1990 Infiniti Q45: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 28 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was tricked into buying this vehicle, being a first time buyer and divorced. Including this major fuel leak (which has not been established exactly where the leak is coming from) the transmission is gone. Even if the transmission is replaced the vehicle is still to hazardous to drive. I am at my wits end with this car because I still owe money on it.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 1999
“The ABS light came on due to a defective ABS brake line which leaked, causing the ABS fluid to become inoperative. Please provide further information and VIN#. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1999
“Infiniti, the manufacturer, issued a recall campaign for 1991 and 1992 model q 45's. Mine is a 1990 model, which has all of the warning signs of the fire danger involved in the stereo speaker recall that was instituted, however, infiniti refuses to include the 1990 models. They admitted they have had reports of problems with the 1990 model q45 stereo speakers, but they continue to refuse to include that year in the recall. My concern is that the 1990 models are subject to the same fire danger and I don't particularly want my car to go up in flames due to a speaker/wiring failure that can be easily fixed by the manufacturer if included in their recall campaign. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · Jan 1999
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“NHTSA has received numerous complaints and service bullitens (according to NHTSA records accessable on the web) regarding the faulty design and frequent failure of this dangerous transmission. Why has the NHTSA not investigated this transmission and recalled it?”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 1998
“Transmission is noisy upon engaging. Dealer was contacted, and recommended replacement due to internal problems. No warranty, repairwork being done. Provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 1998
“Vehicle has defective ABS brakes, leaks brake fluid and brake light comes on. The consumer has spoken to various dealers, it appears that the problem started in 1990-1992. In most of 1993 models the defects started with the vendors. ABS housing of metal castings are defective and started to break away internally. *ak. Second ABS unit is being installed in vehicle.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1997
“When consumer is driving at highway speeds of 50 or above the vehicle will make a noise of fuses popping, and the vehicle will shut down at that time. There is no warning indicating this problem before hand. Vehicle has shut down and been repaired by dealership three times. The dealer cannot identify the problem. When vehicle shuts down, consumer will replace fuses first. Dealer's telephone number is 908-782-6868. Consumer has exprienced shutdown for fourth time as of september 10, 1997. Dealer says someone will call consumer, and no one has called. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 1997
“When driving vehicle on uneven pavement vehicle will loose its stability, shoulder bump, vehicle loss vehicle stability impact 11:00 position speed 65 mph. Tt”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 1995
“The consumer had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle. The dealer stated the power steering system was leaking fluid and needed to be serviced. The problem re-occurred, and then the dealer stated the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. *jb”Owner report · Steering
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE.
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Is the 1990 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1990 Infiniti Q45. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 1990 Infiniti Q45 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.