Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Infiniti M45
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Infiniti M45 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 72 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22E066000 Replacement Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V028000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V349000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V226000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V430000 Accelerator Pedal Sensor Signal/Possible Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Seats 14 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
Of the 72 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 72 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Infiniti M45 shows notable reliability concerns due to engine and steering complaints. This model may incur higher maintenance costs and frequent repairs due to these issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000-100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| steering system | 60,000-90,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | very common |
| air bags | 80,000-120,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
- transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- regular tire rotations every 5,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking sounds
- steering wheel vibration
- airbag light warning
- electrical system malfunctions
- sudden loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Infiniti M45 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.