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1990 Infiniti Q45Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 1990 Infiniti Q45, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year43% below the Q45 median · #5 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints281 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Infiniti Q45 has problems

28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train140
Engine and engine cooling30
Visibility30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Steering20
Electrical system20
Exterior lighting10
Suspension11
Fuel system, gasoline10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1990 Infiniti Q45 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 2,730,462 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other Q45 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q45 median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Infiniti Q45, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95007 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
In owners' words

What Q45 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TRANSMISSION IS NOISY UPON ENGAGING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO INTERNAL PROBLEMS. NO WARRANTY, REPAIRWORK BEING DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 832062 · Dec 9, 1998
I WAS TRICKED INTO BUYING THIS VEHICLE, BEING A FIRST TIME BUYER AND DIVORCED. INCLUDING THIS MAJOR FUEL LEAK (WHICH HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED EXACTLY WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM) THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE. EVEN IF THE TRANSMISSION IS REPLACED THE VEHICLE IS STILL TO HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE. I AM AT MY…
Complaint 717648 · Jan 20, 2000
NHTSA HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND SERVICE BULLITENS (ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECORDS ACCESSABLE ON THE WEB) REGARDING THE FAULTY DESIGN AND FREQUENT FAILURE OF THIS DANGEROUS TRANSMISSION. WHY HAS THE NHTSA NOT INVESTIGATED THIS TRANSMISSION AND RECALLED IT?
Complaint 702369 · Jan 19, 1999

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