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US recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Engine
2003-11-05 · campaign 2003-267
On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor may have an improper solder joint. This could cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor and both camshaft position sensors.
Owner complaints (20)
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Infiniti Q45 (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 12).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Infiniti Q45.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Infiniti Q45 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Infiniti Q45 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Q45 4.5 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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