Infiniti Q45 2000
Model Q45 made in 2000 by Infiniti got 13 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 27 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning wheels . The car has one 4,1 engine.
Model 2000
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,1 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 18/23/20 | 19,49/29,71/23,06 | Premium | 1012 | MIDSIZE CARS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V098000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 11/01/1999 to 11/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3600 | 04/28/2003 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/19/2003 | 03/21/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a sufficient number of cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these wheels. owner notification began april 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Infiniti recall no. r3006.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| ITB99046B | 09/11/2000 | ITB98037 | 618437 | A condition may exist where the engine will not start or intermittent no start condition is experienced. this bulletin describes and introduces new features of the vehicle immobilizer system / nissan anti-theft system (ivis / nats). | 04/12/2001 |
| ITB99046A | 02/08/2000 | ITB98037 | 610385 | This bulletin describes and introduces new features of the infiniti vehicle immobilizer system / nissan anti-theft system (ivs / nats). *tt | 04/26/2000 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| ITB-11-049-B | 07/06/2012 | 10044526 | Infiniti: reprogramming electronic control unit (ecu) on all qualifying vehicles. no models listed. model years 1998-2013. *pe | 07/11/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 99046C | 11/20/2002 | 99046B | 10000404 | Engine will not start. vehicle immobiilizer system/nissan anti-theft systm (ivis/nats). *tt | 02/26/2003 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| ITB99048A | 11/07/2003 | ITB99048 | 10004599 | The infiniti integrated homelink transmitter system. various models including 1996-2004 i30/i35; 2004 q45; 2004 m45. *tt | 12/23/2003 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| ITB99048 | 09/21/1999 | ITB95031 | 610366 | The infiniti integrated homelink transmitter system. *tt | 04/26/2000 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| ITB99052 | 10/28/1999 | 610371 | Information introducing factory-installed r-134a air conditioning system refrigerant dye. *tt | 04/26/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| ITB01050 | 08/31/2001 | 627320 | On some vehicles, the navigational system display freezes, un-iniated re-routing, and no voice guidance symptoms. *tt | 02/06/2002 | |
| ITB01050 | 08/31/2001 | 621952 | Vehicles may exhibit navigation system display freeze, un-initiated re-routing, and no voice guidance symptoms. *tt | 10/05/2001 | |
| ITB00025A | 11/16/2000 | ITB00025 | 615945 | Information on the navigation system software kit installation procedures. *tt | 02/02/2001 |
| 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 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||||
| ITB99016B | 08/05/2003 | ITB99016A | 10003519 | Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. various models including the 2004 g35. *tt | 10/22/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| ITB00010A | 06/12/2000 | ITB00010 | 613449 | Some vehicles may exhibit steering wheel vibration or brake pedal pulsation (judder) when braking. *tt | 07/19/2000 |
| ITB00010 | 02/10/2000 | 610386 | Some vehicles may exhibit steering wheel vibration or brake pedal pulsation when braking. *tt | 04/26/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| ITB00010B | 11/30/2000 | ITB00010A | 615943 | Information containing a brake judder repair flow chart. *tt | 02/02/2001 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| ITB99038 | 07/29/1999 | 608226 | Subject regarding a center console top lid that comes loose. *tt | 11/10/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| ITB0040 | 06/19/2000 | 614034 | Some t model vehicles may exhibit a vibration in the steering wheel and / or vehicle body at highway speeds with 17 inch bridgestone 225 / 50r17 tires. *tt | 09/27/2000 | |
| ITB00040A | 07/18/2000 | ITB00040 | 614050 | Service information for vehicles exhibiting a vibration in the steering wheel and / or vehicle body at highway speeds with 17 inch bridgestone 225 / 50r17 tires. *tt | 09/27/2000 |
| 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 | |||||
| ITB02008 | 02/05/2002 | 629510 | Information regarding malfunction indicator lamp on, rear o2 sensor diagnostic trouble code. *yh | 04/02/2002 | |
| ITB02008 | 02/05/2002 | 628754 | Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes p0138/p0139/p0140/p0158/p0159/p0160. *tt | 03/19/2002 | |
