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Infiniti Q45 recalls and complaints by year
20 recall campaigns and 306 complaints in official NHTSA data
for the Infiniti Q45 (1990–2006).
The most commonly reported problem areas are Electrical system, Power train, Air bags.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Infiniti Q45,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1990–2006 with 20 recall campaigns and 306 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2005 (3), 1998 (3), and 1997 (3).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1991 (49), 1994 (47), and 1992 (34).
Top recall themes: Electrical, Brakes, and Seats and restraints.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system, Power train, Air bags.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Electrical
3 campaigns · Years: 1991–1992, 1997–1998
These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Across all model years, the most commonly reported problem areas for the
Infiniti Q45 in NHTSA complaint data are
Electrical system, Power train, Air bags.
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2006
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2005
3
5
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Tires, Air bags.
2004
2
14
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Exterior lighting.
2003
1
20
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Steering.
2002
1
29
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Exterior lighting.
2001
1
4
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Child seat.
2000
1
13
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension, Wheels, Tires.
1999
0
10
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Wheels, Structure.
1998
3
16
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic.
1997
3
13
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Suspension.
1996
0
8
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Suspension, Exterior lighting.
1995
0
8
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Latches/locks/linkages, Seats.
1994
0
47
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline.
1993
0
3
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline, Power train.
1992
1
34
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine and engine cooling, Equipment.
1991
2
49
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic, Equipment, Electrical system.
1990
1
33
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Visibility, Engine and engine cooling.
What to Do Next
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If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
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Most common areas involved:
Electrical system
, Exterior lighting
and Air bags
Show recall evidence by year
2006
Exterior lighting: Brake lights:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the stop lamp and reflex reflector requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
2005
Child seat: Latch strap:
Safety recall involving the child seat area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power rear seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. This may cause
Exterior lighting: Brake lights:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the stop lamp and reflex reflector requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Air bags: Side/window:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.
2004
Exterior lighting: Switch:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.
2003
Air bags: Side/window:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.
2002
Engine and engine cooling:
Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
2001
Wheels:
Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.
2000
Wheels:
Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.
1998
Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle desription: passenger vehicles. The ignition key can be removed when the engine is turned off without placing the transmission shift lever in the "park" position. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transm
Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
1997
Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle desription: passenger vehicles. The ignition key can be removed when the engine is turned off without placing the transmission shift lever in the "park" position. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transm
Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
1992
Equipment: Radio/tape deck/cd etc.:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is accumulated electrolyte leaked froma capacitor and high humidity conditions. This can close a transis
1991
Seat belts: Buckle assembly:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Equipment: Radio/tape deck/cd etc.:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is accumulated electrolyte leaked froma capacitor and high humidity conditions. This can close a transis
1990
Seat belts: Buckle assembly:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
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