2003 Infiniti M45 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,355miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Infiniti M45, 2% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,355 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The seat-mounted, side torso air bags for the driver and front passenger might explode. The airbag light will not go off. Dealer tried to get me to buy new module but I did some research on your site and found out there are many cases like mines. Please help what should I do?”
NHTSA complaint #10402282, filed 2011-05, 126,355 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the driver’s side module needed to be replaced. The driver’s side air bag module was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 112,965.”
NHTSA complaint #11503588, filed 2023-01, 112,965 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10149803Oct 2, 2018Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer…
- 10192514Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192314Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10032305Jan 27, 2014Infiniti: srs precautions during service. Included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the…
- 10043947Feb 23, 2012Infiniti: see document search button for owner letter. Some vehicles may develop increased electrical resistance in the connector for the seat-mounted side air bag due to…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Infiniti M45
78 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Infiniti M45
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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