MYRModel Year Report

1991 Infiniti Q45

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1991 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:12.928Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
35
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 28 complaints 1991: 35 complaints 1991 35 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 1991: 35 complaints 1991 35 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 1991: 35 complaints 1991 35 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

1991: 35 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

23% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Equipment

20% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Left rear speaker ignited, resulting in a fire. Vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-17

Electrical system

20% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and relay.

Suspension

14% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front and springs.

Power train

14% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and torque converter.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle slipped from park gear after driver exited, resulting in loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-27

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · 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 →

  3. I
    1998-02-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-06-25 Passenger compartment fire
  4. I
    1998-06-25Engineering analysisClosed 1998-11-18 Rear stereo speaker fires
  5. R
    1999-01-04Equipment98V284000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the circuit board with a new board that has been coated.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103002 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V284000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Infiniti Q45?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Infiniti Q45 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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