2002 Infiniti Q45 problems
The Infiniti Q45 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured by Nissan for its Infiniti brand, spanning model years 1989-2006 and three design generations.
The first generation Q45 (1989–1999) was based on the Nissan President; the second generation (1997–2000) and third generation (2002–2006) were based on Nissan's JDM Nissan Cima. Marketing of the Q45 ended after MY 2006.
First generation (G50; 1989–1996)
The first generation Q45 came to market in 1989 as a 1990 model with a high-output 4.5 L VH45DE DOHC 32V V8 engine rated at 278 hp (207 kW) and 292 lb⋅ft (396 N⋅m) in North American trim. All Q45s included a viscous limited-slip differential and a multi-link suspension at the front and rear. At launch, the US$38,000 (equivalent to $93,000 in 2023) sedan had a single option, the Touring Package, which added Nissan's Super HICAS four-wheel steering system, a decklid spoiler, and alloy wheels.
In Japan, it was marketed as the Nissan Infiniti Q45, and was exclusive to Nissan Prince Store locations, as its platform twin the President was exclusive to Nissan Store locations. The G50 chassis continued in production in Japan until 2002 as the President in both regular and extended wheelbase versions. The Japanese version had many options that never appeared on the North American G50.
The contemporary upstart luxury marque Lexus (Toyota) had managed to challenge the establish dominance of European full-size luxury cars with the LS 400, so the Q45 seemed poised for similar success with comparable specifications and price to the LS 400 while featuring more emphasis upon handling. However, the Q45 did not achieve similar sales volumes, which was attributed to the car's unconventional styling, particularly the grille and lack of interior woodgrain or chrome trim. There was also an unusual advertising campaign which did not include actual photos or information about the car. By 1995, the price had risen to US$54,000 (equivalent to $108,000 in 2023), slowing sales.
In 1993 the Infiniti brand was launched in Australia with the sole model on offer being the Q45. With a price of A$140,000, the Q45 sold poorly and the brand was subsequently withdrawn from the market in 1996.
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Common 2002 Infiniti Q45 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2002 Infiniti Q45, several common problems have been reported:
- Engine Oil Consumption: The 4.5-liter engine in the Q45 has been noted to consume oil from day one, requiring owners to monitor oil levels regularly.
- Exhaust System Degradation: Over time, the exhaust system, particularly from the catalytic converter back, can deteriorate, leading to potential repair or replacement needs.
- Damping Suspension Package: The active damping suspension package in the Q45 may require attention, especially when tires are rotated. This system is crucial for maintaining a comfortable driving experience.
- Quality Decline: Some owners have expressed concerns about the decline in quality of newer Infiniti/Nissan models compared to those produced before the early 2000s, suggesting a shift in quality standards over time.
These reported issues provide insights into the common problems faced by owners of the 2002 Infiniti Q45, ranging from suspension and engine-related issues to concerns about overall quality and maintenance costs.
What happened to the INFINITI Q45?
With a price of A$140,000, the Q45 sold poorly and the brand was subsequently withdrawn from the market in 1996.
What engine is in a INFINITI Q45?
The first generation Q45 had a 4.5-liter DOHC 32-valve aluminium-alloy V8 engine, producing 278 horsepower, which took it from 0-60 in 7.2 seconds – truly outstanding at the time.
Why is my Q45 not starting?
The most common reasons an INFINITI Q45 won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
How fast is a Q45?
Performance
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 s |
|---|---|
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.6 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.6 s @ 100.0 mph |
| Top speed | 238 kph (148 mph) |
2002 Infiniti Q45 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Infiniti Q45 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Wheels problems
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2002 Infiniti Q45 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2002 Infiniti Q45 complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2002 Infiniti Q45.
