Engine
4.5L 8-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
18 complaint records
"THE ENGINE HAS FAILED DESPITE FREQUENT OIL CHANGES. THE MECHANIC STATES THERE IS A "ROD KNOCK", WHICH IS THE CONNECTION FROM THE PISTON TO THE CRANKSHAFT. THERE IS CLEARLY A DEFECT WITH THIS ENGINE. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Steering
17 complaint records
"AS REPORTED BY OTHERS, THIS VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. SHOP INSPECTION REPORTS THAT THE CAR'S ALIGNMENT AND BRAKES ARE FINE. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →
Seats
14 complaint records
"DRIVER SEAT COLLAPSED! AS OTHER STATED, THE WELD BROKE AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED DURING DRIVING, CAUSING A SERIOUS DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE! INFINITI, PLEASE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY ABOUT THIS! IT'S SAFETY AND IT SHOULD BE A RECALL!..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse seats parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 opened Sep 2021 | OPEN | Air Bags | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. |
| EA15001 opened Feb 2015 | OPEN | Air Bags | Air Bag Inflator Rupture - led to recall 22V945 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the... |
| PE14016 opened Jun 2014 | closed Mar 2015 | Air Bags | Air Bag Inflator Rupture - led to recall 15V226000 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V008000 | Air Bags | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4,... | Normally free |
| 17V028000 | Air Bags | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012 Nissan Versa hatchbacks originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,... | Normally free |
| 16V349000 | Air Bags | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever... | Normally free |
| 15V226000 | Air Bags | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2003-2005 FX35 and FX45, and 2006 M35 and M45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations... | Normally free |
| 13V430000 | Vehicle Speed Control | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2004, through October 5, 2010. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020003 2020-01-10 | Airbag | 21,192 | Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. |
| 2017023 2017-01-12 | Airbag | 51,545 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2013332 2013-09-27 | Engine | 3,452 | On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal throttle position sensor could fail. A faulty throttle position sensor will return the engine to idle. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITB09-063C Apr 2026 | Structure | CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. | |
| ITB10-029C May 2024 | Electrical System | CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB13-006D May 2024 | Electrical System | CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB13-052E May 2024 | Electrical System | INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB13-007I Apr 2024 | Visibility/Wiper | REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITB17-009H Apr 2024 | Visibility/Wiper | WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB09-039K Apr 2024 | Visibility/Wiper | WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB10-074B Mar 2023 | Service Brakes | ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB09-039J Feb 2023 | Visibility | WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB13-007H Feb 2023 | Structure | REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB10-067C Feb 2023 | Wheels | WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB13-006C Feb 2022 | Electrical System | CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB17-042E Feb 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB10-029B Jan 2022 | Electrical System | CAN COMMUNICATION CODES â DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB08-036A Apr 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2006 M35 / M45; RADIATOR FAN CONTROL MODULE Service Campaign ID # P8227 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P8227. | |
| ITB06-010C Apr 2021 | Vehicle Speed Control | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL (ICC) REPROGRAM Service Campaign ID # P6207 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P6207. | |
| ITB16-006A Mar 2021 | Electrical System | INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB11-003F Mar 2021 | Electrical System | NAVIGATION MAP DATA UPDATE MATRIX This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB17-042D Mar 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB15-024a Dec 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2005-2015 INFINITI VEHICLES; ECM REPROGRAMMING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB15-024. | |
| Infiniti General Nov 2020 | Equipment | INFINITI Owner Letter | |
| RETAILER SUPPORT Nov 2020 | Air Bags | Subject: INFORMATION â Takata Recall - Owner Re-notification via UPS and U.S. Mail Details Summary: Starting this week INFINITI is initiating a special delivery re-notification mailing to owners affected by the Takata recall. | |
| ITB17-042c Sep 2020 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB15-019a May 2020 | Electrical System | CONFIGURATION FOR BLANK REPLACEMENT BCM This bulletin is no longer applicable. Discard previous versions of ITB15-019. | |
| ITB19-008 Apr 2019 | Equipment | EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of the related owner?s manual. | |
| Infiniti USA Q4 Jan 2019 | Air Bags | Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q4 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicles: - 2001 I30 - 2002-04 I35 - 2003-08 FX... | |
