Infiniti Q45 2003
Model Q45 made in 2003 by Infiniti got 11 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 33 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, electronic stability control and service brakes, electric. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (air bags). There was one recall concerning air bags . The car has one 4.5 engine.
Model 2003
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | R | 17/23/20 | 19.2677/30.103/22.9918 | Premium | 1238 | LARGE 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V079000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/28/2012 | 02/29/2012 | ||||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 infiniti q45 vehicles. a wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Non-deployment of side air bags could increase the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 12, 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 03064 | 11/03/2003 | 10004600 | Supplemental air bag warning light on with front seat belt pre-tensioner open circuit. *tt | 12/24/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 03002 | 01/13/2003 | 10001014 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evap gross leak) / p1448 (evap vent control valve). *tt | 04/10/2003 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 04020 | 08/09/2007 | 04020D | 10012880 | Trailer light wiring. to include infiniti 2006 m35/m45. *tt updated 09-12-07. *kb | 04/01/2005 |
| 04020 | 04/28/2004 | 10007727 | Appropriate hookup points for connecting a trailer lights wiring harness to the vehicle. *tt | 07/08/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 06004 | 03/31/2006 | 06004A | 10019293 | Malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. 2002 - 2006 infiniti vehicles with can communication. *ak | 02/28/2006 |
| 03063 | 10/30/2003 | 10004561 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1444 stored. *tt | 12/19/2003 | |
| 02068 | 11/01/2002 | 10000407 | Engine will not start. electronic key registration procedure system description for vehicle immobilizer system/nissan anti-theft system (ivis/nats). *tt | 02/26/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 04001 | 01/01/2004 | 10005194 | Remote keyless entry replacement parts. *tt | 02/12/2004 | |
| 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) | |||||
| 04042 | 08/24/2004 | 10009182 | Navigation system is inoperative and the display shows disc error or dvd-rom version is not correct. *tt | 09/15/2004 | |
| 03022 | 08/06/2003 | 10003518 | Voice commands may not set correct temperature. *tt | 10/22/2003 | |
| 03026 | 06/24/2003 | 10003335 | Navigation system stuck on please wait screen. *tt | 10/16/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 03065 | 11/15/2003 | 10004598 | Clock bulb replacement. various models including 2004 i35. *tt | 12/23/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 02063B | 11/21/2003 | 02063A | 10005225 | Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) warning light flashes or stays on. *tt | 02/13/2004 |
| 02063A | 11/05/2003 | 02063 | 10004597 | Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) warning light flashes or stays on. various models including 2004 m45. *tt | 12/23/2003 |
| 02063 | 10/02/2002 | 10000214 | Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) warning light flashes or stays on. *tt | 02/19/2003 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 03048 | 07/18/2003 | 10003455 | Intelligent cruise control cancels during use and engine control module (ecm) sets malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0605. *tt | 10/21/2003 | |
| 03036 | 05/27/2003 | 10003271 | Intelligent cruise control system maintenance. *tt | 10/15/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| ITB02061 | 09/30/2002 | 635648 | Subject regarding windshield wiper protective shipping covers to improve windshield wiper durability for certain 2003 models including the m45. *tt | 10/29/2002 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| 02073 | 11/19/2002 | 10000411 | Titanium finish aluminum wheels. *tt | 02/26/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||
| EA09005 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/01/2009 | 04/03/2012 | Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags | 12V079000 | |
| The subject vehicles are equipped with seat-mounted, side thorax air bags for the driver and front passenger.this investigation revealed that faulty side air bag module electrical connectors located under the driver and front passenger seats can cause an interruption in the electrical circuit that will drop the input voltage below the specified range.as a result, the air bag warning lamp illuminates on the instrument panel and the affected side air bag becomes deactivated.in june 2009, nissan conducted a service campaign to repair the defective air bag electrical connectors in the subject vehicles (both infiniti q45 and m45 models).in june 2010, nissan sent a second notification concerning the 2009 campaign to owners of vehicles that have not been remedied.nissan is now conducting a safety recall of the q45 vehicles not remedied under the service campaign (approximately 1,349 vehicles; see nhtsa safety recall no. 12v-079 for further details).the m45 vehicles are not included in the recall; however, nissan is re-notifying owners of m45 vehicles that were not remedied under the previous service campaign.see attached report for more information.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified in the infiniti m45 vehicles at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10327196 and 10402282 | ||||||
| EA09005 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/01/2009 | SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT | |||
| The subject vehicles are equipped with seat-mounted, side torso air bags for the driver and front passenger.this investigation has revealed that faulty side air bag module connectors located under the front seats can cause an interruption in the electrical current that will drop the input voltage below the specified range.as a result, the air bag warning lamp illuminates and the affected side air bag is deactivated.the rates of complaints, field reports and warranty claims related to the subject issue are very high.for example, nissan submitted 4,853 warranty claims on 3,551 distinct subject vehicles out of 13,836 total subject vehicles.also, analyses of warranty claims indicate an increasing failure trend over time.an engineering analysis has been opened to further study this issue. | ||||||
