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1991 Infiniti Q45Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 1991 Infiniti Q45, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year2% below the Q45 median · #3 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints349 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem7Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Infiniti Q45 has problems

34 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
Equipment73
Service brakes, hydraulic61
Suspension50
Visibility40
Electrical system40
Engine and engine cooling40
Power train40
Air bags21
Fuel system, gasoline20
4 other systems52

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

2 recalls

1991 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

Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Recall 98V-284 · Nov 5, 1998 · 28,970 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FLAME AND POSSIBLY THE SPEAKER CATCHING FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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

1991 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
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Infiniti Q45, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95007 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  2. REAR STEREO SPEAKER FIRESEA98015 · closed Nov 18, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-284
  3. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIREPE98007 · closed Jun 25, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What Q45 owners report

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

CONSUMER UNPLUGGED THE SPEAKER FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AFTER HE HAD EXPERIENCED FUMED/ODORS FROM THAT AREA. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE REAR SPEAKER FIRES--I RECALL 9V-284. *AK
Complaint 835782 · Mar 12, 1999
FRONT SPEAKERS BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING LESS THAN AN HOUR AFTER A RECALL SERVICE REPLACING THE REAR SPEAKER AMPLIFIORS. RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT REAR SPEAKERS COULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE A FIRE. THE NOTICE WARNED THAT IF A "POP" WAS HEARD TO TURN OFF THE SYSTEM. WITHIN LESS THAN AN HOUR OF THE RECALL…
Complaint 709110 · Jul 24, 1999
RECALL REPAIR OF THE REAR SPEAKER/AMPLIFIERS COMPLETED, FRONT SPEAKERS ARE EXPERIENCING SAME DEFECT HOWEVER ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL REPAIR.
Complaint 544094 · Feb 23, 1999

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