2003 Infiniti M45 vs 2003 Toyota Corolla
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 Infiniti M45 | 2003 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 129 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 153 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 101 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,450 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti M45 | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 332 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 92 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 77 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 65 | 8 |
| Power Train | 4 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 34 |
| Engine | 23 | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 22 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 36 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2003 Infiniti M45
2003 Toyota Corolla
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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.