MYRModel Year Report

1990 Infiniti Q45

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1990 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:29.056Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti Q45 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 34 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 30 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 2006
1990: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
19880
19890
199028
199134
199228
19932
199430
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

8 of 28 total reports mention: power train.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED CAUSING FAILURE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950808

POWER TRAIN

3 of 28 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

STEERING

2 of 28 total reports mention: steering.

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RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040517

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, 20030424

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950802)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19950929 — seat belts

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 OPERATE

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 A

Campaign 95V103002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V103002 (seat belts) has been completed.
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:automatic transmission, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Infiniti Q45 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.