1996 Infiniti Q45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 19, 2002 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Infiniti Q45
Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Infiniti Q45 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2
Suspension2
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1
Unknown or Other1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags229%———
Suspension229%———
Exterior Lighting114%———
Seats114%———
Unknown or Other114%———
Visibility114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 3 complaints
1996: 2199621997: 3199732001: 1200112002: 120021

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Infiniti Q45 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Infiniti Q45.

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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

Suspension · received Jun 26, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 566266

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…

Seats · received Jan 16, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 878268

Air bag ecm failed causing indicator to flash.

Air Bags · received Nov 4, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 604757

Power window failed causing it not to go up or down.

Visibility · received Oct 27, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 604947

Shock absorber failed.

Suspension · received Sep 18, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 603981

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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.