Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | −44% | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2004 | 7 | −33% | 2 | Electrical | Average |
| 2003 | 12 | −56% | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2002 | 20 | 1.9× | 1 | Wheel & Tire | Caution |
| 2001 | 5 | −33% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2000 | 9 | 1.3× | 1 | Suspension | Average |
| 1999 | 9 | 1.2× | — | Wheel & Tire | Average |
| 1998 | 14 | 1.5× | 3 | Airbag | Average |
| 1997 | 12 | typical | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 1996 | 7 | typical | — | Airbag | Average |
| 1995 | 7 | typical | — | Acceleration | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Q45 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Infiniti Q45 problems
Latest Infiniti Q45 recalls
Air bags › Side/window
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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2012. Owners May contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 16, 2007. Owners May contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Child seat › Latch strap
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified ones to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on October 17, 2005. Owners May contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch May malfunction.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on October 25, 2004. Owners should contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s).
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Infiniti Q45 should you avoid?
2002 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Q45 years at the same age, led by wheels & tires problems in the 2002.
What is the best year for the Infiniti Q45?
2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other Q45 years at the same age, followed by 2005 and 2001. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Infiniti Q45 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (17), wheels & tires (15) and engine & cooling (15). Electrical complaints peak in the 1997 model year.
How many recalls has the Infiniti Q45 had?
9 recalls across 1995–2005. The model year with the most is 1997. See all Infiniti Q45 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.