Infiniti Q45 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
Own a Infiniti Q45? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.
Infiniti Q45 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006Best | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2005 | Good | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2003 | Caution | — | 13 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2002 | Caution | — | 14 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2001 | Good | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2000 | Good | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 1999 | Good | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | Tires | Full report → |
| 1998 | Caution | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1997 | Caution | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1996 | Good | — | 5 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1995 | Good | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 1994 | Caution | — | 15 | 6 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1993 | Good | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1992Worst | Avoid | — | 21 | 6 | 5 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
15 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Infiniti Q45 Problems
Based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Q45 Years to Avoid
Best Q45 Years to Buy
Infiniti Q45 Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Infiniti Q45 Reliability
What year Q45 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1992 Infiniti Q45 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 21 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 1992 report for specific defects.
Is the Infiniti Q45 reliable?
The Infiniti Q45 has accumulated 112 owner-filed complaints and 9 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2006 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Q45.
What are the most common Q45 problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (15 reports), Electrical System (12 reports), Steering (10 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (8 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Q45 has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Check a Specific Infiniti Q45 VIN
Model-level data shows what can go wrong. A VIN-specific report shows what has gone wrong with a particular vehicle — including auction history, odometer discrepancies, open recalls, accident records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Run a Free Infiniti Q45 VIN Report →No account required · Instant results · Updated daily