2003 Infiniti M45 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 157,236miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Infiniti M45, 2% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,236 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.
“This vehicle randomly will shut down all mechanical systems simultaneously at any speed which creates an extremely dangerous situation, especially around other traffic, which could result in a crash. The car's service engine soon light appears, the car immediately loses engine power, brakes, and steering and many times will not restart immediately which puts the passengers at risk of a crash in any situation. These are the exact same symptoms of a recall issued by Infiniti for the 2003 M45, however, Infiniti insists that this vehicle is not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534441, filed 2013-08, 157,236 miles“My boyfriend recently bought this car from a dealer that gave him a standard warranty and we have had the car for about 3 weeks now and after research I have found that the car has fuel gauge problems as well as when the vehicle is being steered is feels as if the car will slip. The car makes a few noises when you turn or stop as well. It almost feels as if the tires will fall off. I have mentioned it to him but I let him handle the car business. The fact is I drive the car to transport our child and I am worried about the safety of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575681, filed 2014-03Related service bulletins
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Steering: 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 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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