Infiniti Q45 2001
Model Q45 made in 2001 by Infiniti got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, electrical system and vehicle speed control. 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 2001
| 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 | 19,4848/29,7038/23,0538 | Premium | 1162 | 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 |
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| 03031 | 04/18/2007 | 10021509 | Exterior lamp fogging. *kb | 05/10/2007 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| ITB-03-051C | 07/21/2008 | 10032304 | Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of | 03/03/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| ITB01017 | 05/01/2001 | 625032 | Subject regarding fuel tank slow fill service campaign. *yd | 11/16/2001 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - TETHER (STRAP) SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Child safety seat failure, harness adjuster fails to properly tighten. *bf *sc *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/10/2004 | 54326 | 2 | 03/15/2001 |
| Vehicle experiences a total electrical shutdown. first occasion was after a 6 hour drive and shut down in the parking lot. vehicle was transported 100 miles to nearest infinity dealership, alternator checked out, recharged the battery and returned the vehicle. second experience occurred 1 month later while driving the vehicle again experienced total shutdown, all lights on dash came on, engine shutdown. vehicle towed to infinity dealership, replaced alternator and battery, as of this date continuing to search for cause. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 6 | 08/01/2005 | |
| Tl* - the contact stated that during 2006 they replaced the alternator in her 2001 infiniti q45. the contact is concerned because she was informed of a recall in canada for a similar failure. the current odometer reading is 79000. *nm updated 03/02/07. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/16/2003 | 1 | 11/01/2002 | |
| When the consumer placed the vehicle in the reverse gear the vehicle accelerated suddenly and caused an accident. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | GREENWICH | 06830 | NEW COUNTRY INFINITI | 203-675-9300 |