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Infiniti Q45 years to avoid

The Infiniti Q45 years to avoid are 1991, 1994, 1992, 1990 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.

307

Total complaints

11

Recall campaigns

1987–2006

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Q45 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1991High complaint rate49
1994High complaint rate47
1992High complaint rate34
1990High complaint rate33

Every Q45 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200601
200553
2004142
2003201
2002291
200151
2000131
1999100
1998163
1997133
199680
199580
1994avoid470
199330
1992avoid341
1991avoid492
1990avoid331
198900
198800
198700

Common questions

What are the worst Infiniti Q45 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Q45 years to avoid are 1991, 1994, 1992, 1990. The cleanest year on record is 2006.

What is the best year for the Infiniti Q45?

By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Q45 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Infiniti Q45 have?

Across all model years, the Q45 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 307 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.