NHTSA Complaint #11586153 — 2003 INFINITI M45

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11586153
Vehicle	2003 INFINITI M45
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	June 15, 2016
Date Filed	April 30, 2024
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge failed to read the fuel level correctly and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed several times to a dealer and independent mechanic however, the fuel gauge sensor could not be replaced. Additionally, on one occasion, the vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the vehicle was refueled. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter needed to be replaced and the fuel gauge sensor needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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