2006 Infiniti M45 engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Infiniti M45, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 101,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 101,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infinity m45. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the engine and the traction control warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the camshaft sensor. The dealer replaced the camshaft sensor. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 71,000.
This vehicle has a known defect in the engine rings. The defect began when nissan motor company went to a cheaper ring manufacturer. The defective rings cause excessive oil consumption. Nissan is fighting claims on a case by case basis as not many units were sold. The cost of a remanufactured engine for this vehicle is $15,500.00. However, even the remanufactured engines are defective as they carry the same defective rings.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Infiniti M45
- Steering 17 complaints
Engine problems in other years
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- 2003