1996 Infiniti Q45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q45 years
- Not enough data 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Infiniti Q45. That ranks 7th out of 12 Q45 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Infiniti Q45 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Infiniti Q45 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Infiniti Q45.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While in motion, after constant freeway driving a harsh grinding noise appears in the front left suspension area. A rasping, grinding meal on metal noise happens in various degrees of loudness. The dealer has been unable to replicate the noise. *jg
Consumer was inside of garage and vehicle was parked. He went to turn on vehicle, and driver's side seat flipped up, causing consumer to be trapped until his wife came out to release him. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, mechanic told her that seat modular memory was erased from memory…
Air bag ecm failed causing indicator to flash.
Power window failed causing it not to go up or down.
Shock absorber failed.
Other Infiniti Q45 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Q45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Q45 | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 Q45 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 Q45 | 12 | 1 |
| 2002 Q45 | 20 | 1 |
| 2001 Q45 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Q45 | 9 | 1 |
| 1999 Q45 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Q45 | 14 | 3 |
| 1997 Q45 | 12 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Q45 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Infiniti Q45?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Infiniti Q45?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Infiniti Q45 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q45 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.