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-01
- VIN: JNKBF01A92M
- Components: WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, WITH THE TIRES CONSTANTLY LEAKING. I HAD TO FILL THEM WITH AIR ALL THE TIME, HAD THEM CHECKED A NUMBER OF TIMES, AND HAD TO HAVE THE RIMS CLEANED AND REGROUND, ETC., TRYING TO DETERMINE AND SOLVE THE PROBLEM. AFTER INCREDIBLE AGGRAVATION, WE FINALLY TRACKED THE PROBLEM DOWN TO CRACKS IN THE VALVE STEMS. THE VALVE STEMS CONTAINED THE AIR PRESSURE SENSORS AND WERE EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE, PARTS WERE AS MUCH AS $135 OR SO EACH, PLUS LABOR, WHICH COULD BE $200 OR MORE, AND THEN ALL THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS HAD TO BE RE-SET - I THINK THE TERM WAS RECALIBRATED OR SOMETHING, WHICH MOST PLACES DIDN'T HAVE EQUIPMENT TO DO OR COULDN'T DO CORRECTLY, AND I ALWAYS ENDED UP HAVING TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP. AT LEAST THEY SOMETIMES DIDN'T CHARGE AS MUCH AS THEY COULD, AS I WAS A CAPTIVE; IF THEY DIDN'T DO IT, NONE OF THE SENSORS WOULD WORK. I DISCOVERED THAT THESE VALVE STEM SENSORS WERE SUBJECT TO CRACKING, AND HAD JUST BEEN PUT ON THE CAR FOR THAT MODEL YEAR. MIDWAY THROUGH THE MODEL YEAR, THEY WERE REPLACED WITH ANOTHER TYPE MADE OUT OF BETTER MATERIAL. BEFORE MY MODEL YEAR, THE TYPE USED WAS IN SERVICE I THINK FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THE MID-YEAR REPLACEMENTS WERE USED FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL MODEL YEARS. THIS ALL SUGGESTS THAT THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT AVOIDED PAYING FOR IT OR ISSUING A RECALL. COULD YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE? THANK YOU
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-30
- VIN: JNKBF01A62M
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: MY CAR RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. THEN AGAIN WHEN I GOT HOME. ONE TIME IT HAD A P0340 CODE FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, AND I CHANGED IT THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-26
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-09
- VIN: JNKBF01A82M
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TAKINGS GRANDKIDS HOME AND THE CAR JUST CUT OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO START AGAIN BUT IT STAYED ON ONLY LONG THOUGH FOR ME TO GET IT ON THE SHOULDER. WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS WRECK. IT IS ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND FUNCTIONAL HAZARD LIGHTS THAT WE AND OTHER VEHICLES WEREN'T INJURED. WE HAD TO BE TOWED BECAUSE WE WERE TOO FAR FROM AN EXIT TO RISK TRYING TO DRIVE IT ANY FURTHER! *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-27
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS OF TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THE HARNESS UNDERNEATH DRIVER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-08
- VIN: JNKBF01A12M
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I AM NOT ABLE TO FILL MY GAS TANK VIA A STANDARD FUEL STATION PUMP. I HAVE TO MANUALLY INSERT A FUNNEL TO FILL MY GAS TANK WHICH TAKES ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO PERFORM. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-01
- VIN: JNKBF01A22M
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HAVE HAD 3 HID HEADLIGHT ACTUATOR/BALLAST FAILURES, LEADING TO INOPERATIVE LAMPS (TWO LEFT SIDE, ONE RIGHT SIDE). THE BALLAST IS A HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER THAT DRIVES THE DISCHARGE LAMPS. OCCURRENCES AT 24K, 95K, AND 105K MILES. CAR ONLY HAS 110K. FIRST FAILURE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. LAST TWO REPAIRS ALMOST $1,000 EA FOR PARTS AND LABOR (MUST REMOVE ENTIRE FRONT FASCIA OF CAR TO REACH BALLAST UNITS). THE PART APPEARS TO BE SERIALLY DEFECTIVE, WITH THE OBVIOUS SAFETY HAZARD OF HAVING ONLY ONE WORKING LIGHT UNTIL TIME AND MONEY FOR REPAIR ARE FOUND. CALCULATED MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURE SEEMS TO BE ONE THOUSAND OPERATING HOURS OR LESS. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-10
- VIN: JNKBF01AX2M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR. TROUBLE ORIGINALLY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, HAS RESURFACED. DEALER STATES ELECTRICAL PROBLEM NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AS WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-26
