2005 Infiniti Q45
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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When cruise control is set, and the need to pass or speed up is required, if you press the gas pedal to the floor the car takes off and *then stops responding and drops back to set cruise control speed while you are still flooring it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-26
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.
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I purchased 4 new tires for my vehicle on 7/24/2010 the tires in question are michelin P245/45R18 primacy MXV4 96V.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-14
Seats
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti Q45. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into her passenger side. The air bags did not deploy and the front driver's seat twisted toward the driver's door during the crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-20
Also filed under Air bags
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Infiniti Q45. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the key would not turn in the ignition. She called aaa to get the vehicle to start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-17
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2005-10-17Child seat05V374000 Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power rear seats fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The lower…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified ones to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on October 17, 2005. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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2008-12-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-01 Side air bag non-deployment
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2009-04-01Engineering analysisClosed 2012-04-03 Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags
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2012-03-19Air bags12V079000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Infiniti Q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Date not on fileExterior lighting06V395000 Certain vehicles fail to comply with the stop lamp and reflex reflector requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 16, 2007. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V395000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 05V374000 · Child seat
- Recall 12V079000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Infiniti Q45?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 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.