| PE08067 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/02/2008 | 04/01/2009 | SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT | ||
| The subject vehicles are equipped with seat-mounted, side torso air bags for the driver and front passenger.this investigation has revealed that faulty side air bag module connectors located under the front seats can cause an interruption in the electrical current that will drop the input voltage below the specified range.as a result, the air bag warning lamp illuminates and the affected side air bag is deactivated.the rates of complaints, field reports and warranty claims related to the subject issue are very high.for example, nissan submitted 4,853 warranty claims on 3,551 distinct subject vehicles out of 13,836 total subject vehicles.also, analyses of warranty claims indicate an increasing failure trend over time.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea09-005) to further study the issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/22/2010 | 111000 | ||
| My 2003 infiniti q45 repeatedly stalls [so far, 15+ times] and often will not restart [10+ times]. with my family and me in the car, the stalling of the car puts us repeatedly in jeopardy of a rear-end collision or vandalism or bodily injury in dangerous areas. the car is properly maintained on its service schedule. it took my mechanic a week at a cost of $90 to confirm that the problem is the engine control module [ecm], the 'brain' of the car which controls other vehicle sensors, and this was confirmed by the infinit dealer at a cost of $150. the ecm was sent to texas for reconditioning and reprogramming, but is being returned because the ecm is irreparable. the cost to buy and reprogram a new ecm from infiiniit, the only source, is $2000 for a vheicle with 100,000+ miles. but a new ecm will likely have the same problems as the ecm being replaced. i do not want to put my family in repeated jeopardy. there is no assurance that the new ecm will work properly. i am suspicious that the infiniti ecms contain numerous design flaws. i have had numerous problems, aside from stalling, with the existing ecm, including door locks automatically locking with the key in the ignition so that i am locked out, the locks not unlocking, etc both my mechanic and infinity were unable to diagnose these problems until it became clear that i had a malfunctioning ecm. there was a recent massive recall of nissan and infiniti ecms, but the infiniti q45 was excluded, even though the symptom of repeated stalling is identical to my car, except that, worse, i also often cannot restart the vehicle. | |||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 09/22/2010 | 111000 | ||
| My 2003 infiniti q45 repeatedly stalls [so far, 15+ times] and often will not restart [10+ times]. with my family and me in the car, the stalling of the car puts us repeatedly in jeopardy of a rear-end collision or vandalism or bodily injury in dangerous areas. the car is properly maintained on its service schedule. it took my mechanic a week at a cost of $90 to confirm that the problem is the engine control module [ecm], the 'brain' of the car which controls other vehicle sensors, and this was confirmed by the infinit dealer at a cost of $150. the ecm was sent to texas for reconditioning and reprogramming, but is being returned because the ecm is irreparable. the cost to buy and reprogram a new ecm from infiiniit, the only source, is $2000 for a vheicle with 100,000+ miles. but a new ecm will likely have the same problems as the ecm being replaced. i do not want to put my family in repeated jeopardy. there is no assurance that the new ecm will work properly. i am suspicious that the infiniti ecms contain numerous design flaws. i have had numerous problems, aside from stalling, with the existing ecm, including door locks automatically locking with the key in the ignition so that i am locked out, the locks not unlocking, etc both my mechanic and infinity were unable to diagnose these problems until it became clear that i had a malfunctioning ecm. there was a recent massive recall of nissan and infiniti ecms, but the infiniti q45 was excluded, even though the symptom of repeated stalling is identical to my car, except that, worse, i also often cannot restart the vehicle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 10/19/2008 | 40100 | 1 | |
| The brakes in this vehicle malfunctioned and by such caused a very serious accident. the dealer, nissan of the eastside in bellevue wa was supposed to fix said brakes as i noted that they were not operating correctly in my test drive of the vehicle and i wrote the contract subject to the brakes being fixed. when they didn't fix the brakes they were committing fraud and also in breech of contract.. they did not fix the brakes as agreed. infiniti of fife then supposedly did said brake work. a few days later the car is in an accident due to brake failure. come to find out, both dealerships are owned by the same people thus making collusion to hide this safety issue a very easy road to travel. the car is now currently offered for sale again at infiniti of fife this time and the accident isn't disclosed, in fact the car is said to have a clean carfax history. this constitutes fraud. i have not as yet been compensated for my loss. my insurance paid to fix this vehicle which the nissan dealer promptly repo-ed (5 minutes after i paid to get it out of the shop) when i refused to pay full retail due to the aforementioned issues. the dealership owners and all involved should be brought up on felony reckless endangerment charges as well as fraud charges. i do expect to be compensated for this as well as does my insurance company, which paid over $10,000 to fix this death trap of a car. i hope you can help as i am in dire need of assistance. *tr | |||