- VIN: JNKBF01AX2M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: IN MARCH 2008 MY 2002 INFINITI Q45 WOULD NOT START, HAD IT TOWED FROM FAYETTEVILLE, NC TO INFINITI DEALER IN RALEIGH, NC. THEY R/R STARTER ASSY TO RESOLVE ISSUE AT NO CHARGE, OLD PART NOT AVAILABLE. ON 5/15/08 MY CAR WOULD NOT START, HAD IT TOWED FROM FAYETTEVILLE TO INFINITI DEALER IN RALEIGH. THEY R/R STARTER ASSY TO RESOLVE ISSUE AT NO CHARGE, OLD PART NOT AVAILABLE. ON 7/26/08 CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD IT TOWED FROM FAYETTEVILLE TO INFINITI DEALER IN RALEIGH. THEY SAID MOTOR BURNED OUT DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION & R/R STARTER ASSY & IGNITION SWITCH TO RESOLVE & CHARGED $1,205.54. I ASKED ABOUT RECALL I FOUND ON NHTSA WEBSITE REGARDING ENGINE & ENGINE COOLING BECAUSE IT STATED THIS COULD CAUSE A NO START CONDITION. THEY DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS RECALL AND THAT'S WHY THEY CHARGED ME. I WOULD LIKE SOME ASSISTANCE IN DETERMINING IF THIS RECALL IS CAUSING MY CAR TO PERIODICALLY NOT START. THIS SEEMS TO OCCUR EVERY 2 MONTHS. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-14
- VIN: JNKBF01A52M
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER SEAT BUTTON USED TO MOVE THE SEAT BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS STOPPED WORKING. THE SEAT WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS LATER, THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT LEANED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRAME. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-01
- VIN: JNKBF01A42M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: RECALL WAS NEVER PROPERLY TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
TIRES,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-18
- VIN: JNKBF01A62M
- Components: TIRES,WHEELS
- Summary: RIGHT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO LOSE PRESSURE, AS MUCH AS 5 PSI IN ONE MILE OF FREEWAY DRIVING. I KEPT STOPPING TO AIR UP TIRE, CONFIRMING LOW PRESSURE WITH ACCURATE BOURDON TUBE-TYPE GAUGE. AFTER FOUR STOPS TO AIR UP, PROBLEM QUIT. WHEN I REACHED DESTINATION CITY, SET UP SERVICE APPT. WITH LOCAL INFINITI DEALER. AFTER FOUR DAYS OF A LONG WEEKEND, INCLUDING SLOW-SPEED AND FREEWAY DRIVING OF OVER 200 MILES, PRESSURE LOSS HAD QUIT. CANCELLED DEALER APPOINTMENT. THREE MONTHS LATER, PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. HAD TIRE CHECKED AT NTB, NO LEAKS FOUND. TIRE DISMOUNTED, CHECKED ON INSIDE, NO DEFECTS OR PUNCTURES OR BLISTERS FOUND, WHEEL IN GOOD SHAPE, TIRE REMOUNTED. ONE MONTH LATER, PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN, THIS TIME LOSING 10 PSI IN TWO MILES OF FREEWAY DRIVING. AIRED UP. LOST 5 PSI. CHANGED TO SPARE. DEALER MOUNTED NEW TIRE. PRESSURE DROPPED TWO DAYS LATER. DEALER INSTALLED NEW WHEEL (COULDN'T EXACTLY MATCH EXISTING COLOR--GREAT ON A $60K CAR.) AND REMOTE PRESSURE SENSOR. PROBLEM CURED. COST: NEW TIRE--$350, TOSSED TIRE WITH 30K LEFT ON IT (SUSPECTED OF BEING CAUSE)--$350, NEW TAKE-OFF WHEEL--$800, NEW SENSOR--$260. TOTAL COST, INCLUDING MECHANIC AND TRASHED GOOD TIRE--$2,000. NO DIAGNOSIS EVER OFFERED. *TR
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-01
- VIN: JNKBF01A72M
- Components: PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1 - THERE IS UP TO A TWO SECOND DELAY WHEN QUICK ACCELERATION IS REQUIRED. AT TIMES IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED. 2 - THE VEHICLE OFTEN WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT TO SLOW THE VEHICLE ON A HILL. I COULD BE IN 5TH GEAR AT AROUND ONLY 1800 RPM, AND WHEN I DOWNSHIFT TWICE, IT WILL NOT GO TO 3RD. I OFTEN HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT UP TO 6 TIMES FOR IT TO RESPOND AND SWITCH TO THIRD. I NEED TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO CONSTANTLY CHECK IF I'M IN THE GEAR I SELECT. 3 - THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BREAK WILL NOT HOLD THE FULLY LOADED VEHICLE ON A HILL. IF THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK FAILS, THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL. ALL ISSUES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE NORMAL BY THE MANUFACTURER. THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM ON THEIR NEW 2005 VERSION AND REFUSE TO DO SO ON MY VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-16
