) with 72 complaints led by engine issues, and 2007 follows at index 75 with 27 complaints centered on airbags. The 2008 model is the lone Good year, with just 6 complaints and index 25.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2007

Model years: 5; 2006–2010
NHTSA complaints: 108
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Engine

M45 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti M45 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	Avoid	100	72	2	5	Engine	18	—
2007	Avoid	75	27	0	4	Airbags	18	—
2008	Good	25	6	0	5	Airbags	18	—
2009	No verdict	50	2	2	5	Engine	18	—
2010	No verdict	0	1	0	5	Steering	18	—

M45 years to avoid: what went wrong

2006 Infiniti M45 Index 100 · 72 complaints · 5 recalls

The 2006 M45 has the worst complaint index (100) of any year, with 72 total complaints. Engine problems dominate, making up 31% of complaints for the year, with owners reporting failures around a median of 74,250 miles overall (engine-specific median mileage 98,282). Steering complaints followed, with a median mileage near 52,368, and structure and body issues (seat frame and bracing failures) appeared near 88,483 miles. NHTSA also lists five recall campaigns for this year, including multiple airbag inflator recalls tied to the Takata issue. Owners described sudden unintended surges and seat frame cracking as notable concerns.

2006 engine problems →2006 steering problems →2006 structure & body problems →

2007 Infiniti M45 Index 75 · 27 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2007 M45 ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 75 across 27 complaints. Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 30% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 65,000. Engine complaints followed at 26% with a much higher median mileage of 150,000, and structure and body complaints appeared near 95,000 miles. NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for 2007, including the same airbag inflator recalls affecting the 2006 model. Owners reported steering that wandered on uneven pavement and, in one case, a sudden total loss of electrical power that stalled the engine.

Most common Infiniti M45 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Engine33 (31%)
Airbags23 (21%)
Steering23 (21%)
Structure & Body22 (20%)
Electrical System10 (9%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
Brakes6 (6%)
Transmission & Powertrain5 (5%)
Other4 (4%)
Visibility & Wipers4 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Infiniti M45 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaint and recall data, the 2006 and 2007 model years are rated Avoid. The 2006 has the highest complaint index (100) with 72 complaints, and 2007 follows with an index of 75 and 27 complaints.
What is the best year for the Infiniti M45?: The 2008 model is the only year rated Good, with just 6 complaints and a complaint index of 25. No year earns a Best verdict.
Is the 2006 Infiniti M45 reliable?: NHTSA data shows the 2006 M45 has the most reported problems of any M45 year, with 72 complaints and a complaint index of 100. Engine issues account for 31% of those complaints, with a median failure mileage of 74,250.
Does the Infiniti M45 have airbag recalls?: Yes. Multiple M45 years, including 2006 and 2007, are covered by NHTSA airbag inflator recall campaigns, part of six total recall campaigns across all model years.
How many complaints does the Infiniti M45 have overall?: NHTSA lists 108 total complaints across the 2006-2010 M45 model years, with engine problems as the top overall category at 31% of complaints.