2004 Infiniti Q45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q45 years
- Not enough data 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Infiniti Q45. That ranks 7th out of 12 Q45 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 42,173 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 3 | 43% | 42,173 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 29% | 39,887 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 29% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 29% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | 42,173 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 42,173 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Infiniti Q45 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.
Risk: Non-deployment of side air bags could increase the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 19, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Risk: If this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on october 25, 2004. Owners 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags (EA09005) — opened Apr 1, 2009, closed Apr 3, 2012, led to recall 12V079000.
- Side air bag non-deployment (PE08067) — opened Dec 2, 2008, closed Apr 1, 2009.
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 2004 infiniti q45. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was corroded. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The manufacturer stated that they would not pay for the repair. The dealer was not contacted. The contact kept the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti q45. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the engine stalled while the service engine soon warning light and another unknown light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate after the…
I was driving and dashboard lights came on, then vehicle cut off on the highway. I assumed it was a bad alternator, but it was a defective crank sensor. *tr
My low beam headlamp system has now failed at two separate times, both during nighttime driving. The first was on november 2, 2009, at 37,600 miles, the left hid ballast failed; nissan repaired the failure under warranty although its time-portion had expired. The second failure was at 47,600 miles…
2004 infiniti q45 lemon this automobile has an in-service date of 12-17-04, purchased by me on 02-08-08 at 26,670 miles with 10 months remaining on the time warranty that's expired. It was returned to major infiniti on 09-29-10 with 42,171 miles ^0,000 warranty) and an inoperative driver's seat (no…
Other Infiniti Q45 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Q45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Q45 | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 | 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 Q45 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Q45 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti Q45?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Infiniti Q45?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.