1997 Infiniti Q45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q45 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Infiniti Q45. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Q45 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 105,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 33% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 162,915 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Infiniti Q45 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Risk: If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.
Fix: Dealers will replace the alternator. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Risk: If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.
Fix: Dealers will replace the alternator.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle desription: passenger vehicles. The ignition key can be removed when the engine is turned off without placing the transmission shift lever in the "park" position. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk: If this occurred and the driver failed to move the shift lever to 'park' or engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away if parked on a slope.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shift lock control unit.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 infiniti q45. While driving approximately 75 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. An unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle stopped after the vehicle was placed into the neutral position. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 infiniti q45. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle immediately became full of smoke as the driver and front passenger exited the vehicle. There were no injuries…
Sometime after i purchasing the above vehicle in november, 2001, the engine would fail to start without recharging the battery. After recharging, the vehicle would exhibit no malfunction and operate normally for extended periods of time. This condition would reoccur infrequently, and has since…
The car can refuse to start right after it has been driven and shut off or after it has been parked for a while. It has been happening alot in the last three months. We have had to replace the alternator and battery,that were all replaced early this year by previous owner. Sometimes jumping the car…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 infiniti q45. While driving 55 mph, the contact noticed that both the brake light and battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealer and they stated that the alternator failed. The contact did not notice any…
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 | 12 | 3 |
| 1996 Q45 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Q45 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Infiniti Q45?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Infiniti Q45?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.