Infiniti Q45 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 57 owner complaints for the Infiniti Q45 (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by engine (8 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Infiniti Q45 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 5 of 7 | |
| Engine | 8 | 2 of 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 5 of 7 | |
| Wheels | 7 | 2 of 7 | |
| Tires | 5 | 3 of 7 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V079000 | Feb 28, 2012 | Air bags: side/window | 2003–2005 | 1,349 |
| 06V395000 | Oct 13, 2006 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2005 | 1,863 |
| 05V374000 | Aug 29, 2005 | Child seat: latch strap | 2005 | 167 |
| 04V497000 | Oct 13, 2004 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2004 | 96 |
| 03V455000 | Nov 17, 2003 | Engine and engine cooling | 2002 | 630,000 |
| 03V098000 | Mar 19, 2003 | Wheels | 2000–2001 | 3,600 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.