- VIN: JNKBF01A32M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE INFINITY CSR THAT BASED ON THEIR RECORDS, THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR WELD RECALL 03V455000 WASN'T PERFORMED. PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL BREPAIRSPERFORMED AND WAS TOLD WHEN THEY PICKED THE VEHICLE THAT THE RECALL WAS DONE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-22
- VIN: JNKBF01A22M
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER AND THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT ENGINE WAS CONSUMING 2 AND A HALF QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 4400 MILES. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD BRAKE ROTORS PROBLEMS. *AK WHEN THE SECOND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WAS DONE FOR 33000 MILES THE VEHICLE USED ONE AND A HALF QUARTS OF OIL. HEAVY BLUE SMOKE EMITS FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE DURING INITIAL START UP. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-26
- VIN: JNKBF01A92M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE OF MY 2002 INFINITI Q45 (UNDER 4000 MILES)DURING AN EXTENDED ROAD TRIP, I LOST ALL CONTROLS ON MY A/C AND AUDIO SYSTEMS.IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT, I ALSO LOST CONTROL OF MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE CAR, THE SYSTEMS WERE RE- ACTIVATED. WITH THE EXTENSIVE COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS ON THIS CAR, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MUCH MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM! I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO MY DEALER BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ON ANOTHER LONG TRIP,A FEW THOUSAND MILES LATER,BOTH PROBLEMS REOCCURRED. THIS TIME MY DEALER ASKED TO KEEP THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS DURING WHICH TIME THE SITUATION DID REPLICATE. THE TECHNICIANS TRACED THE PROBLEM TO A DEFECTIVE RADIO(?) WHICH THEY REPLACED. LESS THAN 100 HUNDRED MILES LATER ON A HIWAY TRIP, BOTH CONDITIONS REOCCURRED.THE CAR IS BACK IN THE SHOP!I HAVE ALERTED INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS FOR THE SECOND TIME OF THIS PROBLEM . THEY ARE SAYING THEY CAN'T FIX IT, IF THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM!HELLO!!!ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I CERTAINLY DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. WHAT CAN HAPPEN NEXT?
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JNKBF01A62M
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: MY "2002" INFINITI AUTOMOBILE MODEL Q45 WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER AUTO WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSTATE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. MY CAR WAS MOVING AT THE TIME AND I WAS DRIVING. THE FORCE OF THE COLLISION BROKE EITHER MY SEAT BACK OR ITS ELECTRIC OPERATING ASSEMBLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED REARWARD AND AS A RESULT I WAS BARELY ABLE TO REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO BRING THE CAR UNDER CONTROL AND STOP. THIS COULD HAVE MADE WHAT TURNED OUT TO BE MAJOR ACCIDENT A CATASTROPHIC ONE SIMPLY BECAUSE OF AN INFERIOR DESIGNED SEAT.*AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-01
- VIN: JNKBF01A62M
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH LCD INFORMATION THAT VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE; SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE REMOTE TIRE PRESSURE-SENSING SYSTEM. IT TOOK TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP, A TOTAL OF FIVE DAYS, AND A LOT OF TIME WITH THE MECHANIC EITHER ONLINE OR ON THE TELEPHONE WITH AN INFINIT "HOT LINE" ELECTICAL SPECIALIST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM: ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE PRESSURE SENSING GAUGE. TROUBLE IS, THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABOUT TWO MONTHS OLD. AT THAT TIME, THE DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND SIMPLY REPLACED A TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE. PROBLEM SOLVED. WHY, WITH THIS CAR'S PREVIOUS HISTORY, DID IT TAKE FIVE DAYS AND SEVERAL MINDS WORKING TOGETHER TO DETERMINE THAT MY CAR WAS SUFFERING FROM THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS A YEAR EARLIER?