| ITB01059 | 09/18/2001 | 623687 | Information regarding windshield molding separation. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| ITB01039 | 06/19/2001 | 623102 | Information regarding essential tool: inner tie rod wrenches. *yh | 10/26/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| ITB99053 | 11/08/1999 | 610376 | Subject regarding windshield washer nozzle spray pattern adjustment for vehicles with various vin ranges. *tt | 04/26/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Transmission would shift hard while shifting from first to second gear, and vehicle would vibrate uncontrollably. driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. also, vehicle was operating as designed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/07/2007 | 34941 | 1 | 07/30/2000 |
| My 2000 infinity q-45 with 37,000 miles of usage suddenly and without warning completely locked up while under power in the outside lane while on a busy six lane street and would not move. the vehicle we later learned by the dealer had suffered a rear wheel brake and axle complete breakdown and failure. the dealer service department said that we must have driven the car with the emergency brake engaged to cause the axle, brake linings and drums to over heat and fatigue. the car required a significant number of new replacement parts in the acel/brake assembly area that required $2,158.64 in parts and the total bill was $3,113.70. while no one was injured in this event, it was only because the incident occurred on a surface street a low speed as opposed to an interstate highway. my concern is that we, the drivers of the vehicle that was purchased new, are retired and monitor our vehicles closely. there is a indicator light that should come on automatically while driving or attempting to drive with the emergency brake partially or fully engaged. this never happened. i tested this light since the repairs and it is functional at this time. i would like to know if others with a infinity q-45 might have had a similar experience as our vehicle was not knowingly driven with the emergency brake engaged. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1525 | 1 | |
| Vehicle vibrates starting at 50mph up to 80mph. dealer replaced tires twice plus alloy wheels replaced. infinity mechanic admits total vibration but mfg. rep states auto made to ride that way. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 55 | 12 | 07/01/2000 |
| Vehicle vibrates at speeds starting at 50 mph through 80 mph. vibration can be felt throughout cabin. *la | |||
| 07/17/2000 | 72 | 12 | 07/09/2000 |
| Car vibrates during 50 - 80 mph. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 6 | 07/01/2000 | |
| When auto reaches speed of 60 mph thru 79 mph there is a vibration throughout car. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1525 | 1 | |
| Vehicle vibrates starting at 50mph up to 80mph. dealer replaced tires twice plus alloy wheels replaced. infinity mechanic admits total vibration but mfg. rep states auto made to ride that way. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2005 | 41064 | 2 | 03/27/2000 |
| While driving 25-30 mph vehicle hit a pot hole and it vibrated uncontrollably. driver was pulled over and noticed that the rear left tire was flat. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tire needed to be replaced. *ak second tire developed a bubble on outside yet the tire had no sign of damage on the outside, this happened at 42,538 miles. consumer has both faulty tires. the dealer stated that the left rear rim and tire were bent and replaced rear tire and rim mount and balanced the tires. *bf *nm | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1525 | 1 | |
| Vehicle vibrates starting at 50mph up to 80mph. dealer replaced tires twice plus alloy wheels replaced. infinity mechanic admits total vibration but mfg. rep states auto made to ride that way. *tr | |||
| 06/08/2004 | 47000 | 1 | 03/08/2004 |
| Dt: contact stated that a recall 03v098000 concerning wheels came out on this vehicle before he purchased it and nothing was done to correct the problem by the previous owner or the dealer who sold it to him. the vehicle shimmied, and the tires were wearing out too soon. the dealer indicated to the contact they knew nothing about the recall. the manufacturer told him it was too late to have work completed under the recall. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dealership doesn't have the replacement wheels for the alloy wheel recall 03 v 098 000. consumer has been waiting for 2 months.*ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 01/25/2005 | 41064 | 2 | 03/27/2000 |
| While driving 25-30 mph vehicle hit a pot hole and it vibrated uncontrollably. driver was pulled over and noticed that the rear left tire was flat. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tire needed to be replaced. *ak second tire developed a bubble on outside yet the tire had no sign of damage on the outside, this happened at 42,538 miles. consumer has both faulty tires. the dealer stated that the left rear rim and tire were bent and replaced rear tire and rim mount and balanced the tires. *bf *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | MELBOURN | INFINITI OF MELBOURN | ||
| FL | WEST PALM BEACH | 33409 | INFINIT OF THE PALM BEACHES | 5616153380 |
| MA | DANSBURY | KELLY INFINITI | 978-774-1000 | |
| TN | FRANKLIN | 37067 | INFINITI OF NASHVILLE | 6157717171 |
| TN | FRANKLIN | 37067 | INFINITI OF NASHVILLE, LLC | 6157717171 |