Model year record

2001 Infiniti Q45 recalls & problems

The 2001 Infiniti Q45 has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

WheelsMar 19, 2003

Wheels

Recall 03V0980003,600 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Q45

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.1 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator	2	0	—
Vehicle speed control	1	1	—
Child seatTether › Strap/webbing	1	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Webbing › Stitching	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Seat belts › Front › Webbing › Stitching
The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti Q45. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driver's seat belt strap was shredding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at the manufacturer's request. The contact was informed that the seat belt strap needed to be replaced and that the part was ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact later received an email from the manufacturer stating that the parts were no longer manufactured. The contact was informed that there was no fix for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 295,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Dec 17, 2025 · 295,000 miles
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING 2006 THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR IN HER 2001 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED BECAUSE SHE WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL IN CANADA FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE. THE CURRENT ODOMETER READING IS 79000. *NM UPDATED 03/02/07. *JB
Dec 1, 2005
Electrical system
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A TOTAL ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. FIRST OCCASION WAS AFTER A 6 HOUR DRIVE AND SHUT DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT. VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED 100 MILES TO NEAREST INFINITY DEALERSHIP, ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT, RECHARGED THE BATTERY AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE. SECOND EXPERIENCE OCCURRED 1 MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AGAIN EXPERIENCED TOTAL SHUTDOWN, ALL LIGHTS ON DASH CAME ON, ENGINE SHUTDOWN. VEHICLE TOWED TO INFINITY DEALERSHIP, REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, AS OF THIS DATE CONTINUING TO SEARCH FOR CAUSE. *JB
Dec 10, 2004 · 54,326 miles
Child seat › Tether › Strap/webbing
CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILURE, HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS TO PROPERLY TIGHTEN. *BF *SC *JB
Sep 1, 2004
Vehicle speed controlCrash
WHEN THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE GEAR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK *CB *NLM
May 16, 2003

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.