2003 INFINITI Q45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 INFINITI Q45
The 2003 INFINITI Q45 has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (6 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Steering (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 INFINITI Q45
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 INFINITI Q45, potentially affecting up to 1,349 vehicles.
Recall 12V079000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 1,349 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 INFINITI Q45 VEHICLES. A WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT MOUNTED AIRBAG MAY EXPERIENCE INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE, RESULTING IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS.
Consequence: NON-DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE WIRING CONNECTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 INFINITI Q45
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 INFINITI Q45. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR CRANK POSITION SENSOR AND CAM POSITION SENSOR HAVE IMPROPER SOLDER JOINTS. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, POWER REDUCES, ENGINE STALLS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR WHILE IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY OR WHILE MAKING A TURN. THIS IS ALSO A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 INFINITI M45, Q45; 2003 INFINITI I35, M45; 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO, SENTRA. THERE ARE 11 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, 3 INVESTIGATIONS AND 33 SERVICE BULLETINS REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH THE 2003 Q45. INFINITI/NISSAN RECALL # 03V455000
THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR CRANK POSITION SENSOR AND CAM POSITION SENSOR HAVE IMPROPER SOLDER JOINTS. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, POWER REDUCES, ENGINE STALLS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR WHILE IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY OR WHILE MAKING A TURN. THIS IS ALSO A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 INFINITI M45, Q45; 2003 INFINITI I35, M45; 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO, SENTRA. THERE ARE 11 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, 3 INVESTIGATIONS AND 33 SERVICE BULLETINS REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH THE 2003 Q45. INFINITI/NISSAN RECALL # 03V455000
THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR CRANK POSITION SENSOR AND CAM POSITION SENSOR HAVE IMPROPER SOLDER JOINTS. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, POWER REDUCES, ENGINE STALLS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR WHILE IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY OR WHILE MAKING A TURN. THIS IS ALSO A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 INFINITI M45, Q45; 2003 INFINITI I35, M45; 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO, SENTRA. THERE ARE 11 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, 3 INVESTIGATIONS AND 33 SERVICE BULLETINS REGARDING THIS ISSUE WITH THE 2003 Q45. INFINITI/NISSAN RECALL # 03V455000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 INFINITI Q45. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V455000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
TAMARA RECALLED MY SEATBELT LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR THE LAST YEAR. I WERE TOLD BY THE INFINITY DEALER THAT MY CAR WAS NOT RECALL FOR THE SEATBELT. THE SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY IN THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND A LITTLE BLANKING ICON. I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS
Safety Rating for the 2003 INFINITI Q45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 INFINITI Q45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 INFINITI Q45
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 INFINITI Q45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04020 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
APPROPRIATE HOOKUP POINTS FOR CONNECTING A TRAILER LIGHTS WIRING HARNESS TO THE VEHICLE. *TT
02063A — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT FLASHES OR STAYS ON. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 M45. *TT
03064 — AIR BAGS
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON WITH FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER OPEN CIRCUIT. *TT
02068 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE WILL NOT START. ELECTRONIC KEY REGISTRATION PROCEDURE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FOR VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM/NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IVIS/NATS). *TT
02063 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT FLASHES OR STAYS ON. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 INFINITI Q45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI Q45
- 1998 INFINITI Q45 — 16 complaints
- 1999 INFINITI Q45 — 10 complaints
- 2000 INFINITI Q45 — 13 complaints
- 2001 INFINITI Q45 — 4 complaints
- 2002 INFINITI Q45 — 29 complaints
- 2003 INFINITI Q45 (current)
- 2004 INFINITI Q45 — 14 complaints
- 2005 INFINITI Q45 — 5 complaints
- 2006 INFINITI Q45 — 0 complaints
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