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2003 Infiniti M M45

The 2003 Infiniti M M45 is a 340-hp 4.5-liter V8 with a 5-speed automatic w/manual shift mode and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $42,300 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 340 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 333 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,700 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$42,300 ($74,715 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.5L DOHC 32-valve aluminum-alloy V8 (VK45DE)
Displacement4.5 L
Horsepower340 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque333 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline6,700 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 32-valve, Continuous Variable Valve Timing
Bore and Stroke93.0 x 82.7
Injection TypeSequential multiport fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic w/manual shift mode
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut with coil springs; front stabilizer bar; front strut tower bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link; rear stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc4-wheel power-assisted vented disc (ABS, BA, EBD)
Rear Brake Disc4-wheel power-assisted vented disc (ABS, BA, EBD)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 7.5 in
Wheels Rear18 x 7.5 in
Tires FrontP235/45WR18
Tires RearP235/45WR18
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase110.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Infiniti M.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Infiniti M

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Infiniti M. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System2
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 30, 2012 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System
“CAR SHOWED OVER HALF TANK OF GAS THEN BEGAN SPUDDERING AND STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. ADDED GAS, CAR STARTS AND RUNS FINE. *TT”
Oct 14, 2011 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System
“PURCHASED CAR FROM MARIN INFINITI IN AUGUST, 2011. NEXT DAY CAR STALLED DRIVING IN A 50 MPH ZONE AND HAD TO BE COASTED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD ACROSS TRAFFIC. FUEL GAUGE WAS FOUND TO BE INACCURATE, GAS…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 INFINITI M. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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