MYRModel Year Report

1996 Infiniti Q45

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1996 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:44:34.214Z

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
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 35 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 31 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 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 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 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 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 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

1996: 7 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

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

Suspension

2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing shock absorber.

Show complaint excerpts

Shock absorber failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-11-06

Air bags

2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

Show complaint excerpts

Due to medical reasons, consumer wants to disconnect the air bags in his vehicle. Has eye problems and is afraid that air bag deployment could lead to blindness.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-04

Visibility

1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Seats

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing power adjust.

Exterior lighting

1 of 7 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights.

Show complaint excerpts

Rear window tail lightcomes on as a high intensity light/ has no lens, bright light caused loss of partial visibility.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-12

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report 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 suspension, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti Q45 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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