2004 Infiniti M45 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 67%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Infiniti M45, 67% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel gauge on my 2004 Infiniti stopped working. I was driving on the highway and my fuel gauge, read 2/3rds full, I ran out of gas in the middle of the road. I had to have the car towed to a repair shop, the fuel pump was replaced. To date the gauge will not go below 2/3rds no matter how much fuel is left in the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10443228, filed 2012-01, 62,000 miles“This vehicle's year, make and model has a known fuel gauge issue that nissan/Infiniti chose to ignore for the longest time. I thought I was one of the lucky ones because my car didn't have the issue but it happened back in september of 2011 while driving home from work. Luckily, it was only me in the car and I was able to coast onto the shoulder and call my wife to bring gas for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10451633, filed 2012-03, 62,000 miles“This car has a well-known issue with the fuel gauge where it no longer works correctly. This resulted in my car running out of fuel as the instrument was not working correctly to notify me of my correct fuel amount, leaving me stranded on the highway. I believe this issue is already under investigation by the NHTSA. A recall should have been issued for this as it is a manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10449635, filed 2012-02, 74,000 miles“Car's fuel gauge indicated nearly 1/2 tank of fuel remaining when tank is completely empty. I found out the hard way -- was driving, made a right turn onto a busy road, hit the gas and the engine died. If this had happened on I-75, particularly the 20+ mile stretch that's under construction and has no shoulders, this probably would have resulted in a major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10353972, filed 2010-09, 117,500 miles“2004 Infiniti M45 ran out of gas with my gauge reading 1/4 left. Found out it is a problem with gauge cluster which is about $1000.00 to replace. I have found out this is a common problem but Infiniti refuses to help with the cost. There needs to be a recall. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10412053, filed 2011-07, 58,500 milesRelated recalls
- 12V088000Mar 6, 2012Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 infiniti m45 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2002, through june 3, 2004. Due to a circuit board failure…Covers: Infiniti M45 2003–2004
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Infiniti M45
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Infiniti M45
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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