MYRModel Year Report

2001 Infiniti Q45

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2001 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:59.822Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

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 1997: 12 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 20 complaints 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 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 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 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006

2001: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

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Vehicle experiences a total electrical shutdown. First occasion was after a 6 hour drive and shut down in the parking lot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-11

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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When the consumer placed the vehicle in the reverse gear the vehicle accelerated suddenly and caused an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-09

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing stitching.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti Q45. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driver's seat belt strap was shredding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at the manufacturer's request.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-05

Child seat

1 of 5 total reports mentions: child seat, most commonly citing strap/webbing.

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Child safety seat failure, harness adjuster fails to properly tighten.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-27

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2003-04-28Wheels03V098000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these wheels. Owner notification began April 28, 2003. 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

2001 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V098000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Infiniti Q45?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Infiniti Q45 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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