Infiniti Q45 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti Q45 model year (1992–2006) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti Q45 Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 21 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 31
0 recalls · 15 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 19
2 recalls · 5 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 15
Best Infiniti Q45 Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 5
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 5
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Infiniti Q45 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | Good |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 8 | Good |
| 2003 | 0 | 13 | — | — | 13 | Caution |
| 2002 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 14 | Caution |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 10 | Good |
| 1999 | 0 | 7 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 15 | Caution |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 11 | Caution |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Good |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 | 1 | — | 9 | Good |
| 1994 | 0 | 15 | 2 | — | 19 | Caution |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | Good |
| 1992 | 0 | 21 | 5 | — | 31 | Avoid |
All 15 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti Q45 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Q45 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Q45 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1992 Infiniti Q45 if possible. It has 0 recalls, 21 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 31 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Q45 to buy?+
The 2006 Infiniti Q45 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Q45 has the fewest problems?+
The 2006, 1993, 1996 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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