2002 Infiniti Q45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q45 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Infiniti Q45. That is the most of any Q45 model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 20%), typically at around 16,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 20% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 15% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 15% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 15% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 2,075 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 10% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 10% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 42,746 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 144,564 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 144,564 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | 150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 150 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Infiniti Q45 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
Risk: This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or 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.
I had a problem with my car, with the tires constantly leaking. I had to fill them with air all the time, had them checked a number of times, and had to have the rims cleaned and reground, etc., trying to determine and solve the problem. After incredible aggravation, we finally tracked the problem…
My car randomly shuts off in the middle of driving. First time i was on the highway and it started right back up. Then again when i got home. One time it had a p0340 code for the camshaft position sensor, and i changed it three times in the last week and it still shuts off in the middle of driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti q45. The contact stated that the air bag light was constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle…
Was on the highway takings grandkids home and the car just cut off right in the middle of a busy highway. It took several tries to get it to start again but it stayed on only long though for me to get it on the shoulder. We could have been in a serious wreck. It is only by the grace of god and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti q45. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The problem occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to dealer mechanic and diagnosed the harness underneath driver seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Other Infiniti Q45 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Q45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Q45 | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 Q45 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 Q45 | 12 | 1 |
| 2002 | 20 | 1 |
| 2001 Q45 | 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 2002 Infiniti Q45?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Infiniti Q45?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.