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: JNKBF01A72M
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE SHORT RANGE THAT THE NORMAL HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE. *PH (NAR) TRANSFERED TO RULEMAKING *CB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JNKBF01A72M
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE SHORT DISTANCE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE. *PH THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE DEALER ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INDICATED THAT THE CAR MEETS GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATIONS WHICH WERE ENFORCED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION. *NM
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-01
- VIN: JNKBF01A12M
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: I OWN A 2002 INFINITI Q45, WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW. SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE ON AUGUST 8, 2002, I HAVE REPEATEDLY COMPLAINED OF VIBRATION AND VIBRATION RELATED ISSUES, BUT THE DEALERSHIP WAS NEVER ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ON MY LATEST VISIT, DURING THE 22500-MILE SERVICE, THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT ALL FOUR OF MY FACTORY WHEELS WERE BENT. THE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY SEE THIS REGULARLY AND THAT IT IS CAUSED BY IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ROAD SURFACEPOTHOLES, BRICK ROADS, UNEVEN PAVEMENT, ETC. I EXPLAINED THAT I HAVE NOT HIT ANY POTHOLES OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT AND THE BRICK ROADS THAT I HAVE DRIVEN ON ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MY WHEELS. BEING THAT THE DEALERSHIPS TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, I BELIEVE THAT THE FACTORY INFINITI 18 WHEELS ARE MADE OF AN ALUMINUM ALLOY, WHICH IS TOO SOFT AND BENDS TOO EASILY UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. FURTHERMORE, INFINITI OWNERS MAY BE UNAWARE THAT THEIR WHEELS ARE BENT AND UNSAFE AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE ON THEM. *PH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: ALL XENON HEADLAMPS SHOULD BE BANNED. THEY BLIND ONCOMING DRIVERS !!!
2002 Infiniti Q45 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2002 Infiniti Q45.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Negative 2002 Infiniti Q45 car reviews
Positive 2002 Infiniti Q45 car reviews
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I started watching Q45's in late 2001 and fell in love with them. In December 2001, I had the chance to drive one and it was amazing. I knew I had to find an affordable one for myself. Luckily, I was able to buy my 2002 Premium on eBay for a great price and I absolutely love it!
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When I received the car, there were several recalls and service upgrades that the dealer had not addressed. Unfortunately, the dealer refused to warrant the defective wheel (out of round). Additionally, the rear sunshade broke at 33,000 miles and the electronics malfunction occasionally, requiring a reset. I find it easier to use manual controls rather than voice commands, as I can't always remember the exact wording and it can be disruptive to everyone in the car. According to car magazine tests, the car can go from 0 to 60 in about 6.5 seconds, which is still quite fast, although not as fast as the advertised 5.9 seconds. It would be helpful to have a switch to turn off the traction control. My previous car was a Lexus LS400, which I found to be superior in terms of quality, dealer service, and workmanship. Unfortunately, this car does not seem to be holding its value very well.
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Hey there! Have you compared the Lexus LS 430 to the Q? In my experience, the Q comes out on top!
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This is a fantastic car for the price! It's comfortable, fast, and responsive. The brakes are good and it handles very well in heavy rain and water at the side of the road. I love the adjustable headlamps and the smart cruise control is brilliant. The sound system is excellent, and having the CD in the cab is a great feature.
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Infiniti really pulled it off this time! The last Q kind of left me cold with its boring 'anycar' styling, perfect for the old Caddy set. But this is another beast altogether. First of all, it's fast! The ride and balance of the car rivals anything BMW has to offer (and I should know, I just sold my 740). And there's nothing in the Lexus stable that can even come close to the zest this car offers to the driver. It's understated yet elegant, and did I mention that it's fast? The car is deceptive - I was horsing around one time around a curve where I-295 dumps into I-95 and realized I was doing 135 when it felt more like 75. So be careful with this car, and did I mention that it's fast?
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2002 Infiniti Q45 problems:
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Are you having problems with your 2002 Infiniti Q45?
Roscoe Mitchell 2024-04-27
I had a couple of unfortunate incidents where my car broke down and needed to be towed to the dealership. Unfortunately, I also received recall notices after the affected parts had already malfunctioned. The dealership's diagnostic capabilities were only fair, and it took multiple visits to fix a simple issue with the overhead map light. The clock was difficult to read, but I was able to fix it myself. The transmission could be a bit smoother, and the trunk is smaller than expected. On the bright side, the stereo is excellent, the driver's seat is comfortable, and the car handles well. The paint job is a bit fragile, but overall, it's a decent car.
Jay Hintz 2024-01-21
I did a lot of research and test drove many cars. The Q45 seemed to offer the luxury and performance I was looking for. Unfortunately, I had to take it in for repairs twice within the first month. The brakes made noise, the subwoofer blew, and a strut broke.