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2002 Infiniti Q45 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 29 complaints on file for the 2002 Infiniti Q45 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

29

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Q45 years?

Q45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted49 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 33 complaints1991: 49 complaints1992: 34 complaints1993: 3 complaints1994: 47 complaints1995: 8 complaints1996: 8 complaints1997: 13 complaints1998: 16 complaints1999: 10 complaints2000: 13 complaints2001: 5 complaints2002: 29 complaints2003: 20 complaints2004: 14 complaints2005: 5 complaints2006: 0 complaints
Q45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Infiniti Q45 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels621%
Engine414%
Airbags310%
Electrical System310%
Lighting310%
Seats27%
Speed Control27%
Brakes27%
Fuel System27%
Transmission13%
Other13%

Does the 2002 Infiniti Q45 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V455000EngineNovember 17, 2003 · 630,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH LCD INFORMATION THAT VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE; SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE REMOTE TIRE PRESSURE-SENSING SYSTEM. IT TOOK TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP, A TOTAL OF FIVE DAYS, AND A LOT OF TIME WITH THE MECHANIC EITHER ONLINE OR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 1, 2004

“THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE INFINITY CSR THAT BASED ON THEIR RECORDS, THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR WELD RECALL 03V455000 WASN'T PERFORMED. PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL BREPAIRSPERFORMED AND WAS TOLD WHEN THEY PICKED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 16, 2004

“VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE SHORT DISTANCE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE. *PH THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE DEALER ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INDICATED THAT THE CAR MEETS GOVERNMENT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting

“MY CAR RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. THEN AGAIN WHEN I GOT HOME. ONE TIME IT HAD A P0340 CODE FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, AND I CHANGED IT THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 30, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 26, 2013

2002 Infiniti Q45 — common questions

Is the 2002 Infiniti Q45 reliable?

The record is thin — 29 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2002 Q45 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (6 complaints), engine (4 complaints), airbags (3 complaints).

Does the 2002 Infiniti Q45 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Infiniti Q45. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti Q45 years should you avoid?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.