MYRModel Year Report

2002 Infiniti Q45

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2002 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:19.581Z

Only 20 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 20 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, 2002 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
2002: 20 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 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

AIR BAGS

3 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS OF TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140905

WHEELS

2 of 20 total reports mention: wheels.

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I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, WITH THE TIRES CONSTANTLY LEAKING. I HAD TO FILL THEM WITH AIR ALL THE TIME, HAD THEM CHECKED A NUMBER OF TIMES, AND HAD TO HAVE THE RIMS CLEANED AND REGROUND, ETC., TRYING TO DETERMINE AND SOLVE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190628

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

2 of 20 total reports mention: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031222 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE A

Campaign 03V455000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Infiniti Q45?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Infiniti Q45 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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