Air bags: side
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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.
Research · 10 model years
Infiniti Q45Every model year, 1996–2005
Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 102 owner complaints for the Infiniti Q45. The 2002 model year has the most complaints (22).
Infiniti Q45 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4 | 1 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 22 | 1 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 9 | 2 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 14 | 4 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 12 | 0 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 7 | 0 | Not rated | 17 |
- 20053 recalls · 4 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20042 recalls · 7 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20031 recall · 14 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20021 recall · 22 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20011 recall · 4 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20001 recall · 9 complaints · 18 mpg
- 19990 recalls · 9 complaints · 18 mpg
- 19983 recalls · 14 complaints · 18 mpg
- 19973 recalls · 12 complaints · 18 mpg
- 19960 recalls · 7 complaints · 17 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 4 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2005 Q45
3 campaigns
Exterior lighting: brake lights
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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."
Child seat: latch strap
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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 DIFFICULTY IN ATTACHING SOME CHILD SEATS TO THESE BRACKETS.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026