MYRModel Year Report

1997 Infiniti Q45

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1997 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:40.582Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1997

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 1997: 12 complaints 1997 12 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 1997: 12 complaints 1997 12 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 1997: 12 complaints 1997 12 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

1997: 12 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

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

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The car can refuse to start right after it has been driven and shut off or after it has been parked for a while. It has been happening alot in the last three months.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-08

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 Infiniti Q45. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that both the brake light and battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-30

The vehicle would rev extremely high when the gas pedal was pressed. This vehicle had a recall for a defective alternator, but the recall expired. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem( Recall no. #02V171000 damaged alternator).

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-05

Suspension

2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

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Vehicle hydroplaned three times causing loss of control and near accident due to design flaw.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-15

Air bags

2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Infiniti Q45. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-13

On three separate occasions my vehicle had a signal indicating air bag failure. The vehicle has been at the dealer three times in which on three separate occasions they claimed to have rebuilt the airbags.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-31

Vehicle speed control

1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Steering

1 of 12 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing anti-theft device.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1999-02-16Power train98V325000 Vehicle desription: passenger vehicles. The ignition key can be removed when the engine is turned off without placing the transmission shift lever in the "Park" Position. This does not comply…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the shift lock control unit.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1999-07-06Electrical system99V129000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2002-07-29Electrical system02V171000 On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V325000 · Power train
  • Recall 99V129000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 02V171000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Infiniti Q45?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Infiniti Q45 have?
3 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.