1990 INFINITI Q45
1 recalls, 33 complaints - 13 TSBs
95V103002 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
33 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 17, 2004
Incident date: Mar 1, 2004
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 17, 2004
Incident date: Aug 17, 2003
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURE. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Apr 24, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WAS LEAKING FLUID AND NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED, AND THEN THE DEALER STATED THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 24, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WAS LEAKING FLUID AND NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED, AND THEN THE DEALER STATED THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 20, 2000
Incident date: Nov 25, 1999
I WAS TRICKED INTO BUYING THIS VEHICLE, BEING A FIRST TIME BUYER AND DIVORCED. INCLUDING THIS MAJOR FUEL LEAK (WHICH HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED EXACTLY WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM) THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE. EVEN IF THE TRANSMISSION IS REPLACED THE VEHICLE IS STILL TO HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE. I AM AT M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 20, 2000
Incident date: Nov 25, 1999
I WAS TRICKED INTO BUYING THIS VEHICLE, BEING A FIRST TIME BUYER AND DIVORCED. INCLUDING THIS MAJOR FUEL LEAK (WHICH HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED EXACTLY WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM) THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE. EVEN IF THE TRANSMISSION IS REPLACED THE VEHICLE IS STILL TO HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE. I AM AT M... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jan 19, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
INFINITI, THE MANUFACTURER, ISSUED A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR 1991 AND 1992 MODEL Q 45'S. MINE IS A 1990 MODEL, WHICH HAS ALL OF THE WARNING SIGNS OF THE FIRE DANGER INVOLVED IN THE STEREO SPEAKER RECALL THAT WAS INSTITUTED, HOWEVER, INFINITI REFUSES TO INCLUDE THE 1990 MODELS. THEY ADMITTED THEY HAVE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 6, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Nov 18, 1998
TRANSMISSION IS NOISY UPON ENGAGING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO INTERNAL PROBLEMS. NO WARRANTY, REPAIRWORK BEING DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKE LINE WHICH LEAKED, CAUSING THE ABS FLUID TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKE LINE WHICH LEAKED, CAUSING THE ABS FLUID TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Feb 11, 1999
REAR BRAKE LAMP SOCKET OVERHEATS CAUSING SHORT IN SYSTEM RESULTING IN FAILURE OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Jan 19, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Jan 19, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Jan 19, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 19, 1999
Incident date: Dec 20, 1998
NHTSA HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND SERVICE BULLITENS (ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECORDS ACCESSABLE ON THE WEB) REGARDING THE FAULTY DESIGN AND FREQUENT FAILURE OF THIS DANGEROUS TRANSMISSION. WHY HAS THE NHTSA NOT INVESTIGATED THIS TRANSMISSION AND RECALLED IT?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jul 14, 1997
TIMING CHAIN LOOSE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
TIMING GEAR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 22, 1998
Incident date: Dec 15, 1997
VEHICLE HAS DEFECTIVE ABS BRAKES, LEAKS BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. THE CONSUMER HAS SPOKEN TO VARIOUS DEALERS, IT APPEARS THAT THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 1990-1992. IN MOST OF 1993 MODELS THE DEFECTS STARTED WITH THE VENDORS. ABS HOUSING OF METAL CASTINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND STARTED TO BREA... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 6, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. IN ADDITION, WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 6, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. IN ADDITION, WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Sep 23, 1997
Incident date: Sep 10, 1997
WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50 OR ABOVE THE VEHICLE WILL MAKE A NOISE OF FUSES POPPING, AND THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AT THAT TIME. THERE IS NO WARNING INDICATING THIS PROBLEM BEFORE HAND. VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN AND BEEN REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES. THE DEALER CANNOT IDENTI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 21, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
BUSHON IN TRANSMISSION WORE OUT AND REDUCED LUBRICATION, ALSO NOISY. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 9, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
BUSHON IN TRANSMISSION WORE AND REDUCED LUBRICATION CAUSING VEHICLE VIBRATIONS AND STALLINGS.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 5, 1996
VEHICLE HAS THE SMELL OF FRESH FUEL WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 24, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TIMING BELT BROKE, PURCHASE CAR NEW . PLEASE DESCRIBE .
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
IGNITION SENSOR BLEW UP, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING, DEALER CAN NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Mar 11, 1996
REAR WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE FELL INWARD W/CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Mar 11, 1996
REAR WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE FELL INWARD W/CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 8, 1995
Incident date: Jul 8, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED CAUSING FAILURE. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 13, 1995
Incident date: Jun 10, 1995
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT VEHICLE WILL LOOSE ITS STABILITY, SHOULDER BUMP, VEHICLE LOSS VEHICLE STABILITY IMPACT 11:00 POSITION SPEED 65 MPH. TT
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Apr 7, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER/FILTER FAILED. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 INFINITI Q45
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 INFINITI Q45
13 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
ITB13-007H
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB13-007H
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB09-039J
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB09-039J
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB10-067C
Feb 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB-08-024A
Jan 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
INFINITI: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE. INCLUDED IN THE RESTRAINTS SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUAL (ESM) FOR EACH VEHICLE IS INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SAFELY. IMPROPER MAINTENANC
ITB-09-050
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
INFINITI: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/BLINKING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
ITB-09-062
Nov 17, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFINITI: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. NO APPLIED VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL MODELS; NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITB-09-020
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFINITI: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION. THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITB-09-020
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
INFINITI: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION. THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITB97016
Feb 26, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AIR BAG HARNESS REPLACEMENT. *TW
ITB97011
Feb 19, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1997 QX4 WHEEL BALANCE MACHINE ADAPTER KITS. *TW
FC0008767
Aug 1, 1993
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ENGINE HARD TO START , HOT OR COLD. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, INFINITI Q45
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98015
Opened: Jun 25, 1998 , Closed: Nov 18, 1998
REAR STEREO SPEAKER FIRES
ALLEGED THAT THE OEM BOSE REAR STEREO SPEAKER IGNITE AS A RESULT OF ELECTRONIC FAULTS INSIDE THEIR INTEGRAL AMPLIFIER MODULES
PE98007
Opened: Feb 6, 1998 , Closed: Jun 25, 1998
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE
ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS ALLEGING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES ORIGINATIONG FROM THE REAR STEREO SPEAKERS IN CERTAIN SUBJECT VEHICLES
INFINITI Q45 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the INFINITI Q45 across all model years (1990, 2006).
20
Total Recalls
307
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
37
Reported Crashes
15
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
INFINITI Q45 - Year by Year
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