2002 Infiniti Q45: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern exterior lighting.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2003
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Apr 2017
“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2015
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2014
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“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”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2013
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2013
“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”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2010
“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”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2008
“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.”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2005
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2004
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2002 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2002 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2002 Infiniti Q45. The most complained-about area is exterior lighting.
Does the 2002 Infiniti Q45 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling. 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.