2001 INFINITI Q45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 INFINITI Q45
The 2001 INFINITI Q45 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Child Seattether Strapwebbing (1 complaint), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 INFINITI Q45
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 INFINITI Q45, potentially affecting up to 3,600 vehicles.
Recall 03V098000 — WHEELS
| 3,600 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 INFINITI Q45
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 INFINITI Q45. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Seattether Strapwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILURE, HARNESS ADJUSTER FAILS TO PROPERLY TIGHTEN. *BF *SC *JB
WHEN THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE GEAR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK *CB *NLM
Safety Rating for the 2001 INFINITI Q45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 INFINITI Q45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 INFINITI Q45
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 INFINITI Q45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI Q45
- 1996 INFINITI Q45 — 8 complaints
- 1997 INFINITI Q45 — 13 complaints
- 1998 INFINITI Q45 — 16 complaints
- 1999 INFINITI Q45 — 10 complaints
- 2000 INFINITI Q45 — 13 complaints
- 2001 INFINITI Q45 (current)
- 2002 INFINITI Q45 — 29 complaints
- 2003 INFINITI Q45 — 20 complaints
- 2004 INFINITI Q45 — 14 complaints
- 2005 INFINITI Q45 — 5 complaints
- 2006 INFINITI Q45 — 0 complaints
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