2001 Infiniti Q45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q45 years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Infiniti Q45. That ranks 10th out of 12 Q45 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 54,326 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 2 | 40% | 54,326 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 295,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Infiniti Q45 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.
Risk: If a sufficient number of cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these wheels. Owner notification began april 28, 2003. 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 infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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.
The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti Q45. While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driver's seat belt strap was shredding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at the manufacturer's request. The contact was informed that the seat belt strap needed to be replaced and that the part…
Tl* - the contact stated that during 2006 they replaced the alternator in her 2001 infiniti q45. The contact is concerned because she was informed of a recall in canada for a similar failure. The current odometer reading is 79000. *nm updated 03/02/07. *jb
Vehicle experiences a total electrical shutdown. First occasion was after a 6 hour drive and shut down in the parking lot. Vehicle was transported 100 miles to nearest infinity dealership, alternator checked out, recharged the battery and returned the vehicle. Second experience occurred 1 month…
Child safety seat failure, harness adjuster fails to properly tighten. *bf *sc *jb
When the consumer placed the vehicle in the reverse gear the vehicle accelerated suddenly and caused an accident. *ak *cb *nlm
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 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Q45 | 9 | 1 |
| 1999 Q45 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Q45 | 14 | 3 |
| 1997 Q45 | 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 2001 Infiniti Q45?
Owners most often report electrical system, child seat, seat belts problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Infiniti Q45?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.