VIN Decoder Results
JNKAY41EX3M001232
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
INFINITI
Vehicle Model
M45
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
JNKAY41E*3M
Manufacturer Name
NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Model Year
2003
Plant City
TOCHIGI
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
JAPAN
Plant Company Name
Tochigi Plant
Plant State
KAMINOKAWA
Note
Model Change Code (pos. 6)
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Drive Type
4x2
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
4500.0
Displacement (CI)
274.60684842629
Displacement (L)
4.5
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
JNK
World Manufacturer Identifier
AY41E
Vehicle Descriptor Section
X
Check Digit
3M001232
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
16 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,550
CO2 Emissions
493.72222222222223 g/mi
Fuel Type
Premium
Safety Recalls (2 Found)
Total Recalls
2
Vehicle
2003 INFINITI M45
Source
NHTSA Database
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 INFINITI M45 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, 2002, THROUGH JUNE 3, 2004. DUE TO A CIRCUIT BOARD FAILURE, THE FUEL GAUGE MAY READ A FUEL LEVEL HIGHER THAN ACTUALLY EXISTS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT NOTICE.
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE CIRCUIT BOARD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign: 12V088000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATI
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE A
Campaign: 03V455000
Owner Complaints (131)
Total Complaints
131
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
0
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"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 in..."
ODI #11586153
AIR BAGS
"The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti M45. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the driver’s side module needed to be replaced. The driver’s s..."
ODI #11503588
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