2007 Infiniti M45 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
92,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 27 complaints (29.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 14.8% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
Air Bags: 8; Engine: 4; Seats: 4; Steering: 4; Electrical System: 2; Power Train: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 3
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 4; 2016: 9; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10368929 · 2010-11-30 (November 30, 2010)
MY 2007 INFINITI M45 SUDDENLY LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN THE ENGINE STALLING WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY TOWED TO PASSPORT INFINITI OF ALEXANDRIA FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST REVEALED A FAILED INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE, IPDM WHICH AFTER IN-DEPTH RESEARCH, HAS PROVEN TO BE FAULTY IN MULTIPLE NISSAN & INFINITI VEHICLES RANGING FROM YEARS 2004 - 2006. THERE ARE CURRENT MANUFACTURE RECALLS ON SEVERAL NISSAN VEHICLES TO REPLACE FAULTY…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10368929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10678865 · 2015-01-26 (January 26, 2015)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI M45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 122,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10678865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10284935 · 2009-09-22 (September 22, 2009)
I PURCHASED A 2007 INFINITI M45 SPORT AND FEEL THAT I HAVE AN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE STEERING AND/OR WHEELS AND TIRES. THE PROBLEM, KNOWN AS "TRAMLINING", IS THAT ON SLIGHTLY UNEVEN OR LIGHTLY DAMAGED ROADS THE CAR'S STEERING DECIDES TO AGGRESSIVELY FOLLOW A PATH THAT IT CHOOSES ITSELF AND IF THE DRIVER HAS THE SLIGHTEST LAPSE IN ATTENTION, THE CAR WILL ABRUPTLY VEER COMPLETELY INTO A DIFFERENT LANE OR OFF THE ROAD. "WHITE-KNUCKLED" DRIVING HAS BECOME ALL TOO FAMILIAR TO ME AS A RESULT. MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED I…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10284935 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10373876 · 2011-01-03 (January 3, 2011)
CAR REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION ON FREEWAYS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10373876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10700688 · 2015-03-20 (March 20, 2015)
DRIVING ON ROADS WITH GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT AND CAR ABRUPTLY PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT - DEPENDING ON WHICH WAY THE GROOVES GO. ALSO HAPPENS ON UNEVEN ROADS. STEERING WHEEL MAKES A QUICK, HARD PULL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED BETWEEN 20 AND 65 MPH. NEW TIRES, NEW RIMS, NEW BRAKES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BUT STEERING PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE CAR TRIES TO GO WHERE IT WANTS. STEERING WHEEL TURNS SLIGHTLY ON ITS OWN WHILE MAKING A COMPLETE STOP ON ANY TYPE OF PAVEMENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10700688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915159 · 2016-10-10 (October 10, 2016)
THE DRIVERS SIDE BOTTOM METAL SEAT BRACKET BROKE WHILE IN MOTION. THE SEAT IS NOW COMPLETELY UNSUPPORTED. THE SEAT MOVES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
Owner-reported narrative. 92,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915159 at NHTSA ↗