Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Infiniti M45
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Infiniti M45 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 #13V430000 Accelerator Pedal Sensor Signal/Possible Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V393000 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
Of the 2 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Infiniti M45 has a limited number of owner complaints but several recall campaigns, mainly concerning airbag systems and the accelerator pedal. Due to the sparse complaint data, the likelihood of specific issues is uncertain. Nevertheless, repairs related to airbags and speed control may be necessary.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| Accelerator pedal sensor | Unknown | $200–$600 | rare |
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
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant flush
- Battery replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed throttle response
- Illuminated airbag warning light
- Unresponsive accelerator pedal
- Tire pressure monitoring alerts
- Engine entering limp mode
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Infiniti M45 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.