2004 Infiniti M problems
The Infiniti M is a line of mid-size luxury (executive) cars from the Infiniti luxury division of Nissan. From 2013 (model year 2014) on it has been marketed as the Infiniti Q70, reflecting the company's new naming scheme.
The first iteration was the M30 Coupé/Convertible, which were rebadged JDM Nissan Leopard. After a long hiatus, the M nameplate was used for Infiniti's mid-luxury sedans (executive cars). First was the short-lived M45 sedan, a rebadged version of the Japanese-spec Nissan Gloria. The next generations, the M35/45 and M37/56/35h/30d, became the flagship of the Infiniti brand and are based on the JDM Nissan Fuga.
First generation (1989–1992)
The Infiniti M30 was a 2-door coupé based on the Japanese market Nissan Leopard (chassis code F31). It was launched in 1989 for the 1990 model year as a luxury coupe alternative to the Infiniti Q45, and was intended to be an alternative to the Lexus SC and Acura Legend coupe for the North American market.
Unlike its competitors that were designed with the American market in mind and were launched as brand-new models, the M30 was based on a somewhat dated platform that was originally designed for the Japanese market; when the Leopard was imported to the United States, few changes were made to the exterior but the interior was revised to better suit American tastes; a leather interior was standard in the M30, and several features in the Leopard such as a center-mounted television screen and a digital instrument cluster weren't available in the M30 as those features were perceived as gimmicks in western car markets.
The M30's angular design aesthetics and on-road performance were viewed as outdated, especially considering a redesigned Acura Legend coupe was launched in 1991. The interior came in for criticism for its outdated ergonomics and lack of room. While the Japanese-market Leopard had received a new dashboard along with the 1988 facelift, economics precluded making a left-hand-drive version of the new dashboard and the M30 was instead fitted with the LHD version of the R31 Skyline's rectilinear dashboard, first presented in 1985.
The M30 made up for these deficiencies in its somewhat lower price; whereas the 1990 Acura Legend coupe started at $27,325 before options and the 1990 BMW 325i started at $24,650 before options, the M30 started at $23,500, and had no factory options, per Infiniti's pricing structure used at the time. Dealerships offered an in-car cellular telephone and in-dash CD player as optional accessories, amongst other items.
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Common 2004 Infiniti M problems
Based on the information provided in the search results, here is a list of common problems with the Infiniti M 2004 based on complaints from owners:
- Faulty Interior Accessories:
Complaints have been made about dashboard cracking around the front vents, issues with door lock controls due to a defective sunroof, car radio and CD player malfunctions, and troubles with interior controls in the 2003 Infiniti G35 models.
- Malfunctioning Crankshaft Angle Sensor or Camshaft Position Sensor:
Some Infiniti G35 vehicles from 2003-2008 experienced problems with these sensors, leading to an illuminated check engine light, loss of engine power, and drivability issues. Nissan issued a recall for affected models due to a manufacturing error in these sensors.
- Hard Starting and Cooling Fans Always On:
The Infiniti M45 and M35 have been reported to have issues with hard starting and cooling fans always running, potentially linked to recalls related to the gas pedal and airbag systems .
These common problems highlight issues related to noise, interior accessories, sensor malfunctions, and starting and cooling system concerns in the Infiniti M 2004 model based on owner complaints.
2004 Infiniti M car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Infiniti M problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2004 Infiniti M vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2004 Infiniti M complaints
The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2004 Infiniti M.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-09
- VIN: JNKAY41E84M
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: AFTER APPROX. 60,000 MILES I BEGAN TO STALL OUT. THIS HAPPENED 2 TIMES BEFORE I COMPLETELY FIGURED OUT THAT I WAS OUT OF GAS BUT YET MY FUEL GAUGE READ HALF A TANK OR MORE. AFTER STALLING A 3RD TIME AND FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS MISREADING THE FUEL LEVEL AND LUCKILY I HAD PURCHASED A GAS JUG TO CARRY IN MY TRUNK AT ALL TIMES. INFINITI REFUSED TO GIVE ME A FREE EVALUATION, $140 COST, AND I ENDED UP HAVING THE SENDING UNIT REPLACED 700$ PLUS IN REPAIR. AFTER ALL THIS THE CAR HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. DURING THESE TIMES IN STALLED I WAS ON A MAJOR BRIDGE IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. IN PANIC I TRIED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER AND FEEL MY CAR SEAT MY ALSO BE OFF-ALIGNMENT NOW DUE TO TRYING TO JERK MY BODY AROUND TO SEE TRAFFIC COMING ON THE BRIDGE WHEN MY CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. I NOW HAVE A CAR THAT STILL NEEDS A NEAR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND MAYBE A BROKEN DRIVER'S SEAT. I SPEND APPROX. $1200-$1500 IN TOWING/REPAIRS/GAS AND MANY MORE IN HEADACHES.TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THE WHEN I STALLED I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR FOR HOURS IN A PARKING LOT UNTIL I COULD GET GAS OR A TOW, AND A ROCK HIT MY WINDSHIELD FROM THE BRIDGE ABOVE AND NOW HAVE A CRACKED. INFINITI HAS TAKEN NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THIS MANNER AND AFTER SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY (AN ADDITIONAL $100 FOR A USED TEMPORARY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND $140 FOR THE ESTIMATE AT THE DEALERSHIP), I STILL HAVE A CAR THAT NEEDS A NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, WINDSHIELD, AND PROBABLY A DRIVER SEAT PART THAT CONTROLS THE MOVEMENT. THEY DIDN'T EVEN OFFER A DISCOUNT FOR REPAIRS.NOW, I CAN'T SELL THE CAR MORALLY WITHOUT TELLING THE BUYER OF THE ISSUES. I DON'T WANT TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO .... I FEEL THAT 2003-2004 INFINITI M45 OWNERS ARE BEING PUNISHED BECAUSE THIS CAR WAS ONLY MADE FOR 2 YEARS AND BECAUSE OF THE HIGH PRICE TAG THERE AREN'T AS MANY SOLD IN THE US. THAT DOESN'T MEAN THIS ISN'T A HUGE ISSUE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-01
- VIN: JNKAY41E24M
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GAS GAUGE ASSEMBLY WAS GIVING INCORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. I RAN OUT OF GAS AND WAS STRANDED BACK IN 2009. HAD INFINITI REPLACE AND FIXED THE UNIT. NOW TWO YEARS AND ABOUT 20K MILES LATER THE FUEL GAUGE ASSEMBLY IS NOT WORKING AGAIN AS CONFIRMED BY INFINITI SERVICE TODAY (1/30/2012). I'VE READ MANY POST WHERE THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE 2003-2004 M45 MODELS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *TT
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