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US recalls (2)
Air bags: side/window
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: NON-DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE WIRING CONNECTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Airbag
2012-02-22 · campaign 2012-069 · 139 vehicles
Certain vehicles may develop increased electrical resistance in the intermediate connector for the seat-mounted side airbags. As a result, the airbags may not function as intended, causing the instrument panel warning lamp to illuminate. Failure of the side airbags to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will change the mounting location of both side airbag intermediate connectors and add epoxy to prevent movement inside the connectors.
Lights and instruments
2006-10-11 · campaign 2006-261 · 35 vehicles
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 pertaining to stop lamps and reflex reflectors. Correction: Dealers will install updated rear combination lamp assemblies.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Infiniti Q45. Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 12).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Infiniti Q45.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Infiniti Q45 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Infiniti Q45 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Q45 4.5 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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