MYRModel Year Report

1996 Infiniti Q45

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1996 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:18.797Z

Only 7 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 7 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, 1996 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
1996: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971106

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

SEATS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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REAR WINDOW TAIL LIGHTCOMES ON AS A HIGH INTENSITY LIGHT/ HAS NO LENS, BRIGHT LIGHT CAUSED LOSS OF PARTIAL VISIBILITY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960912

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Infiniti Q45?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti Q45 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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