| ITB17-042b Jan 2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| IPSB18-254 - Tak Nov 2018 | Air Bags | Retailer Engagement for Takata Awareness INFINITI is committed to the safety and security of its clients and their passengers. As you are likely aware, INFINITI has initiated multiple field actions to execute the Takata Airbag Recall in accordance with the schedule set by the... | |
| ITB17-026b Nov 2018 | Fuel System | INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at this time. | |
| Revision 1-IEVAP Nov 2018 | Engine | OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at this time. | |
| ITB18-037 Oct 2018 | Structure | PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). | |
| ITB18-034 Oct 2018 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? | |
| Infiniti USA Ret Oct 2018 | Equipment | Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report Lists Updated The lists for each retailer?s Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report has been updated today in DBS. | |
| Infiniti USA Tak Oct 2018 | Air Bags | Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following... | |
| IPSB18-218 Retai Sep 2018 | Equipment | DBS Enhancement: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report INFINITI announced the availability of a new DBS enhancement tool to the Service > Campaign screen: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report on July 9, 2018, which identifies owner contact information for specific campaigns. | |
| ITB17-026b Aug 2018 | Fuel System | INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| Revision 1-IEVAP Aug 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: o Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely hard to fill, not intermittent, and occurs at... | |
| Revision 1-NEVAP Aug 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: - Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely hard to fill, not intermittent, and occurs at... | |
| ITB17-026a Aug 2018 | Fuel System | INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL IF CUSTOMER REPORTS: Customer routinely experiences difficulty fueling the vehicle at different fuel stations (filling nozzle shuts off every few seconds while filling at multiple stations and using multiple filling pumps). | |
| ITB01-024e Apr 2018 | Equipment | NEW PAINT GUARD FILM REMOVAL INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to new, unsold vehicles with Paint Guard Film in Dealer Stock. This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. | |
| IPSB17-130 Mar 2018 | Equipment | DBS Enhancement: Custom VIN Campaign Report INFINITI is pleased to announce the availability of a new DBS enhancement to the Service > Campaign screen: Custom VIN Campaign Report. | |
| ITB18-003 Jan 2018 | Equipment | REDUCED VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LABEL (REGULATORY REQUIREMENT) This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with dealer installed or VPC installed accessories. | |
| ITB09-039e Nov 2017 | Visibility | WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years. Also, warranty information on pages 1 and 8 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB17-009a Nov 2017 | Visibility | WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years, and warranty information on page 2 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB00-024g Nov 2017 | Service Brakes | BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a Brake Noise Diagnostic Worksheet was added on page 10. | |
| ITB17-042a Aug 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB09-015h Jul 2017 | Electrical System | 12 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin. | |
| ITB17-026 Mar 2017 | Fuel System | INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. | |
| ITB17-018 Mar 2017 | Suspension | BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin is a correction and a supplement to the ESM. | |
| ITB14021B May 2016 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). | |
| ITB09041A Apr 2016 | Equipment | IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location, ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. | |
| ITB09063B Apr 2016 | Forward Collision Avoidance | SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. | |
| ITB09039C Jan 2016 | Visibility | SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Infiniti dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. | |
| ITB13007A Dec 2015 | Visibility | SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. | |
| ITB13039A Sep 2015 | Back Over Prevention | SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition -... | |
| ITB15024 Jun 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as Inspection Maintainence, I/M, or SMOG testing depending upon location). | |
| ITB15019 Apr 2015 | Structure | SERVICE INFORMATION The Body Control Module (BCM) for the Applied Vehicles in this bulletin is now shipped as a blank unit. As with previous BCM replacements, when a blank unit is installed, the configuration process must be performed. See this bulletin for further detail. | |
| ITB00031D Jan 2015 | Equipment | SERVICE 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 and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. | |
| ITB11003E Jan 2015 | Equipment | SERVICE INFORMATION Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.infinitinavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD card and installs data, OR 2. | |
| ITB14055 Nov 2014 | Power Train | SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. |
Showing 60 of 89 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Run every power seat adjustment and check the seat frame.Motors that stall and seats that rock on their tracks are this vehicle's seat complaints.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 5 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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