Infiniti Q45 1990
Model Q45 made in 1990 by Infiniti got 37 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and equipment. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 4.5l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.5L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/22 | Premium | $ 1001 | 5 | 890901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103002 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/01/1986 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2730462 | 09/29/1995 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| ITB-08-024A | 07/21/2008 | 10032305 | Infiniti: srs precautions during service. included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the supplemental restraint system (srs) safely. improper maintenance | 03/03/2010 | |
| ITB97016 | 02/26/1997 | 52158 | Air bag harness replacement. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| ITB-09-020 | 04/06/2009 | 10030145 | Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| ITB-09-020 | 04/06/2009 | 10030145 | Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ITB-09-062 | 11/17/2009 | 10032524 | Infiniti: vent control valve replacement. no applied vehicles affected: all models; no model years listed. *pe | 04/09/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| FC0008767 | 08/01/1993 | 39643 | Engine hard to start , hot or cold. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| ITB-09-050 | 09/29/2009 | 10031304 | Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/blinking. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| ITB97011 | 02/19/1997 | 52154 | 1997 qx4 wheel balance machine adapter kits. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95007 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/02/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 09/10/1997 | 5 | ||
| When consumer is driving at highway speeds of 50 or above the vehicle will make a noise of fuses popping, and the vehicle will shut down at that time. there is no warning indicating this problem before hand. vehicle has shut down and been repaired by dealership three times. the dealer cannot identify the problem. when vehicle shuts down, consumer will replace fuses first. dealer's telephone number is 908-782-6868. consumer has exprienced shutdown for fourth time as of september 10, 1997. dealer says someone will call consumer, and no one has called. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Ignition sensor blew up, resulting in a vehicle shut down while driving, dealer can not repair the vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/14/1997 | 1 | ||
| Timing chain loose causing damage to engine. | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1990 | |
| Timing gear failed. | |||
| Consumer was driving and the timing belt broke, purchase car new . please describe . | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Oil pan gasket replaced twice. *skd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 500 | 05/01/1992 | |
| Infiniti, the manufacturer, issued a recall campaign for 1991 and 1992 model q 45's. mine is a 1990 model, which has all of the warning signs of the fire danger involved in the stereo speaker recall that was instituted, however, infiniti refuses to include the 1990 models. they admitted they have had reports of problems with the 1990 model q45 stereo speakers, but they continue to refuse to include that year in the recall. my concern is that the 1990 models are subject to the same fire danger and i don't particularly want my car to go up in flames due to a speaker/wiring failure that can be easily fixed by the manufacturer if included in their recall campaign. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 02/11/1999 | 3 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Rear brake lamp socket overheats causing short in system resulting in failure of all brake lamps. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/25/1999 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| 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 wits end with this car because i still owe money on it. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/03/1993 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle hesitates when accelerating. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/19/1998 | 1 | 07/03/1997 | |
| Transmission failed due to cooling system malfunction. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 40 | 1 | 02/12/2003 |
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 11/25/1999 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| 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 wits end with this car because i still owe money on it. | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1998 | |||
| Transmission is noisy upon engaging. dealer was contacted, and recommended replacement due to internal problems. no warranty, repairwork being done. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| 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? | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 5 | 06/30/1993 | |
| Transmission failure due to a design flaw. in addition, windshield wipers failed to work on several occasions. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | |||
| Bushon in transmission wore out and reduced lubrication, also noisy. *ak | |||
| 08/24/1994 | 4 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 07/08/1995 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure, the transmission overheated causing failure. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 2 | ||
| Automatic transmission cooler/filter failed. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Bushon in transmission wore and reduced lubrication causing vehicle vibrations and stallings. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| The abs light came on due to a defective abs brake line which leaked, causing the abs fluid to become inoperative. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1997 | |||
| Vehicle has defective abs brakes, leaks brake fluid and brake light comes on. the consumer has spoken to various dealers, it appears that the problem started in 1990-1992. in most of 1993 models the defects started with the vendors. abs housing of metal castings are defective and started to break away internally. *ak. second abs unit is being installed in vehicle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| The abs light came on due to a defective abs brake line which leaked, causing the abs fluid to become inoperative. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | |||
| The consumer had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle. the dealer stated the power steering system was leaking fluid and needed to be serviced. the problem re-occurred, and then the dealer stated the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 08/17/2003 | 40 | 1 | 02/12/2003 |
| Rack and pinion steering failure. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| The consumer had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle. the dealer stated the power steering system was leaking fluid and needed to be serviced. the problem re-occurred, and then the dealer stated the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/10/1995 | |||
| When driving vehicle on uneven pavement vehicle will loose its stability, shoulder bump, vehicle loss vehicle stability impact 11:00 position speed 65 mph. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| Vehicle has the smell of fresh fuel when heater is turned on. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| Rear window on passenger side fell inward w/cause unknown. please describe details. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 11/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver's power window failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 5 | 06/30/1993 | |
| Transmission failure due to a design flaw. in addition, windshield wipers failed to work on several occasions. *ak | |||