

Infiniti M35 / M45
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Infiniti M35 / M45 Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Infiniti M35 / M45 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Infiniti M35 / M45 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Infiniti | M-Series* |   | 17 5.5 21000 | |
| 2007 | Infiniti | M-Series | ![]() | 26 6.0 39200 | |
| 2006 | Infiniti | M-Series | ![]() | 68 7.8 58300 | |
To see how the Infiniti M35 / M45's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Infiniti M35 / M45. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2006 | Infiniti | M-Series | 37 11.4 63200 | ||
To see how the Infiniti M35 / M45's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Infiniti M35 / M45--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Infiniti M35 / M45 Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Infiniti M35 / M45 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2011 Infiniti M35 / M45 Problems and Repair Histories
2010 Infiniti M35 / M45 Problems and Repair Histories
2009 Infiniti M35 / M45 Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Infiniti M35 / M45 Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Infiniti M35 / M45 Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Infiniti M35 / M45 Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Infiniti M35 / M45 Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Infiniti M35 / M45 Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Infiniti M35 / M45 Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Infiniti M35 / M45's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Infiniti M35 / M45's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Infiniti M35 / M45 MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Infiniti M35 / M45. Price the Infiniti M35 / M45.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4-door Sedan | M35 Luxury | 40,840 | 37,538 | 650 |
| M35 Sport | 43,640 | 40,105 | 650 | ||
| M45 Luxury | 47,150 | 43,322 | 650 | ||
| M45 Sport | 49,950 | 45,888 | 650 |
Infiniti M35 / M45 Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Infiniti M35 / M45 and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Infiniti M35 / M45 price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Infiniti M35 / M45.
Dealer Price Quotes
Infiniti M35 / M45 Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Infiniti M35 / M45 Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Infiniti M35 / M45's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Infiniti M35 / M45, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Infiniti M35 / M45 Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Infiniti M35 / M45?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a M35 / M45--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Infiniti M35 / M45 review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Infiniti M35 / M45 Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Infiniti M35 / M45 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Infiniti M35 / M45--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Infiniti M35 / M45 Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the M35 / M45 by owners, visit:
M45forum.com -- Infiniti M35 / M45 forum
M35forum.com -- Infiniti M35 / M45 forum
2006 Infiniti M35 / M45 Specifications
| Body | 4-door Sedan |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 114.2 |
| Length | 192.6 |
| Width | 70.8 |
| Height | 59.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3889 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 39.6 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 |
| R1 Hip Room | 55.1 |
| R1 Legroom | 44.2 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.8 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 |
| R2 Hip Room | 53.9 |
| R2 Legroom | 37.3 |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 |
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2006 Infiniti M35 / M45 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | M35 Luxury | M35 Sport | M45 Luxury | M45 Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 280@6200 TQ: 270@4800 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 280@6200 TQ: 270@4800 | 4.5L V8 DOHC-4v HP: 335@6400 TQ: 340@4000 | 4.5L V8 DOHC-4v HP: 335@6400 TQ: 340@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD |   |   |   |
| Standard Tires | 245/45VR18 tires | 245/40WR19 tires | 245/45VR18 tires | 245/40WR19 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Bose audio system, 308W, 14 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Bose audio system, 308W, 14 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Bose audio system, 308W, 14 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Bose audio system, 308W, 14 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
|   | Bose audio system, 234W, 8 speakers | Bose audio system, 234W, 8 speakers | Bose audio system, 234W, 8 speakers | Bose audio system, 234W, 8 speakers |
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