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2001 INFINITI Q45

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 5, 2026
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 19, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 INFINITI Q45, most frequently naming the electrical, seat belts and driver assistance categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 49 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical240.0%
  • Seat belts240.0%
  • Driver assistance120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V098000

WHEELS

Mar 19, 2003
3,600 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: 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.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Manufacturer number R3006View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Seat belts
Filed Mar 5, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID
11722201
Incident
Dec 17, 2025
Mileage
295,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jan 16, 2007

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

NHTSA ID
10178823
Incident
Dec 1, 2005
Electrical
Filed Dec 11, 2004

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

NHTSA ID
10102680
Incident
Dec 10, 2004
Mileage
54,326 mi
Seat belts
Filed Sep 28, 2004

CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILURE, HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS TO PROPERLY TIGHTEN. *BF *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10095490
Incident
Sep 1, 2004
Driver assistance
Filed Aug 1, 2003
Crash reported

WHEN THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE GEAR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK *CB *NLM

NHTSA ID
10026873
Incident
May 16, 2003

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

ITB13-052E

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB17-009H

VISIBILITY/WIPER

WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB13-007I

VISIBILITY/WIPER

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB09-039K

VISIBILITY/WIPER

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB13-007H

STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB09-039J

STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

INFINITI Q45 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006010—
2005432—
2004722—
2003121243.6
2002201035.2
2001Viewing510—
2000910—
1999900—
1998143060.9
1997123039.8
1996700—
1995700—
1994300047.8
1993200—
1992281050.4
1991342362.0
1990281141.7
1989001—
1988001—
1987001—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.