1999 INFINITI Q45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 INFINITI Q45
The 1999 INFINITI Q45 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (3 complaints), Wheels (2 complaints), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 INFINITI Q45
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 INFINITI Q45. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 INFINITI Q45
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 INFINITI Q45. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LEFT FRONT STRUT SPRING BROKE WHILE IN TRAFFIC, SENDING BROKEN SPRING END INTO TIRE RIPPING THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE OUT. BLOWOUT CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING WHILE IN THE PROCESS SENT VEHICLE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR
LEFT FRONT STRUT SPRING BROKE WHILE IN TRAFFIC, SENDING BROKEN SPRING END INTO TIRE RIPPING THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE OUT. BLOWOUT CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING WHILE IN THE PROCESS SENT VEHICLE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR
WHILE CHECKING THE OIL IN THE 1999 Q45 INFINITI THE HOOD SUDDENLY FELL AND SLAMMED CLOSED. THIS HAPPENED IN JANUARY 2007 ,AND AGAIN MARCH 2007. ALL THREE TIMES I HAD TURNED AWAY MOMENTARILY AND WAS NOT INJURED. SINCE THE EXPERIENCE IN APRIL I NOW CARRY A PROP STICK AS A PRECAUTION. THE PROBLEM APPEARED INTERMITTENT AND DEPEND ON THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. THE COOLER IT WAS THE MORE LIKELY IT WOULD HAPPEN. SINCE THIS FIRST OCCURRENCE I HAVE SEARCHED FOR AFTER MARKET PARTS TO REPLACE THE LIFT SUPPORTS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY RESOURCE. THE AFTERMARKET PARTS WERE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR Q45 HOODS UP TO AND INCLUDING 1996 MODELS. I DID NOT KNOW IF DEALER PARTS WERE AVAILABLE BECAUSE MY SEARCHES HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A DEALER SOURCE FOR THAT PARTICULAR PART. I BELIEVE THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM THAT COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF A HOOD SLAMMED DOWN ON SOMEONE WHILE WORKING UNDER THE HOOD. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) WOULD ALERT ALL OWNERS OF THIS AUTOMOBILE TO THE POTENTIAL DANGER, AND RECOMMEND TO THE MANUFACTURER TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM AS WARRANTED.*AK
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 20 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES WERE MAINTAINED WELL AT 35PSI. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.
1999 INFINITY Q-45 WHEELS HAVE A CASTING DEFECT THAT DEVELOPS CRACKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. *TS THE WHEELS ARE THE SAME AS THE 2000 Q45 WHICH WAS RECALLED (03V-098). THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 100000 MILES THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1999 INFINITI Q45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 INFINITI Q45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 INFINITI Q45
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 INFINITI Q45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITB02008 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0138/P0139/P0140/P0158/P0159/P0160. *TT
ITB01059 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOLDING SEPARATION. *SLC
ITB00010B — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION CONTAINING A BRAKE JUDDER REPAIR FLOW CHART. *TT
ITB00005A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR INFINITI VEHICLES. *YH
ITB00040A — SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND / OR VEHICLE BODY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH 17 INCH BRIDGESTONE 225 / 50R17 TIRES. *TT
ITB00010A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION OR BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION (JUDDER) WHEN BRAKING. *TT
ITB00022 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE WIND NOISE AT FRONT DOOR 'B' PILLARS. *MJS
ITB99050A — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME CUSTOMER MAY INDICATE THAT A LIGHT TICKING HUMMING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR OF AN VEHICLE WHEN THE MOTOR IS RUN AT LOW FAN SPEEDS (SPEED 1 OR 2). *TT
ITB99045 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE A DOUBLE THUMP WHEN STOPPING. *TT
ITB99022 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH IVCS HANDSETS MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE PHONE DOES NOT RING THROUGH VEHICLE SPEAKER. *TT
Showing 10 of 11 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 INFINITI Q45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI Q45
- 1994 INFINITI Q45 — 47 complaints
- 1995 INFINITI Q45 — 8 complaints
- 1996 INFINITI Q45 — 8 complaints
- 1997 INFINITI Q45 — 13 complaints
- 1998 INFINITI Q45 — 16 complaints
- 1999 INFINITI Q45 (current)
- 2000 INFINITI Q45 — 13 complaints
- 2001 INFINITI Q45 — 4 complaints
- 2002 INFINITI Q45 — 29 complaints
- 2003 INFINITI Q45 — 20 complaints
- 2004 INFINITI Q45 — 14 complaints
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