2003 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 2003 Infiniti M45
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2003 Infiniti M45 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 678 | 129 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 477 | 67 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,250 mi | 97,450 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Infiniti M45 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 340 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 106 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 57 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 37 | 11 |
| Visibility | 37 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 138 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
2003 Infiniti M45
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.