1994 Infiniti Q45

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1994 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:45:09.907Z

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Complaints
31
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 35 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1994 31 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 1992: 28 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1994 31 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 1992: 28 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 31 complaints 1994 31 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

1994: 31 complaints

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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.

Electrical system

29% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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My wife started the engine in a church parking lot and the battery literally exploded, spreading battery acid under the hood. Besides the battery, the only visible damage was a badly pitted fan.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-26

Air bags

26% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 35MPH, 12:00 on front bumper, hitting a gaurd rail, pass. Airbag deployed with such force it shattered windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-02

The consumers wife suddenly saw the air bag light blinking, followed by the blinking of the seat belt light, then noticed smoke coming from the housing of the seat belt. The dealer was contacted and they stated the vehicle was out of warranty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-25

Consumer was traveling in reverse when the driver's "Side" Air bag deployed without warning. Dealer diagnosed that moisture in the control module caused the module to short circuit resulting in the bag deploying.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-22

Fuel system, gasoline

19% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and filler pipe and cap.

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Tires

6% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 6 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Infiniti Q45?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Infiniti Q45 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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