MYRModel Year Report

1990 Infiniti Q45

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1990 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:29.986Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
28

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 28 complaints 1990 28 1991: 35 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 31 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints
1990: 28 complaints 1990 28 1991: 35 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006
1990: 28 complaints 1990 28 1991: 35 complaints 1991 1992: 28 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 31 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006

1990: 28 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19870
19880
19890
199028
199135
199228
19932
199431
19957
19967
199712
199814
19999
20009
20015
200220
200312
20047
20054
20060

Known problem areas

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

14 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Automatic transmission failure, the transmission overheated causing failure. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-08

Automatic transmission cooler/filter failed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-07

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Steering

3 of 28 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.

Show complaint excerpts

Rack and pinion steering failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-17

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-24

Service brakes

3 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility

3 of 28 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and glass, side/rear.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-02 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  2. R
    1995-09-29Seat belts95V103002 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103002 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Infiniti Q45?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Infiniti Q45 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.